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[General orders no. 4, February 16, 1865]
General orders no. 4 specifies the following calls that would be observed by the soldiers on duty in this command. The daily call schedule is detailed and additional specifications to the schedule are noted.
[General orders no. 33, March 11, 1865]
General orders no. 33 details three resolutions made by Congress and they are: Public Resolution - No.24; Public Resolution - No. 25; and Public Resolution - No. 26.
[General orders no.39, March 15, 1865]
General orders no. 39 specifies an order concerning embalmers.
[General orders no.226, July 8, 1864]
General orders no.226 detail that the Army ration has been modified. The orders give a list of five regulations that must be observed.
[General orders no. 231, July 18, 1864]
General orders no. 231 details the following Acts and Resolutions of Congress:I.) Appropriations for fortifications; II.) Act to authorize commanders to execute sentence against guerrillas, spies, deserters, murderers, and for other purposes; III.) Act concerning pensions; IV.) Act for better organization of Quartermaster's Department; V.) Resolution to settle Captain Hebard's accounts, the accounts of the United States volunteers, and other officer's accounts; VI.)Resolution in amending act concerning pay of officers and men in Western Department; VII.) Resolution for publication of the Army register; VIII.) Resolution for relief of officers of 4th and 5th Indian regiments; IX.) Resolution in relation to leaves of absence to professors at Military Academy; X.) Resolution explaining act of June 20, 1864, to increase soldier's pay; XI.) Resolution to increase pay of hospital matrons; and XII.) resolution to explain resolution relative to pay of staff of Lieutenant General.
[General orders no. 271, October 15, 1864]
General orders no. 271 detail the corrections that would be made to General orders no. 127. The orders state that paragraph IV of general orders no. 127 would be replaced with the paragraph in this document. This document also includes additions to general orders no. 127.
[General orders no. 301, December 19, 1864]
General orders no. 301 details that every officer and soldier capable of duty is needed on the field. The document instructs that all Provost Marshals, Boards of Enrollment, surgeons, recruiting officers to send all who are fit for service to the front.
[H. K. Redway's Muster-in Roll of Recruits, Co. F. in the 1st Veteran Regiment, September 18, 1863]
"Muster-in roll" of recruits for the United States Army, signed by H. K. Redway. On the form, Redway enrolled Private Joseph Short for three years of service.
[History of command, March 31, 1865]
History of command of Company "F", 1st regiment New York veteran's cavalry. Hamilton K. Redway was the commander from January 1st, 1865 to February 16th, 1865 and March 6th to present time. 1st lieutenant J. E. Rank was in command from February 16-March 6th.
[Hospital Admittance Certificate, December 6,1864]
Hospital admittance certificate for Privt. E. A. Edwards of Company "F," 1st regiment, N. Y. Veteran's Cavalry. The certificate states that Edwards was admitted to the hospital on July 14, 1864 and should report to Harper Ferry on December 6, 1864, the day of his release. The document also includes information about Edwards' pay which was mustered for the months of July, August, September, and October, but was not yet paid to the Private.
[Hospital discharge notice, March 16, 1865]
Hospital discharge certificate for Privt. Adolphus Seymour of Company "F," 1st regiment, N. Y. Veteran's Cavalry. The certificate details that the Private has been discharged from service, at Turner's Lane Hospital, due to a disability which was certified by a surgeon.
[Hospital discharge notice, March 21, 1865]
Hospital discharge notice for Privt. William Farmer of Company "F," 1st regiment, N. Y. Veteran's Cavalry. The notice details that Farmer is fit for duty and must report to his regiment.
[Hospital discharge notice, May 3, 1865]
Hospital discharge notice for a soldier whose name is illegible. The soldier was to be discharged on May 18, 1865 from Mower's Hospital by order of the war department.
[Inspection Report, January 20, 1865]
Inspection report for the "F" Company, 1st regiment, N. Y. Veterans Cavalry which is dated January 20, 1865. The report was written at Kelley's Creek, West Virginia. This report includes the names and rank of commissioned officers in the company; the number of enlisted men who were on duty, on daily and extra duty, men presumed sick, men on detached service, men with leave, total of enlisted men, and an aggregate number of enlisted men; and also included an arms report with serviceable and unserviceable forty caliber weapons, a count of smiths, sharps,sabres, and burnsides, as well as the number of horses which were "serviceable."
[Instruction to examine the baggage of Mrs Patton dated November 30, 1864]
A letter dated November 30, 1864 instructing Lieutenant Redway to inspect the baggage of Mrs Patten of any contraband.
[Instructional Letter from Headquarters to Lieutenant Redway, December 1, 1864]
A letter authorizing the recipient to examine some baggage and ensure that Mrs. Patten and her daughters take an oath promising not to aid the Confederate States with information.
