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1st of December, as far as reports are received, which will be forwarded to you in the hope of receiving a similar one in return from Mr. Ould.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
W. HOFFMAN,
Co and Commissary-General of Prisoners.
OFFICE... |
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OFFICE COMMISSARY-GENERAL OF PRISONERS,
Washington, D. C., November 9, 1863.
Brigadier General G. MARTON,
Commanding Depot Prisoners of War, Point Lookout, Md.:
GENERAL: Your letter of the 6th instant, reporting the existence of scu... |
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The following extracts from two of your letters will probably serve to convince you that it is highly probable that while laboring under the excitement hinted at above you may have made the statement attributed to you. From your let... |
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The denials of facts which abut in your last letter, through they may have some weight in the South, will not avail to convince the people of the North that you are not utterly reckless of integrity and fairness, and full of finesse... |
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half of the pork sent by the United States Government for distribution among the Union prisoners at Richmond had been taken by the Confederate Government to be forwarded to "General Lee s army" for provisioning his troops, and that ... |
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WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, November 28, 1863.
His Excellency DAVIS TOD,
Governor of Ohio, Columbus, Ohio:
Please ascertain whether Morgan has been permitted to see or correspond with any person; and if so, by whose authority.
... |
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money, which they hold without any special orders and seek instructions as to its disposition. At several of these camps I found large numbers of Union soldiers under sentence of courts-martial. Although not within the preview of this report, I... |
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Affidavit of Milo H. Scott follows:
STATE OF OHIO, Franklin County, ss:
Milo H. Scott, of the city of Columbus, Franklin County, State of Ohio, being duly sworn, deposes and says as follows: I am one of the guards employed within t... |
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provisions of the cartel herein proposed not to be included in an exchange under a general cartel which may be adopted by the two Governments until formal notice has been given to the order party by the party wishing to include them in such gen... |
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CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA, WAR DEPARTMENT, Richmond, December 19, 1863.
Brigadier General S. A. MEREDITH, Agent of Exchange:
SIR: I have before me a letter from Captain J. G. McKee, Third Georgia, dated Johnson's Island, December... |
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from pulmonary diseases and the convalescent ward. Sixth, for the prevention of scurvy in the prison (there are already premonitary signs of it) a large supply of vegetables should be furnished, both in the hospital and prison at large; two ra... |
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W. Va., and has since been kept inclose confinement on charges of robbing the mail, treason, and murder. It is stated that a portion of the time he was kept in irons. At the time of this capture he was a captain in our service and held such a c... |
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named articles, to with, tobacco, pipes, paper, and postage stamps. Since then there seems to be no orders on file from you touching the sale of other articles by the sutler to prisoners. There seems to be a necessity that the pris... |
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myself. I am told by reliable authority that Major White has already purchased large quantities of cattle in Florida, and he has his agents throughout the State. Please given this matter your earliest attention.
Respectfully, your ... |
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the 17th instant, forwarding same. * I am sorry to say the courier, Private J. L. Watkins, Eighteenth Virginia, deserted to the enemy. He did not, however, take any valuable information.
I send by Captain Bright, my aide-de-camp, the money to L... |
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[Inclosure Numbers 10.]
Statement of J. G. Nance, M. D., Company I, Tenth Kentucky Cavalry (prisoner of war), in the case of the shooting of Henry Hupman, prisoner of war.
I belong to Company I, Tenth Kentucky Cavalry. Said Hupman w... |
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[Second indorsement.]
APRIL 21, 1864.
The Commissioner of Exchange, Mr. OULD:
What do you advise on this proposition?*
J. A. S.,
Secretary.
MEDICAL DIRECTOR'S OFFICE,
Richmond, Va., March 23, 1864.
General JOHN H. WINDER,
Commanding Department ... |
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furnished them by their Government. Under these circumstances, though they have been furnished with fuel, there has been great suffering from cold during the unusually cold weather of January and February, to which the brutal conduct of the pri... |
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HDQRS. OFFICE ASST. AGENT OF EXCHANGE,
FLAG-OF-TRUCE STEAMER COUNTESS,
Mouth of Red River, January 12, 1865.
Colonel CHARLES C. DWIGHT,
Comr. of Exchange, Mil. Div. of West Miss., New Orleans, La.:
COLONEL: I have the honor to infor... |
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fund is too limited to meet such expenditures they may be made from the "prison fund."
