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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Welles, Gideon Correspondence, October 5, 10, 1861

Rhode Island State Archives

Confirms receipt of documents relating to steam tug E. D. Fogg; requests additional certificate of collector of port showing no liens or incumbrances against; approves bill for vessel to be paid by Navy agent at NY

Welch, George, Dec. 14, 1863

Rhode Island State Archives

Seeks release & return home of son George Welch Jr., Tr. I, 5 RI Regt. from hospital at Hatteras, NC