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.
Note:
The materials contained in this collection relate to the State of Rhode Island and its respective departments, agencies, and subdivisions.
This collection has the following subsets:
Items in this collection
Rhode Island State Archives
Complains of interference by Provost Marshal Hamlin in case of Mr. Downing, inquires upon his authority to arrest him or agents . Providence, RI
Rhode Island State Archives
Complains of interference by Provost Marshal Hamlin in case of Mr. Downing, inquires upon his authority to arrest him or agents . Providence, RI
Rhode Island State Archives
Requests appointment of William R. Stevens as recruiting agent at Fortress Monroe, VA . Providence, RI
Rhode Island State Archives
Requests appointment of William R. Stevens as recruiting agent at Fortress Monroe, VA . Providence, RI
Rhode Island State Archives
Communicates upon treasury certificates presented by Wash. bank; requests letter from 2 Auditor . Boston, MA
Rhode Island State Archives
Notifies no authority to pay officers absent from duty or beyond time of leave . Pay Office, Boston, MA
Rhode Island State Archives
Notifies no authority to pay officers absent from duty or beyond time of leave . Pay Office, Boston, MA
Rhode Island State Archives
Notifies no authority to pay officers absent from duty or beyond time of leave . Pay Office, Boston, MA
Rhode Island State Archives
Explains case for paying Lt. Col. Job Arnold two checks . Pay Office, Boston, MA
Rhode Island State Archives
Explains case for paying Lt. Col. Job Arnold two checks . Pay Office, Boston, MA
Rhode Island State Archives
Explains case for paying Lt. Col. Job Arnold two checks . Pay Office, Boston, MA
Rhode Island State Archives
Explains case for paying Lt. Col. Job Arnold two checks . Pay Office, Boston, MA
Rhode Island State Archives
Requests assistance concerning pay due him from Sept. 1862 . Wash. DC
Rhode Island State Archives
Requests assistance concerning pay due him from Sept. 1862 . Wash. DC
Rhode Island State Archives
Requests balance of payment due Mr. Goodell . Providence, RI
Rhode Island State Archives
Requests balance of payment due Mr. Goodell . Providence, RI
Rhode Island State Archives
Requests commission, order to report to RI . Camp Parapet, LA
Rhode Island State Archives
Requests commission, order to report to RI . Camp Parapet, LA
Rhode Island State Archives
Requests commission, order to report to RI . Camp Parapet, LA
Rhode Island State Archives
Inquire upon husband Charles H. Ellis, Bat. B, 14 RI Regt. . Worcester, MA
Rhode Island State Archives
Inquire upon husband Charles H. Ellis, Bat. B, 14 RI Regt. . Worcester, MA
Rhode Island State Archives
Inquire upon husband Charles H. Ellis, Bat. B, 14 RI Regt. . Worcester, MA
Rhode Island State Archives
Communicates upon resignation, request for new appointment . Providence, RI
Rhode Island State Archives
Communicates upon resignation, request for new appointment . Providence, RI
Rhode Island State Archives
Communicates upon resignation, request for new appointment . Providence, RI
Rhode Island State Archives
Seeks aid in transfer, promotion of nephew C. C. Eldridge, 2 Lt. 4 RI Vols. . E. Green., RI
Rhode Island State Archives
Seeks aid in transfer, promotion of nephew C. C. Eldridge, 2 Lt. 4 RI Vols. . E. Green., RI
Rhode Island State Archives
Communicates on appearance of son Sgt. Eldridge before examining board at Wash. DC; requests permission for reexamination of . Brooklyn, NY
Rhode Island State Archives
Communicates on appearance of son Sgt. Eldridge before examining board at Wash. DC; requests permission for reexamination of . Brooklyn, NY
Rhode Island State Archives
Communicates on appearance of son Sgt. Eldridge before examining board at Wash. DC; requests permission for reexamination of . Brooklyn, NY
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