Civil War: Military communications/correspondence received (Executive Department), 1860-1866 [Digitization of this series is ongoing]

Official communications received from national, state & local agencies & offices, military units or individuals concerning Rhode Island forces & personnel engaged during the Civil War. Includes correspondence, notifications or directives of the president, War Department, United States Department of State, telegrams, orders received copies of correspondence & orders issued, requests / recommendations concerning commissions, appointments & promotions, letters of resignation, statements concerning transfers & discharges, inquiries relating to sick & wounded soldiers, etc.
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Note: The materials contained in this collection relate to the State of Rhode Island and its respective departments, agencies, and subdivisions.

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Sayles, W., Col. 3 RI Cavalry, Sept. 9, 15, 16, 30, 1863

Rhode Island State Archives

Recommends promotions: George R. Davis as Captain, Troop C; Sgt. Thomas W. Sayles, Bat. H 1 RI Light Artillery for commission in command.; Edward K. Thompson as 2 Lt., Robert Fessenden & George F. Bicknell to 1 Lt.

Sayles, W., Col. 3 RI Cavalry, Oct. 9, 17, 20, 26, 28, 31, 1863

Rhode Island State Archives

Reports Lt. Avery in camp since June 19; recommends Elisha W. Cross as 1 Lt; Raymond H. Perry, Charles W. Treat, Lemuel Starkey Jr. & Timothy F. Neville as Captain, Oliver Coggeshall as 2 Lt.; requests transfer of Sgt. Stone & Sgt. Doherty to command