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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The materials contained in this collection relate to the State of Rhode Island and its respective departments, agencies, and subdivisions.
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Items in this collection
Rhode Island State Archives
Inquires if rendezvous available to accept recruits from Concord for 14 RI Hvy. Artillery; requests Major Sanford notified upon arrival of rations for 3 RI Cavalry at Newp. Office of Volunteer Recruiting, Prov. RI
Rhode Island State Archives
Forwards communication of Prov. Marshal Gen. James B. Fry relative to recruiting in one state to be credited to another Wash. DC
Rhode Island State Archives
Forwards communication of Prov. Marshal Gen. James B. Fry relative to recruiting in one state to be credited to another Wash. DC
Rhode Island State Archives
Forwards communication of Prov. Marshal Gen. James B. Fry relative to recruiting in one state to be credited to another Wash. DC
Rhode Island State Archives
Forwards Telegraph dispatch of Gen. Fry ordering commencement of new enrollment Prov. RI
Rhode Island State Archives
Forwards Telegraph dispatch of Gen. Fry ordering commencement of new enrollment Prov. RI
Rhode Island State Archives
Telegraph – states certificates not required on Navy list Prov. RI
Rhode Island State Archives
Telegraph – states certificates not required on Navy list Prov. RI
Rhode Island State Archives
Requests date, order discharging Lt. Mason, 1 RI Light Artillery Office of Voluntary Recruiting, Prov. RI
Rhode Island State Archives
Requests date, order discharging Lt. Mason, 1 RI Light Artillery Office of Voluntary Recruiting, Prov. RI
Rhode Island State Archives
Opinion on policy of paying state bounties to substitutes Prov. RI
Rhode Island State Archives
Opinion on policy of paying state bounties to substitutes Prov. RI
Rhode Island State Archives
Opinion on policy of paying state bounties to substitutes Prov. RI
Rhode Island State Archives
Forwards abstract of instructions from War Dept concerning recruiting for old and new organizations Prov. RI
Rhode Island State Archives
Forwards abstract of instructions from War Dept concerning recruiting for old and new organizations Prov. RI
Rhode Island State Archives
Forwards abstract of instructions from War Dept concerning recruiting for old and new organizations Prov. RI
Rhode Island State Archives
Forwards abstract of instructions from War Dept concerning recruiting for old and new organizations Prov. RI
Rhode Island State Archives
Reports excess in filling state quota; offers congratulations for freeing the state of draft; expresses gratitude for gift Prov. RI
Rhode Island State Archives
Reports excess in filling state quota; offers congratulations for freeing the state of draft; expresses gratitude for gift Prov. RI
Rhode Island State Archives
Reports excess in filling state quota; offers congratulations for freeing the state of draft; expresses gratitude for gift Prov. RI
Rhode Island State Archives
Reports excess in filling state quota; offers congratulations for freeing the state of draft; expresses gratitude for gift Prov. RI
Rhode Island State Archives
Communicates upon delayed in providing statement of quotas Prov. RI
Rhode Island State Archives
Communicates upon delayed in providing statement of quotas Prov. RI
Rhode Island State Archives
Reports naval credits Aug. 1 – 26 Prov. RI
Rhode Island State Archives
Reports naval credits Aug. 1 – 26 Prov. RI
Rhode Island State Archives
Reports naval credits Aug. 1 – 26 Prov. RI
Rhode Island State Archives
Recommends Lt. William B. Rhodes, Bat. D for promotion Prov. RI
Rhode Island State Archives
Recommends Lt. William B. Rhodes, Bat. D for promotion Prov. RI
Rhode Island State Archives
Requests price list of clothing issued to light Artillery to balance accounts
Rhode Island State Archives
Requests price list of clothing issued to light Artillery to balance accounts
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