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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Goldthwaite, M. J., Dec. 20, 1863

Rhode Island State Archives

Requests pass home for husband, George C. Goldthwaite, Co. C, 7 RI Vols., sick in hosp. at Ports. Grove, RI Whitinsville, MA

Goff, N. Jr., Dec. 16, 1863

Rhode Island State Archives

Requests consideration for commission as Lt. Col. with 14 Regiment upon successful examination Wash. DC