The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union And Confederate Armies. Series 4, Volume 3. Page: 74
viii, 1245 p. ; 23 cm.View a full description of this book.
Extracted Text
The following text was automatically extracted from the image on this page using optical character recognition software:
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.
In looking into the action of this Department on your communica-
tions I must admit and regret the fact, as I have already stated, that
in consequence of the great press of business imperatively demanding
immediate action the responses have not been so prompt as they
should have been and as you had the right to expect. But, while it
appears to be in fault from the failure to respond with sufficient
promptness, I do not agree that there has been any just cause of
complaint as to its action on the subject-matter of your communica-
tions; but, on the contrary, hold that its action has been in accord-
ance with the law, the policy of the Government, and the necessities
of the country.
With great respect, truly, yours,
JAMES A. SEDDON,
Secretary of War.
GENERAL ORDERS, ADJT. AND INSP. GENERAL'S OFFICE,
No. 13. Richmond, Pobruary 3, 1864.
I. In the event of the loss of company records and the consequent
inability of the commanding officers to certify therefrom the clothing
accounts of soldiers, said accounts may be stated from memory, pro-
vided such statements are supported by the affidavits of the soldiers
interested.
II. When, from the casualties of war, companies have been entirely
deprived of their officers, in the adjustment of clothing accounts the
affidavit of the soldier, together with those of two of his comrades,
will be esteemed sufficient evidence to authorize a settlement with
him if the statement shall be approved by the regimental commander.
III. Hereafter the articles of clothing issued during the year will be
stated opposite the name of each soldier, upon the muster-roll of his
company, at the annual settlement directed in General Orders, No.
100, Adjutant and Inspector General's Office, December 8, 1862.
IV. The attention of company commanders is called to the require-
ments of the above-quoted general orders. By failing to account for
clothing received by them for issue to their men they render them-
selves liable to be charged with its value, and a stoppage of their pay
to the amount.
V. From and after the 1st of February, 1864, instead of supplying
company commanders with clothing for their men, officers of the
Quartermaster's Department will issue to the soldier upon the requi-
sition of his immediate commanding officer.
VI. In making payments to soldiers upon descriptive lists, officers
of the Quartermaster's Department will be careful to indorse thereon
the amounts paid and the time for which they have been paid, return-
ing the same to them for delivery to their company commanders and
filing with their accounts a certified copy thereof.
By order:
S. COOPER,
Adjutant and Inspector General.
UNOFFICIAL.] ATLANTA, February 4, 1864.
Hon. JAMES A. SEDDON,
Secretary of War, Richmond, Va.:
MY DEAR SIR: I have recently taken the liberty of attending sev-
eral public meetings, which I have addressed on the subject of fur-
nishing men and provisions for the Army. I have done so without74
Upcoming Pages
Here’s what’s next.
Search Inside
This book can be searched. Note: Results may vary based on the legibility of text within the document.
Related Items
Other items on this site that are directly related to the current book.
The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union And Confederate Armies. Additions and Corrections to Series 4, Volume 3. (Pamphlet)
Errata sheets for the Records of the War of the Rebellion include additions and corrections to the text and the index for Series 4, Volume 3.
Relationship to this item: (Is Referenced By)
Tools / Downloads
Get a copy of this page or view the extracted text.
Citing and Sharing
Basic information for referencing this web page. We also provide extended guidance on usage rights, references, copying or embedding.
Reference the current page of this Book.
United States. War Department. The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union And Confederate Armies. Series 4, Volume 3., book, 1900; Washington D.C.. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth139262/m1/83/: accessed April 27, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.