Documents from Union generals born in mid-Atlantic states [Decimalized .01-.26]

to William D. Whipple

Worries that the enemy may be gathering a force near his right flank.

GLC02462.01

to Reuben E. Fenton

Recommending Hampden Waldron, a First Lieutenant on his staff, for promotion, with an autograph endorsement signed by Edwin D. Morgan, also supporting a promotion for Waldron.

GLC02462.02

to Andrew G. Curtin

Informs Curtin that his search for Lieutenant Scudder has failed, and that Scudder is probably a prisoner.

GLC02462.03

to Robert S. Foster

Forwarding to Foster a copy of a letter he has sent to the Navy Department, so that Foster can peruse it. Written on board the U.S.S. Philadelphia.

GLC02462.04

to Henry W. Halleck

Wishes to command a proposed military expedition to Texas. Signed twice by Franklin.

GLC02462.05

to Edwin D. Morgan

Recommending that Captain Robert Avery be promoted to Colonel of the One hundred and second New York Volunteers.

GLC02462.06

to Frank A. Haskell

Orders Haskell and his troops to rendezvous with Gibbon and his men inside Washington. Dated to 9:30 PM. Signed as Brigadier General. Also mentions Sixth Wisconsin and General Hooker. Day and month given, but no year. Written some time between...

GLC02462.07

to W. A. Cameron

Thanks Cameron, whose term of enlistment has expired, for his loyal service.

GLC02462.08

Two letters relating to Civil War promotions [Decimalized .01-.02]

A Civil War letter regarding promotions for officers, and a later letter which makes reference to the first.

GLC02462.09

to Seth Williams

Recommends three Colonels for promotion to Brigadier General and two Brigadier Generals for promotion to Major General. One of the officers he recommends is Colonel Nelson Appleton Miles.

GLC02462.09.01

to Charles G. Slack

Miles affirms that he is the person mentioned in a letter signed by General Winfield Scott Hancock that Slack inquired about (GLC02462.09.01).

GLC02462.09.02

to John W. Werell

Explaining why the muster rolls for his regiment have yet to reach Washington, and says he will now keep the rolls on him until Werell can reach him.

GLC02462.10

to John C. Kelton

Has received an order requesting reports from all commanders under General Pope in the Army of Virginia, and states he will send his report soon.

GLC02462.11

to Horatio Seymour

Recommending Charles H. Campbell for "appointment as Lieutenant" and requests that he be placed under Humphrey's own command as an Aide-de-camp.

GLC02462.12

to Charles H. Murheid

Regarding a land purchase, and complications related to the transaction.

GLC02462.13

[Certificate of service for Edwin Saunders]

Certifying that Captain Edwin Dean Saunders served on his staff.

GLC02462.14

to Marsena R. Patrick

Requests that Patrick provide passes for Mott's subordinate, John James Shaw, so that Shaw's father and friend can visit the army camp. Written at Headquarters 3rd Bridage, 2nd Division, 3rd Corps.

GLC02462.15

to unknown

Denies a request for a recommendation for promotion, stating he has not served with the recipient for long enough to recommend him. Parke had begun commanding the Department of Alexandria only one month earlier. Addressed to "General."

GLC02462.16

to Henry M. Benedict

Forwarding a communication he received from J. V. L. Pruyn that he did not understand, "in case of mistake." Written at Blair's Cross Roads.

GLC02462.17

to Leonard F. Ross

Informs Ross that he will be sending part of his forces on a "reconnoitering expedition" near Ross' forces, and requests that Ross provide additional infantry for this expedition. Written on board the Steamer "Prince Donna."

GLC02462.18