Instructions for Ordnance Officers and Acting Ordnance Officers at Headquarters of Departments, Armies, Divisions, Brigades, or Districts.
Circular from the War Department containing "General Orders No. 193" to perfect organizing the services of the Ordnance Department, as connected with Armies in the field and the Military Departments, and at the same time securing for that Department the services of a body efficient officers, trained to its special duties. The document includes 10 orders sent by Secretary of War E. D. Townsend as well as the specific orders of George D. Ramsay to complete the orders of Townsend. Two forms are printed at the end of the circular: Form No. 31 (b), Monthly Report of Ordnance and Acting Ordnance Officers on duty; and Form No. 31 (c), Quarterly Report of Officers responsible for Ordnance Property.
[Insurance certificate, November 17, 1868]
Insurance certificate purchased by Mrs. H.K. Redway from the Lorillard Fire Insurance Company, which was located on 104 Broadway, in the city of New York. The certificate insures the Redway's home for $900.00, clothing and provisions for $100.00, and the barn for $200.00. The total of the insured items and property was $1200.00, an amount which would be paid to the Redways in case of fire.
[Internal Revenue Form, 1867]
Tax form from the United States Internal Revenue, 1867. The form is filled in and shows a gross income on $708.30 for Ziza Moore.
[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.
[Inventory and inspection report, February 8, 1865]
Inventory and inspection report of unserviceable ordnance and ordnance stores issued to Capt. Hamilton K. Redway's company. The stores that were listed and inspected were: four saddles, ten sabre belts, six bridles and curb bits, and fifteen saddle blankets. With the listed items, this report also includes the amount of time these items were in use, commanding officer's remarks on the item, as well as the item's condition and disposition. The report is signed by both Capt. Hamilton K. Redway and Capt. Ira W. Claflin while they were stationed at Kelly's Creek in West Virginia. It is dated February 8, 1865.
[Inventory and inspection report, January 6, 1865]
Inventory and inspection report of unserviceable ordnance and ordnance stores issued to Capt. Hamilton K. Redway's company. The stores that were listed and inspected were: nine saddles, one revolver, and three sabres. With the listed items, this report also includes the amount of time these items were in use, commanding officer's remarks on the item, as well as the item's condition and disposition. The report is signed by both Capt. Hamilton K. Redway and Capt. John C. Furman while they were stationed at Kelly's Creek in West Virginia. It is dated January 6, 1865.
[Inventory and inspection report of Quartermaster's stores, April 27, 1865]
Inventory and inspection report of Quartermaster's stores issued to Capt. Hamilton K. Redway's company. The stores that were listed and inspected were: twenty ponchos, fifteen shelter tents, fifteen canteens, and fifteen haversacks. With the listed items, this report also includes the amount of time these items were in use, by whom they where received, as well as the item's condition and disposition. The report is signed by both Capt. Hamilton K. Redway and Capt, J. C. Freman while they were stationed at Kelly's Creek in West Virginia. It is dated April 27, 1865.
[Inventory and inspection report of Quartermaster's stores, June 20, 1865]
Inventory and inspection report of Quartermaster's stores issued to Capt. Hamilton K. Redway's company. The stores that were listed and inspected were: twelve canteens, twelve haversacks, and twelve ponchos. With the listed items, this report also includes the amount of time these items were in use, by whom they where received, as well as the item's condition and disposition. The report is signed by both Capt. Hamilton K. Redway and Capt. E. H. Brady while they were stationed at Camp Piatt in West Virginia. It is dated June 20, 1865.
[Invoice for C.B. Moore August 10, 1861]
Invoice for work done, for the amount of $3.19.
[Invoice of ordinance, August 12, 1864]
Invoice documenting ordinance stores in Halltown, VA. Ordinances include bridles and saddles.
[Invoice of ordinance, August 12, 1864]
Invoice documenting ordinance stores in Halltown, VA. Ordinances include bridles and saddles.
[Invoice of ordinance, August 26, 1864]
Invoice documenting the ordinance stores, including carbines and sabre bills.
[Invoice of ordinance, March 1, 1865]
Document describing the ordinances in store, including carbine slings, saddle blankets, and carbine cartridge boxes among other supply items.
[Invoice of ordnance and ordnance stores, May 15, 1864]
Invoice of ordnance and ordnance stores created by Capt. Henry J. Draine on May 15, 1864. The following items were given to Lt. Hamilton K. Redway by Capt. Draine: two sets of complete horse equipment, five complete carbines, two complete sabres, and one saddle. The items were turned over to Redway while the two men were at a camp in Pleasantville, Md.
[Invoice of ordnance and ordnance stores, May 15, 1864]
Invoice of ordnance and ordnance stores created by Capt. Henry J. Draine on May 15, 1864. The following items were given to Lt. Hamilton K. Redway by Capt. Draine: two sets of complete horse equipment, five complete carbines, two complete sabres, and one saddle. The items were turned over to Redway while the two men were at a camp in Pleasantville, Md.
