Union Documents

1862 Surgeon's Certificate

1 1/3 pages, 7 1/2 x 9 1/2, in ink.

Washington, D.C.
Jany. 30th, 1862

Major W.H. Gordon of the 8th Regt. of Infy., U.S.A., having applied for a certificate upon which to forward an application for extension of leave of absence on account of sickness; the undersigned hereby certifies that he has this day examined carefully into the condition of this officer. He furthermore states that he has had the medical care of this officer for the past two months. This officer came under the medical care of the undersigned for great debility & general...  

Special Orders, 93rd Pennsylvania Infantry

8 x 10, manuscript in ink.

Head Quarters, Army of the Potomac
Camp near [?], Md., Nov. 5th/62

Special Orders
No. 311

1st Lieut. Jno. S. Schultz, 93d Pa. Vols. having been appointed second aide de camp in the staff of Major Genl. Couch will in the event of his accepting that appointment report without delay for duty to Maj. Genl. Couch.

By Command Major Genl. McClellan
(sd) S. Williams
Asst. Adjt. Genl.

Hd. Qrs. 6th Army Corps
April 6th, 1862
Official (sd) O.D. Greene
A.A.G. & chf. of staff

Hd....  

Orders, None But The President Can Discharge Officers Appointed By Himself

5 x 7 1/2, imprint.

War Department
Adjutant General's Office
Washington, April 15, 1862

General Orders,
No. 40

The Secretary of War has observed, with some surprise, that the commanders of one or two military departments, conceiving themselves empowered to do so, have undertaken to accept the resignations of, and otherwise discharge from the service of the United States, officers commissioned or appointed by the President, in the volunteer staff of the Army.

All such discharges are...  

1862 Order Respecting Trade Regulations

5 x 7 1/2, imprint.

War Department,
Adjutant General's Office,
Washington, August 29, 1862

General Orders,
No. 119

The following orders are published for the information and government of all concerned:

ORDER RESPECTING TRADE REGULATIONS

War Department,
Washington City, D.C., August 28, 1862

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By Order Of The Secretary Of War:

Signed in print by E.D. Townsend
Assistant...  

Autograph, Brevet Brigadier General Charles H. Hoyt

1862 Document Signed

(1825-97) Born in Norwalk, Connecticut, he attended Columbia University, and Princeton University, studied law, and became a lawyer. He enlisted on May 27, 1861, at New York City, as a 1st lieutenant, and was commissioned into the 37th New York Infantry. On June 8, 1862, he was commissioned into the U.S. Quartermaster's Department with rank of captain. He was promoted to colonel, August 2, 1864, and brevet brigadier general, March 13, 1865. After the war he remained in the U.S. Regular Army retiring in...  

1862 Requisition For Horses, Falmouth, Va.

Signed by officer of 42nd New York Infantry

8 x 10, imprinted form, filled out in ink.

This is a forage requisition for 2 horses that were in the service of Capt. J.M. Garland, near Falmouth, Va. Gives an itemized account of the oats and hay required for his horses during the period, November 15th, 1862, to November 30th, 1862. The requisition has been signed twice, J.M. Garland, Capt. Comdg, A.C., 2nd Corps. Received at Camp near Falmouth, Va., by Lieut. Jno. L. Schultz, A.D.C. & A. Chf. Quartermaster, United States Army. Light age...  

1863 Transportation Receipt, 36th New York Infantry

5 x 8 imprinted form, filled out in ink.

United States Mustering Office,
79 White Street,
New York, March 4, 1863

Sir,

I have this day furnished transportation to Priv. William McKnight en route for Washington (Comp. K) 36th Regiment N.Y. Infty. Volunteers, on Furlough, amounting to 5 50/100 Dollars.

R. Burnett Smith
Lt. 11 Inf.
Mustering Officer

Light age toning and wear. Very fine.

William McKnight, was 22 years old when he enlisted on May 13, 1861, at New York City, as a private, and was mustered...  

Camp Kettles Issued to 16th Kentucky Infantry

8 x 12, imprinted form, filled out in ink.

This is an invoice for ten camp kettles that were issued by Captain Charles H. Gaubert, Assistant Quartermaster, U.S. Army, to the 16th Kentucky Infantry, at Lebanon, Ky., March 29th, 1864. Signed, C.H. Gaubert, Capt. & A.Q.M. Very fine.

Captain Charles H. Gaubert, served during the Civil War as a quartermaster, from March 24, 1862 to July 8, 1865.  

Special Requisition, 1st N.H. Light Artillery

Signed by Chief of Artillery, 3rd Corps, Army of the Potomac, who was wounded at 1st Bull Run

8 1/2 x 14, printed form, filled out in ink.

Special Requisition for Ordnance and Ordnance Stores for the use of 1st N.H. Battery Light Arty., commanded by Capt. F.M. Edgell. Brandy Sta.[tion], Va. Number of men in the Company or Regiment: 8 Sergeants, 2 Musicians, 128 Corporals and Privates. To replace articles lost and worn out. Itemized list includes pole yokes, harness, halter straps, lanyards, sponges, etc. Signed by F.M. Edgell, Capt....  

1863 Provost Marshal Communication

7 1/2 x 7 3/4, manuscript in ink.

Sidney, O.[hio], Dec. 23, 1863

Mr. John H. Weller

Sir,

Capt. A.C. Devil, Provost Marshal of this district wishes me to make an arrangement with The D & M R.R. so that he can make out monthly transportation instead of doing it every time I may pass over the roads with recruits or deserters. The arrangement has been made at Troy by Mr. Jesse Shilling, the Dep. Provst. Mar. of Miami County. I could either use a pass book to have the number of passages entered or Mr. Fish could give me checks or...  

1862 Receipt, 2nd Indiana Cavalry

7 7/8 x 5 3/4, manuscript in ink.

Camp near Pelham, Tenn., Aug. 27th, 1862. Received of Capt. J.M. Ellington, Company K, 41st Regiment, 2nd Cavalry, Ind.[iana] Vol., all the Government property now in his care consisting of (34) Thirty Four Horses, (37) Revolvers Colt Patent, (35) Thirty Five Sabres, (14) Fourteen Carbines Burnside Patent, (25) Twenty Five Saddles, and also Company Books & Papers.

Thomas Barr, 1st Lieut.
Comdg. Company

I assume all liabilities or indebtedness of J.M. Ellington that has accrued with the Qr. Masters...  

Communication From General Banks to Colonel Holabird

8 x 12 1/2, manuscript in ink.

Head Quarters
Depart. of the Gulf
New Orleans, La.
Dec. 24, 1862

Col. S.B. Holabird
Chief Qr. Mr.

Colonel:

The following is for your guidance
(Extract)

Capt. T.K. Fuller, 75th N.Y. Vols. will continue on duty until further orders, under your directions, Lt. Carpenter will also be retained in the Office of the Commission.

Capt. Fuller is relieved from the duties of Provost Marshall of the Reserve Brigade.

Your Obt. Servant
(Signed) N.P. Banks
Major Genl....