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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Thomas, L. – US Adj. General, April 21, 1861

Rhode Island State Archives

SO#112 relieving 1 Lt. Robert Williams, First Dragoons from operation of order requiring him to proceed to Prov. for mustering of militia; details 2 Lt. H. S. Putnam for duty