Governor correspondence received

From the Series: 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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Sayles, W., July 2, 3, 1863

Rhode Island State Archives

Communicates upon enlistment of six – month men, bounties; recommends Livingston Scott as Lt. with 3 RI Cavalry

Recommends promotions: George R. Davis as Captain, Troop C; Sgt. Thomas W. Sayles, Bat. H 1 RI Light Artillery for commission in command.; Edward K. Thompson as 2 Lt., Robert Fessenden & George F. Bicknell to 1 Lt.