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.