7. Accounts against the "prison fund" must be paid, as far as possible, in the month in which they become due.
8. Soldiers employed as clerks, or... |
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Vaughn, in the service of the enemy, touching certain exchanges, and I inclose with it the articles of agreement, to which I call your attention and request you to give such orders and take such measures as will enable General Carte... |
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In conclusion, I am happy to state that every facility was rendered me in the performance of my duty by Colonel Ould and Major Turner.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
BENJ. T. HUTCHINS,
Lieutenant-Colonel Fi... |
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HEADQUARTERS MILITARY COMMANDANT,
Louisville, Ky., January 21, 1865.
Captain STEPHEN E. JONES, Additional Aide - de - Camp.
SIR: I have the honor to submit the following inspection report of the condition of the prisoners of war at... |
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[First indorsement.]
COLUMBIA, S. C., January 28, 1865.
Respectfully referred to Adjutant and Inspector General and attention asked to report on Subsistence Department.
The ration to prisoners is very small and insufficient. Great inconvenience... |
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CITY POINT, VA., February 16, 1865.
General R. E. LEE, Commanding C. S. Army:
Inclosed I send you communication from W. N. R. Beall, relating to James Monnehause, with indorsements thereon, and an extract from the Richmond Examiner, dated Decem... |
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think the faithful manner in which we observed our paroles both in France and England will be a sufficient guarantee for us here.
Very respectfully,
MILES J. FREEMAN,
Chief Engineer of the C. S. Steamship Alabama, C. S. Navy.
BENJ. P... |
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CITY POINT, VA., March 3, 1865.
Lieutenant-Colonel MULFORD:
(Care General Ord.)
Word has been sent to me that there are in Richmond thirty-four boxes blankets, ten boxes blouses, eighteen boxes shoes, four boxes socks, two boxes shirts, and two... |
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After ascertaining all the facts bearing on this subject your committee believe that what was done under the circumstances will meet a verdict of approval from all whose prejudices do not blind them to the truth. The state of things was unprece... |
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General Neal Dew, and also by the editor of the New York Times, who in his issue of January 6, 1865, describes the material for recruiting the Federal armies as -
wretched vagabonds, of depraved morals, decrept in body, without cou... |
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little boat lying opposite, and concealing myself, waited the arrival of some citizen, believing that some one would soon come, now that all the boats except this one had been destroyed. A man soon came along, the boat came over for him; I disc... |
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had fallen victims to this unheard - of barbarity. You may imagine - I cannot describe - the horror and dread which spread among the prisoners at witnessing these scenes. These men were not tried before a military commission or court-martial. T... |
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[Inclosure Numbers 4.]
List of prisoners sent from this post on exchange.
Date. Prisoners of Prisoners of Citizens. Froe
war (well). war (sick). negroes.
Feb. 19 370
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20 400 357
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--... |
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from visiting or holding communication with Davis or Clay verbally or in writing and establish such rules and orders as will secure the prisoners. Place sufficient force at Fortress Monroe to secure against surprise, attack, or any effort at re... |
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said rebelion, and the estimated value of whose taxable property is over $20,000; fourteenth, all persons who have taken the oath of amnesty as prescribed in the President's proclamation of December 8, A. D. 1863, or an oath of allegiance to th... |
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OFFICE COMMISSARY-GENERAL OF PRISONERS,
Washington, D. C., May 29, 1865.
Colonel C. W. HILL,
Commanding Johnson's Island, Sandusky, Ohio:
COLONEL: Your letter of the 21st instant in reference to forwarding to Louisville, Ky., for pub... |
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Report of sick and wounded Federal prisoners at Camp Sumter Andersonville, Ga., from 1st of March to 31st of August, 1864-Continued.
| MARCH | APRIL |
DISEASE CASES DEATHS CASES DEATHS
FEBRIS
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5
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CONGESTIVA
FEBRIS... |
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of parties interested. I shall be able to forward a report on this matter during the present week.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JNO E. MULFORD,
Brevet Brigadier-General, U. S. Agent for Exchange.
[Inclosure Numbers 1... |
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[Indorsement.]
