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.

Items in this collection

Gardner, Johnson, Dr., Feb. 15, 1862

Rhode Island State Archives

Requests medical pass for Oliver S. Mattison of Coventry, previously wounded at Bull Run & in need of occasional surgical attention Prov.

Gardner, John A, A.D.C., June 28, 1861

Rhode Island State Archives

Communicates upon project of H. Borden to organize force of sharp shooters to be attached to RI Regt.; requests notification of appointments of Elisha Dyer, R. H. Ives & William W. Hoppin, committee for