Jenks, Ethan A. (fl. 1828-1901) Quarterly Return of ordnance and ordnance stores, received, issued, and remaing on hand in Company "I," 7th Regiment Rhode Island Volunteers Infantry, for the quarter ending December thirty-first, 1862.
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02750.448 Author/Creator: Jenks, Ethan A. (fl. 1828-1901) Place Written: Point Isabel, Kentucky Type: Autograph document Date: 17 March 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 31.5 x 40.3 cm. Order a Copy
The document is listed as a report for the quarter ending on 31 December 1862. 02750.444 is an example of a blank form pre-written out but not filled in. The dates on the form contradict the date of signing, and so it is possible that the form was an old blank form for the same quarter (fourth quarter) and was used two years later regardless. This would account for the discrepencies between the dates on the form and the dates on the filled out portion. Alternatively, this could be a copy of an old account that was not submitted and now is being sent in for the ordnance records. The document describes an account of supplies, weaponry, and ammunition recieved by the Company on 16 December 1862 (which could be referring to 1864). Items are all on hand for Company use at the time of the report. It is noted on the docket that the report was filed to the Ordnance Office in Washington D.C. on 18 March 1864. Docketed on verso and marked as "triplicate to be retained".
Jenks served as Captain of Company "I," seventh regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers between 1862 and 1865. During the Civil War, Jenks' Regiment spent time in Rhode Island, Kentucky, and Virginia, participating in battles at Fredericksburg and Fort Sedgwick. Following the Civil War, Jenks returned to Rhode Island, becoming President of the Seventh Rhode Island Veterans Association and later serving as a deputy tax collector. Jenks was married to Sanondess Jenks (1835-1923) during and after the War. This collection contains various letters, military documents, deeds, and other items related to Jenks' life during and after the War. See location notes field for information on various locations.
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