Respectfully referred to Brigadier-General Mason, commanding post of Nashville, who is authorized to furnish copies of this statement of General Wheeler, together with the letter of this date reprimanding Colonel Black... |
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Alexander, assistant provost- marshal and ocmmandant of the prison, in which office he continued for two years, during which it was moved to another building, where he gave it the appropriate name of Castle Thunder, was an officer w... |
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regiment, went out of the stockade in carge of a guard to carry a dead body, and that after laying it in the dead- house they were on their way back to the stockade,when Wirz rode up to them and asked by what authority they were out there; that... |
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under extraordinary influences brought to bear by the friends of interested parties; and in repeated instances the rebel agent took care to indorse upon special applications the express declaration that he neither made nor countenanc... |
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from the influence of their superiors as to venture to come forward and declare the truth. But up to a recent period it has been a matter of no little difficulty to induce these parties to voluntarily offer their testimony in these ... |
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should require while North. When we reached here we found that come of the parties had left the points indicated for them to remain at and could not be found. Several others we learned had been arrested and imprisoned; and the situa... |
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relation to certain packages of tobacco placed in your charge by General Mulford on account of rebel prisoners, and as no report has yet been received from you I am directed to inquire whether said letter was received, and if so, wh... |
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CHARGE II: Murder, in violation of the laws of war.
Specification 1.- In this, that John H. Gee, while being, or claiming to be, a major in the rebel military service, and as such being in command and charge of the prison established and used b... |
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Monroe, in relation to permitting persons to visit Jefferson Davis; also, what was your own custom in the matter prior to turning over the command.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. D. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adjuta... |
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Number and description of arms distributed since the 1st of January, 1860, &c.-Continued.
State Rifle Rifle Percu Percu Cadet Cadet Muske Muske
s of muske muske ssion ssion muske muske toons toons
Terri ts, ts, muske muske ts, ts,... |
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Tabular list of the forts belonging to the United States, etc.- Continued.
Designation of the Number of garrison Number of actual
work and State in in war. garrison.
which located.
Fort Lafayette, 370 1
Narrowa, New River,
Pa..
Fort Miffin, 200 1
D... |
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them. The proposition strikes me most favorably, and if you approve it also, nothing would remain necessary for it to be immediately initiated except the authority to garrison the forts in this harbor with militia, and the agreement to muster the regiment (w... |
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The bearer, Mr. Dall, is every way reliable, and has unusual energy. It is enough to say he is a brother of Captain Dall, with whom you visited Oregon.
If the wires are yet down, a fast steam-tug could make three or four trips during the twenty-four hours be... |
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manufactory in Hartford, and a, stopped here by sickness. We can produce of required 100,000 military arms this year, which amount may be afterward increased to an indefinite number. Please bring this subject before the President and Secretary of War, and ... |
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EXECUTIVE CHAMBER,
Harrisburg, Pa., April 30, 1861.
Honorable SIMON CAMERON,
Secretary of War, Washington:
SIR: I received this evening the following telegram from General R. Patterson in reply to one directing him to accept a certain regiment:
PHILADELPHIA.... |
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I referred your letter to the Chief of Ordnance, who report that the following arms have been issued to your State: 3,000 percussion muskets, new; 1,000 rifled muskets (Maynard primer); 4,500 accouterments; 20 rounds of ammunition for each musket; and that... |
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the Board of Officers formed under an act of the Legislature of the State of New York, passed April 16, 1861, whereupon the following formal action was taken by them:
Resolved. That the report of the attorney-general be received and entered upon the minute... |
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WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, June 8, 1861.
Governor ISRAEL WASHBURN,
Augusta, Me.:
DEAR SIR: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 5th instant, and again thank you for the promptness of your action and the excellent manner in whi... |
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[JULY 31, 1861. - For act of Congress making appropriation to supply with arms loyal citizens of States in rebellion, see Statutes at Large, Vol. 12, p. 283.]
[JULY 31, 1861. - For act of Congress making apparition for the purchase of arms for the voluntee... |
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squadrons each, and each squadron shall consist of two companies, each company to be composed of one captain, one first and one second lieutenant, one first sergeant, one quartermaster- sergeant, four sergeants, eight corporals, two musicians, two farriers, ... |
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WASHINGTON, August 2, 1861-10.55 a.m.
Governor DENNISON,
Columbus, Ohio:
You are authorized to raise five additional regiments to be sent to General Fremont as you desire. When the men are mustered, orders will be given by Adjutant-General.
By order of the... |
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case, but desire that your Department should be more fully informed of our condition. We have two regiments organized, so far as the companies to form them are concerned. One of these is now coming into camp, many of the men sacrificing their harvests in the... |
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EXECUTIVE CHAMBER,
Annapolis, Md., September 3, 1861.
