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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Foster, C. W., Major, chief of Colored Bureau, Feb. 2, 5, 1864 - 1864-02-05 Foster, C. W._9

Foster, C. W., Major, chief of Colored Bureau, Feb. 2, 5, 1864 - 1864-02-05 Foster, C. W._9

Rhode Island State Archives

Telegraphs – notifies 2 Lt. vacancy in 14 RI Hvy. Artillery; inquires upon appointment of either Corp. Allen Gardiner or Corp. Herbert F. Bennett Bat. E, 1 RI Light Artillery; forwards list of officers who have passed examination of board to date; denies requests for re – examination of W. S. Bowen – 3 items [Gov, Colored Bureau Files]Wash. DC

Foster, C. W., Major, chief of Colored Bureau, Feb. 2, 5, 1864 - 1864-02-05 Foster, C. W._8

Foster, C. W., Major, chief of Colored Bureau, Feb. 2, 5, 1864 - 1864-02-05 Foster, C. W._8

Rhode Island State Archives

Telegraphs – notifies 2 Lt. vacancy in 14 RI Hvy. Artillery; inquires upon appointment of either Corp. Allen Gardiner or Corp. Herbert F. Bennett Bat. E, 1 RI Light Artillery; forwards list of officers who have passed examination of board to date; denies requests for re – examination of W. S. Bowen – 3 items [Gov, Colored Bureau Files]Wash. DC

Foster, C. W., Major, chief of Colored Bureau, Feb. 2, 5, 1864 - 1864-02-05 Foster, C. W._7

Foster, C. W., Major, chief of Colored Bureau, Feb. 2, 5, 1864 - 1864-02-05 Foster, C. W._7

Rhode Island State Archives

Telegraphs – notifies 2 Lt. vacancy in 14 RI Hvy. Artillery; inquires upon appointment of either Corp. Allen Gardiner or Corp. Herbert F. Bennett Bat. E, 1 RI Light Artillery; forwards list of officers who have passed examination of board to date; denies requests for re – examination of W. S. Bowen – 3 items [Gov, Colored Bureau Files]Wash. DC

Foster, C. W., Major, chief of Colored Bureau, Feb. 2, 5, 1864 - 1864-02-05 Foster, C. W._6

Foster, C. W., Major, chief of Colored Bureau, Feb. 2, 5, 1864 - 1864-02-05 Foster, C. W._6

Rhode Island State Archives

Telegraphs – notifies 2 Lt. vacancy in 14 RI Hvy. Artillery; inquires upon appointment of either Corp. Allen Gardiner or Corp. Herbert F. Bennett Bat. E, 1 RI Light Artillery; forwards list of officers who have passed examination of board to date; denies requests for re – examination of W. S. Bowen – 3 items [Gov, Colored Bureau Files]Wash. DC

Foster, C. W., Major, chief of Colored Bureau, Feb. 2, 5, 1864 - 1864-02-05 Foster, C. W._5

Foster, C. W., Major, chief of Colored Bureau, Feb. 2, 5, 1864 - 1864-02-05 Foster, C. W._5

Rhode Island State Archives

Telegraphs – notifies 2 Lt. vacancy in 14 RI Hvy. Artillery; inquires upon appointment of either Corp. Allen Gardiner or Corp. Herbert F. Bennett Bat. E, 1 RI Light Artillery; forwards list of officers who have passed examination of board to date; denies requests for re – examination of W. S. Bowen – 3 items [Gov, Colored Bureau Files]Wash. DC

Foster, C. W., Major, chief of Colored Bureau, Feb. 2, 5, 1864 - 1864-02-05 Foster, C. W._4

Foster, C. W., Major, chief of Colored Bureau, Feb. 2, 5, 1864 - 1864-02-05 Foster, C. W._4

Rhode Island State Archives

Telegraphs – notifies 2 Lt. vacancy in 14 RI Hvy. Artillery; inquires upon appointment of either Corp. Allen Gardiner or Corp. Herbert F. Bennett Bat. E, 1 RI Light Artillery; forwards list of officers who have passed examination of board to date; denies requests for re – examination of W. S. Bowen – 3 items [Gov, Colored Bureau Files]Wash. DC

Foster, C. W., Major, chief of Colored Bureau, Feb. 2, 5, 1864 - 1864-02-05 Foster, C. W._2

Foster, C. W., Major, chief of Colored Bureau, Feb. 2, 5, 1864 - 1864-02-05 Foster, C. W._2

Rhode Island State Archives

Telegraphs – notifies 2 Lt. vacancy in 14 RI Hvy. Artillery; inquires upon appointment of either Corp. Allen Gardiner or Corp. Herbert F. Bennett Bat. E, 1 RI Light Artillery; forwards list of officers who have passed examination of board to date; denies requests for re – examination of W. S. Bowen – 3 items [Gov, Colored Bureau Files]Wash. DC

Foster, C. W., Major, chief of Colored Bureau, Feb. 2, 5, 1864 - 1864-02-05 Foster, C. W._1

Foster, C. W., Major, chief of Colored Bureau, Feb. 2, 5, 1864 - 1864-02-05 Foster, C. W._1

Rhode Island State Archives

Telegraphs – notifies 2 Lt. vacancy in 14 RI Hvy. Artillery; inquires upon appointment of either Corp. Allen Gardiner or Corp. Herbert F. Bennett Bat. E, 1 RI Light Artillery; forwards list of officers who have passed examination of board to date; denies requests for re – examination of W. S. Bowen – 3 items [Gov, Colored Bureau Files]Wash. DC

Foster, C. W., Major, chief of Colored Bureau, Feb. 2, 5, 1864 - 1864-02-02 Foster, C. W._2

Foster, C. W., Major, chief of Colored Bureau, Feb. 2, 5, 1864 - 1864-02-02 Foster, C. W._2

Rhode Island State Archives

Telegraphs – notifies 2 Lt. vacancy in 14 RI Hvy. Artillery; inquires upon appointment of either Corp. Allen Gardiner or Corp. Herbert F. Bennett Bat. E, 1 RI Light Artillery; forwards list of officers who have passed examination of board to date; denies requests for re – examination of W. S. Bowen – 3 items [Gov, Colored Bureau Files]Wash. DC

Foster, C. W., Major, chief of Colored Bureau, Feb. 2, 5, 1864 - 1864-02-02 Foster, C. W._1

Foster, C. W., Major, chief of Colored Bureau, Feb. 2, 5, 1864 - 1864-02-02 Foster, C. W._1

Rhode Island State Archives

Telegraphs – notifies 2 Lt. vacancy in 14 RI Hvy. Artillery; inquires upon appointment of either Corp. Allen Gardiner or Corp. Herbert F. Bennett Bat. E, 1 RI Light Artillery; forwards list of officers who have passed examination of board to date; denies requests for re – examination of W. S. Bowen – 3 items [Gov, Colored Bureau Files]Wash. DC