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[Blank Company History Form] (open access)

[Blank Company History Form]

Blank military form which would have been filled by every commander for the Chief Ordnance with return of ordnance stores for the fourth quarter.
Date: 1864
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress - December 7, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress - December 7, 1864]

Transcript of a letter from the David Fentress to "My Dear Wife" (Clara Fentress). The letter is badly faded. It appears to inform the recipient that the writer is about to take a trip of several days. The trip may have been delayed so he can "wait until all danger is past."
Date: December 7, 1864
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from from David Fentress to his wife Clara, c.1864] (open access)

[Letter from from David Fentress to his wife Clara, c.1864]

Letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara that is badly faded. Most of the letter cannot be read. It appears that in one place he says that he plans to stay at his post out of a sense of duty. It also appears that he sends his love to his wife and children.
Date: 1864
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, December 7, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, December 7, 1864]

Letter from the David Fentress to "My Dear Wife" (Clara Fentress). The letter is badly faded. It appears to inform the recipient that the writer is about to take a trip of several days. The trip may have been delayed so he can "wait until all danger is past."
Date: December 7, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Circular no. 33, June 14, 1864] (open access)

[Circular no. 33, June 14, 1864]

Circular No. 33, which is hints to officers leaving the service.
Date: June 14, 1864
Creator: U.S. War Department
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Circular from George D. Ramsay, August 6, 1864] (open access)

[Circular from George D. Ramsay, August 6, 1864]

This order is to help requisition for parts for the repair of the Springfield Rifle Muskets in use.in the requisitions details about the needed repair will save time and annoyance both to the officer and the Department.
Date: August 6, 1864
Creator: Ramsay, George D.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Circular from E. D. Townsend, August 18, 1864] (open access)

[Circular from E. D. Townsend, August 18, 1864]

Circular No. 64. In order to make transfers of enlisted men from one regiment to another, the following papers should be made out: Quadruplicate must and descriptive rolls of the men, with a copy of the order transferring them attached to each roll, one copy to be forwarded to the Adjutant General of the Army, another copy to the Adjutant General of the Sate to which the men belong, another copy to be sent with the men to the respective regiments to which they are transferred. These rolls will contain the information indicated by the blanks for muster and descriptive rolls, including date, place and by whom mustered into the service. Each copy will be examined and verified and countersigned by the Commissary or Assistant Commissary of Musters for the command, and will be, when completed, evidence of muster-in and proper transfer.
Date: August 18, 1864
Creator: Townsend, E. D.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Circular from J. S. Platner, November 12, 1864] (open access)

[Circular from J. S. Platner, November 12, 1864]

Circular No. 1. Commandants will be held strictly responsible that ? is turned into Head Quarters by 9 o'clock on the 7th,17th, and 27 of each month. Monthly returns accompanied by descriptive list of all deserters for the north will be sent on the last day of each month as early as 9 o'clock am.
Date: November 12, 1864
Creator: Platner, J. S.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from James C. Bell, August 17, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from James C. Bell, August 17, 1864]

The Paymaster General's Office has no evidence on Andrew B. Kelly.
Date: August 17, 1864
Creator: Bell, James C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway, August 17, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway, August 17, 1864]

Redway certifies that in accordance with General Order No. 22, he sent valise containing his company books and records to Martinsburg West Virginia for storage. Redway believes that it was captured by the enemy on July 3, 1864, so Redway was unable to make out his returns.
Date: August 17, 1864
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway, August 17, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway, August 17, 1864]

Redway certifies that in accordance with General Order No. 22, he sent valise containing his company books and records to Martinsburg West Virginia for storage. Redway believes that it was captured by the enemy on July 3, 1864, so Redway was unable to make out his returns.
Date: August 17, 1864
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. S. Platner, December 31, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from J. S. Platner, December 31, 1864]

Regimental Orders No. 6. Commissioned and now Commissioned Officers assigned to new duties.
Date: December 31, 1864
Creator: Platner, J. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Lewis Sherrilan, December 28, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from Lewis Sherrilan, December 28, 1864]

General Orders No. 30. Corps. and army commanders can grant leave of absence or furloughs with the following regulations. the regulations specify who and how many men can be absent at one time.There are seven regulations for leave of absence or furloughs.
Date: December 28, 1864
Creator: Sherrilan, Lewis
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. M. Rife, December 16, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from J. M. Rife, December 16, 1864]