Honorable SIMON CAMERON,
Secretary of War, and all concerned:
I with pleasure and with entire confidence introduce to your favorable acquaintance Colonel Arthur G. Willis, and beg, as an indispensable f... |
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ALBANY, October 2, 1861.
Honorable SIMON CAMERON,
Secretary of War:
From letters received to-day it would appear that certain regiments of the State of New York expect to obtain their commissions direct from the United States. I sincerely trust this will not... |
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WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, October 10, 1861.
Lieutenant TREADWELL,
Bridesburg Arsenal, near Philadelphia:
John Pouder has 10,000 guns that arrived by the Bavaria at New York yesterday. They are to be delivered to you for inspection on account of his co... |
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[First indorsement.]
NOVEMBER 4, 1861.
Respectfully submitted to the Secretary of War, with the suggestion that it be laid before the Engineer and Ordnance Bureaus, respectively, for examination and report.
A. LINCOLN.
[Second indorsement.]
WAR DEPARTMENT,... |
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circumstances tending to give a more perfect understanding of the state of the Department of New England.
Upon receiving the authority of the Commander-in-Chief to raise six regiments, of the date of September 12, I repaired to New England to enter upon my d... |
f6163d42b0e46060d683d756b6690266 | https://ehistory.osu.edu/books/official-records/122/0660 | War of the Rebellion: Serial 122 Page 0660 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. | War of the Rebellion: Serial 122 Page 0660 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.
fill the vacancy in Averell's regiment last week, and regret I cannot comply with your request as to Pollard now.
A. G. CURTIN.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, November 19, 1861.
Governor CURTIN, Harrisburg:
I have learned this evening that McCarter's reg... |
a938ff83312f77a4fef27923da13c8fe | https://ehistory.osu.edu/books/official-records/122/0661 | War of the Rebellion: Serial 122 Page 0661 UNION AUTHORITIES. | War of the Rebellion: Serial 122 Page 0661 UNION AUTHORITIES.
Third Regiment of Infantry, commanded by Colonel Nathaniel W. Brown, consisting of 820 men, stationed at Port Royal, S. C. Fourth Regiment of Infantry, commanded by Colonel Isaac P. Rodman, consisting of 900 men, stationed at Camp Casey, Washington. First Re... |
4f1057b685ea3aa5cee3870c1fa65e9b | https://ehistory.osu.edu/books/official-records/122/0673 | War of the Rebellion: Serial 122 Page 0673 UNION AUTHORITIES. | War of the Rebellion: Serial 122 Page 0673 UNION AUTHORITIES.
headquarters is in violation of the spirit of the general regulations of the Army and will be rescinded. These officers are on a duty corresponding in every particular with that recognized as the general recruiting service, and which specially is under the d... |
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The Long Bridge was found upon examination to be entirely inadequate for military necessities; the piles were cut off at once at low-water mark and built up again. Additional rows of piling were driven under the bridge, upon which stringers were placed to su... |
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place before the order to suspend further shipment here was received. The remainder of the 2,000 were delivered at Harrisburg.
I have been thus particular in relation to this contract, inasmuch as the opening of railroad communication after it was made, by m... |
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ADJUTANT-GENERAL'S OFFICE,
Washington, November 27, 1861.
Captain RICHARD I. DODGE,
Harrisburg, Pa.:
CAPTAIN: In reply to your letter of 15th instant, I am directed to say that the muster-in of eight men who are of about three- fourths Indian blood is approv... |
5dc4f4fc750707d40fce7d82996dca86 | https://ehistory.osu.edu/books/official-records/122/0698 | War of the Rebellion: Serial 122 Page 0698 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. | War of the Rebellion: Serial 122 Page 0698 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
Albany, November 30, 1861.
Honorable SIMON CAMERON,
Secretary of War:
SIR: I have the honor to acknowledge your telegraphic dispatch of the 25th instant, requesting the withdrawal of all State agents from the purchase of arms for reas... |
a1c7c796554d559c17ce2e5dd19c1613 | https://ehistory.osu.edu/books/official-records/122/0707 | War of the Rebellion: Serial 122 Page 0707 UNION AUTHORITIES. | War of the Rebellion: Serial 122 Page 0707 UNION AUTHORITIES.
priation granted for that purpose at the last session of Congress a telegraphic bureau was established, and has been found of the greatest service in our military operations. Eight hundred and fifty-seven miles of telegraphic line have been already built and... |
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The disloyal citizens of the United States who have offered the ruin of our country in return for the aid and comfort which they have involved abroad have received less patronage and encouragement than they probably expected. If it were just to suppose, as... |
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bays or inlets 1,200 to 1,500 men, making the total number of vessels purchased twenty-six. I have chartered five large steamers, all under eight feet draft, and vie sailing vessels of heavier draft, for carrying troops on their upper decks and supplies in... |
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down the shore of Staten Island than Fort Richmond. The utmost, however, that can be added next year by it to the fire on the channel will be its lower tier, mounting thirty-three guns. As the foundations are not yet laid, this addition will hardly be possib... |
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this State. Those regiments which have not yet a minimum number of men are authorized to fill up, which is being effected very slowly. Should our army advance to Southern or Southwestern Kentucky they will recruit very rapidly. There are no other than three-... |
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of these men ought not to be lost to the country, and however much they may be charged with responsibility for the insubordinate means by which they were collected, yet I trust that they may be disposed of in such a manner as to enable them to be properly of... |
06267e2a7c33e4a10f3fad70ca3f98ef | https://ehistory.osu.edu/books/official-records/122/0868 | War of the Rebellion: Serial 122 Page 0868 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. | War of the Rebellion: Serial 122 Page 0868 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.
to 661,000, the latter being the strength of the Army actually in service as estimated by the Secretary of War in his annual report, the appropriation needed for the service of the year ending June 30, 1863, if the war should unfortunately last so long, wo... |
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three competent naval officers for the service of the War Department in the inspection of transport vessels, and for such other services as may be designated by the Secretary of War.
Approved February 12, 1862.
GENERAL ORDERS,
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY,
ADJUT... |
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[Inclosure.]
Tri-monthly report of Kansas Volunteers for the 24th day of March, 1862.
Present and absent.
Station Regi Com Enli Aggre Colonels Conditions,
ment mis sted gate &c.
s sio ment
ned
off
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Fort Scott 1st 35 710 745 Georg... |
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Matheson's (E.) Inf., 32 N. Y.
Mathews" (S.) Inf., 51st Ohio.
Merill's (L.) Cav., 2sd Mo.
MIller's (A. G.) Cav., 1st Md.
Milliken's (M.) Cav., 1st Ohio.
Milroy's (R. H.) Inf., 9th Ind.
Mitchell's (J. A.) Art., 16th Ohio Batty.
Mitchell's (R. B.) Ca... |
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revised and reprinted. Engineers and superintendents can present any suggestions in regard to the organization or for promoting efficiency of the service that they may deem expedient.
D. C. McCALLUM,
Colonel and Military and Chief and Supt. U. S. Construct... |
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right of free departure and transportation from this port to Vera Cruz of a large number of alleged French subjects, and asks that passage may be given to all who apply, and that unrestrained trade be permitted between this port and Vera Cruz, claiming New O... |
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All persons refusing or neglecting to comply with this order will be called on to furnish supplies of provisions and forage for the use of the U. S. Army. Their property will be used to quarter troops, for Government store-rooms, &c.
While loyal men ar... |
ed4df89941d8b0b7aa35b9b344d49455 | https://ehistory.osu.edu/books/official-records/124/0162 | War of the Rebellion: Serial 124 Page 0162 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. | War of the Rebellion: Serial 124 Page 0162 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.
An armistice may be concluded for a definite time; or for an indefinite time, during which either belligerent may resume hostilities on giving the notice agreed upon to the other.
138. The motives which induce the one or the other belligerent to conclude a... |
6aa02c45f50fad67934e4bbc093b2700 | https://ehistory.osu.edu/books/official-records/124/0163 | War of the Rebellion: Serial 124 Page 0163 UNION AUTHORITIES. | War of the Rebellion: Serial 124 Page 0163 UNION AUTHORITIES.
government an outlaw, who may be slain without trial by any captor, any more than the modern law of peace allows such international outlawry; on the contrary, it abhors such outrage. The sternest retaliation should follow the murder committed in consequence ... |
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the rebellion without positively aiding it, and those who, without taking up arms, give positive aid and comfort to the rebellious enemy without being bodily forced thereto.
156. Common justice and plain expediency require that the miliary commander protec... |
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After chaplains are appointed, under section 9 of the act of July 22, 1861 (G. O., 49, A. G. O., 1861, p. 4), they must be mustered into service by an officer of the Regular Army and thereafter borne on the field and staff roll of the reigment.