General orders No. 14. First Capt. Claflin inspection of the cavalry was good. Officers should exert themselves to the fullest. Officers and men will be taught in all that pertains to General and in the manual of Arms and dismount movements. This Order is to be read by Commanders for three days at Roll call.
Date: December 16, 1864
Creator: Rife, J. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from R. F. Taylor, December 13, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from R. F. Taylor, December 13, 1864]

Special Order No. 107 Norman W. C? promoted and Wm. H. Sleep? reduced in rank.
Date: December 13, 1864
Creator: Taylor, R. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Major General Crooks, December 9, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from Major General Crooks, December 9, 1864]

General Order for official communications. First documents should be enclosed with synopsis on from, Intermediate Commanders should make sure it is worth the Department Commander's time. Secondly applications for furlongh and discharge will not be accompanied with Transmittal but have the application on the first fold, with necessity and nature of the application. Third letters will be forwarded through intermediate commanders unless urgent. Fourth no more papers to be presented in person by officers and enlisted men, unless absolute necessity.
Date: December 9, 1864
Creator: Crooks, Major General
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from R. F. Taylor, December 6, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from R. F. Taylor, December 6, 1864]

Special Order No. 104 upon the recommendation of Capt. Hamilton R. Redway these promotions are made.
Date: December 6, 1864
Creator: Taylor, R. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[General Order J. M. Rife, December 6, 1864] (open access)

[General Order J. M. Rife, December 6, 1864]

General Order No. 13 2nd Lieut. Alfred L. Bancroft, 1st NY Veteran Cavalry, is hereby announced as Acting Aide-de-Camp on the Staff of the Colonel commanding, and will be respected and obeyed accordingly.
Date: December 6, 1864
Creator: Rife, J. M.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Col. R. F. Taylor, November 17, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from Col. R. F. Taylor, November 17, 1864]

An account of the casualties and those to be discharged for disability, deserters is asked to be sent to the Office by 9 O'clock on the 5th, 15th, 25th of every month.
Date: November 17, 1864
Creator: Taylor, R. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from E. D. Comstock Special Order, August 30, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from E. D. Comstock Special Order, August 30, 1864]

By the recommendation of Lieut. H. K. Redway Corp. Ananias B. Cammeron is reduced to the ranks for absence and Private Patrick Houlihan to be promoted to Corporal in his stead.
Date: August 30, 1864
Creator: Comstock, E. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from E. D. Comstock Special Order, July 1, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from E. D. Comstock Special Order, July 1, 1864]

By the recommendation of Lieut. H. K. Redway Corporal Joseph Freeman is reduced to the ranks for absence and disability. Private Lovejoy is promoted to be Corporal via Freeman reduced.
Date: July 1, 1864
Creator: Comstock, E. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Interrogatories Regarding Quality and Damages to Ordnances Stores, March 28, 1864] (open access)

[Interrogatories Regarding Quality and Damages to Ordnances Stores, March 28, 1864]

Interrogatories from the Ordnance Office in regard to the quality and damages to ordnance stores. This is to judge the value or efficiency of the ordnance, arms, accoutrements, ammunition, and equipments furnished to the Army. Damages will be paid by the soldiers whose care the equipment was in, only if damages were through negligence or abuse.Commanding Officers will make reports stating damages and noting negligence or abuse and naming the officer the said damages were occasioned. Three forms were made by the War Department for such reports. Failing to return these forms will result in a request by the Adjutant General of the Army to stop the pay of all officers so delinquent.
Date: March 28, 1864
Creator: Ramsay, George D.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Ordnance Office Quarterly Report, March 31, 1864] (open access)

[Ordnance Office Quarterly Report, March 31, 1864]

Ordnance Office Quarterly Report blank form. It has questions on things such as the quality of35 horse equipment, Sabres, pistols, etc.
Date: March 31, 1864
Creator: U.S. War Department
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[List of needed supplies, September 15, 1864] (open access)

[List of needed supplies, September 15, 1864]

List of needed supplies of jackets, pants, drawers, shirts, blouses, socks, boots, blankets, ponchos, hats, caps, canteens, etc.
Date: September 15, 1864
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library