Mustering o... |
2fbcc40bd432ba3dc6df87a13571c8a3 | https://ehistory.osu.edu/books/official-records/124/0178 | War of the Rebellion: Serial 124 Page 0178 CORRESPONDENCE,ETC. | War of the Rebellion: Serial 124 Page 0178 CORRESPONDENCE,ETC.
Nay, more. I have now on file applications from very many first-clads officers, line and field, to be exchanged into the colored regiments; some asking promotion in their transfer on the ground of their experience and service in a dozen battles; and these o... |
5ed33bc29a327d6d80914684631bbb58 | https://ehistory.osu.edu/books/official-records/124/0202 | War of the Rebellion: Serial 124 Page 0202 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. | War of the Rebellion: Serial 124 Page 0202 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.
go to General Rosecrans" army. The first Arkansas Regiment, 1,000 strong, left Helena five days since for Lake Providence to act against the guerrillas. It is well equipped and in a respectable state of discipline. I shall raise several regiments in these ... |
25e5943815a434e2d86ca70ce85beade | https://ehistory.osu.edu/books/official-records/124/0207 | War of the Rebellion: Serial 124 Page 0207 UNION AUTHORITIES. | War of the Rebellion: Serial 124 Page 0207 UNION AUTHORITIES.
5. Confirmed consumption, cancer, aneurism of important arteries.
6. Inveterate and extensive disease of the skin.
7. Scrofula or constitutional syphilis which has resisted treatment and seriously impaired the general health.
8. Habitual or confirmed intempe... |
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to give place to the other balloon, and ceased all further efforts until I was informed on Sunday, that the competing had proved a failure, and then being urged by several patriotic individuals, and hoping still to render some service to the army at Centervi... |
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The experiment of Wednesday was rendered abortive by the accidental occurrence of a thunder-storm which could not be foreseen. At this season of the year thunder-storms occur generally in the after part of the day or night, and I would therefore advise that ... |
fa4a98a97552809db865ed1c9d041f2f | https://ehistory.osu.edu/books/official-records/124/0270 | War of the Rebellion: Serial 124 Page 0270 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. | War of the Rebellion: Serial 124 Page 0270 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.
On the 10th of February I transmitted the following report of observations made by one of my assistants on Monday afternoon, 3 p.m., near Edwards Ferry:
Since my last observation I have discovered an increase of encampments in and about Leesburg, Va. They ... |
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Fifth. In selecting officers the selections will necessarily have to be made from two classes, viz: First, those honorably discharged "by expiration of service" of the organization with which they served; second, those honorably discharged by resignation or ... |
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HDQRS. THIRTEENTH DISTRICT OF NEW YORK,
Kingston, July 14, 1863.
Colonel JAMES B. FRY,
Provost-Marshal-General:
SIR: I desire to submit the following facts in relation to this district:
During the progress of the enrollment the enrolling officer was obstru... |
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deliberation upon my own part, I have concluded to remove the Government property now at these headquarters, consisting of clothing and equipments, &c., to Fort Lafayette.
A sufficient force cannot be organized to protect the property. In fact the proc... |
28a38d0b9e97852dc657456f14237576 | https://ehistory.osu.edu/books/official-records/124/0540 | War of the Rebellion: Serial 124 Page 0540 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. | War of the Rebellion: Serial 124 Page 0540 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.
PROVOST-MARSHAL-GENERAL'S OFFICE, Washington, July 18, 1863.
Colonel ROBERT NUGENT,
Acting Assistant Provost-Marshal-General for Southern Division of New York, New York City:
Telegram received. Orders will be sent you when to resume the draft.
JAMES B. FRY... |
67f1a300529e5f259b461a959be662ef | https://ehistory.osu.edu/books/official-records/124/0547 | War of the Rebellion: Serial 124 Page 0547 UNION AUTHORITIES. | War of the Rebellion: Serial 124 Page 0547 UNION AUTHORITIES.
but in one district at a time in the city unless you think it will be safe to attempt more. I solicit your views on this point. in Troy the draft was commenced and suspended in consequence of the mob.
In Albany and Buffalo the threatening of the mob renders ... |
3f19286fae563703ed905fe564748c38 | https://ehistory.osu.edu/books/official-records/124/0580 | War of the Rebellion: Serial 124 Page 0580 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. | War of the Rebellion: Serial 124 Page 0580 CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.
down two of the pieces of artillery for them. I have armed them for the present with muskets. What force will you require at Madison, and what militia force have you there; or can you bring them on an emergency, having five days" notice? We shall to some e... |
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