[Invoice of ordnances, December 29, 1864]
Invoice of ordinance documenting the ordinance stores, including carbine cartridges and carbine slings among other things.
[Invoice of ordnances, October 14, 1864]
Invoice of ordinance from R.F Taylor to H.K Redway, documenting items in the ordinance stores including enfield rifles and enfield muskets.
[Invoice of stores turned over, June 23, 1864]
Invoice of stores turned over by John S. Platner, Lt. Colonel Commanding 1st NY Veteran's Cavalry, to Hamilton K. Redway. This is the first of two near-identical copies; the documents have some words spelled differently and this copy has an ink blot near the top of the page.
[Invoice of Supplies from D. B. Abrahams]
Invoice of supplies from Lt. D B. Abrahams to Lt. H. K. Redway.
[Invoice of Supplies from D. B. Abrahams, February 28, 1866]
Invoice of supplies from Lt. D B. Abrahams to Lt. H. K. Redway. Supplies include: caps, shirts, trousers, drawers, stockings, boots, blankets, and other items.
[Invoice of Supplies from J. W. Alexander, August 11,1864]
Invoice of stores turned over by Lieut John W. Alexander. Items turned over are: blouses, trousers, flannel shirts, drawers, boots, stockings, ponchos, canteens and haversacks.
[Invoice of Supplies from J. W. Alexander, July 31, 1864]
Invoice of stores turned over by Lieut John W. Alexander. Items turned over are: hats, trousers, drawers, flannel shirts, boots, stockings, blouses.
[J. P. Civil and Criminal Docket, No Precinct , Cooke County, 1866-1867]
Ledger from Cooke County, Texas containing records of civil and criminal dockets, minutes, and fees.
[Journal of Josephus C. Moore, May 20, 1861 to September 2, 1862]
A journal written by Josephus Moore describing his enlistment into the army in Tennessee at the outbreak of the Civil War, his experience in battle, imprisonment at Fort Donelson, and swearing an oath to gain his freedom.
[Land Sale Document]
Document selling 150 acres of land held by Ziza Moore to Elizabeth, M. B., and Nancy E. Damron. According to the agreement, the Damron family will pay $2,000 for the land in installments, including interest. The document is signed by Ziza Moore and two witnesses.
[Letter from 1st Lieutenant Hamilton K. Redway to Captain E. G. Marshall, October 7, 1863]
Letter from First Lieutenant Hamilton K. Redway to Captain E. G. Marshall, the Mustering and Distributing Officer, requesting that Marshall muster into service "New York State Volunteers stationed at Geneva N.Y."
[Letter from A.D. Kennard to his brother, January 4, 1861]
Letter from A.D. Kennard to his brother discussing his mother staying with Mr. Fanthorp. He mentions that his wife and children have been visiting in Houston. The crop failures are causing him financial difficulty and his legal work goes well, but people can't pay because of the crop failure. He shows his support for secession, he expresses wishes for the return of the "Lone Star Republic," and he discusses his unhappiness with a "Black Republican President."
[Letter from A. E. Summers, March 17, 1865]
Gen. W. Sickls of the company is sick, also John G. Sitwell and William Farmer.
[Letter from A. F. Rockwell to H. K. Redway, January 3,1866]
The appointment of Second lieutenant in the 6th U. S. Colored Cavalry for Hamilton K. Redway. He is to show up at Little Rock Arkansas.
[Letter from A.G. Lee, February 15, 1865]
Letter from A. G. Lee about transportation furnished for Moses Saporius Private of Redway's company from Rochester to Baltimore at the cost of $7.30.
[Letter from A. S. Ashmead to the Paymaster General, August 11, 1864]
Letter to the Paymaster General that transportation was furnished to Baltimore MD for Joseph Freeman at the cost of $2.06.
[Letter from Addison Wilson to Charles B. Moore, September 1, 1861]
Letter from Addison Wilson to Charles B. Moore discussing recent news of family and friends, local elections, farming, and the weather. There is an envelope addressed to C. B. Moore in Parris, Lamar County, Texas. It is postmarked McKinney, Texas. According to the note written in the bottom left corner, the letter was received on September 12, 1861.
[Letter from Adjutant General John T. Spragrer to Hamilton K. Redway, September 8, 1863]
Letter from Adjutant General John T. Spragrer to Hamilton K. Redway of Adams, N.Y. authorizing "Company Officer" Hamilton to enroll volunteers in the "Army of the United States for three years."
[Letter from Adjutant General's Office, February 25, 1865]
Letter from the Adjutant General's office addressed to the commanding officer of "F" Company, 1st N. Y. Vet. Cavalry which discusses missing papers for Private Andrew M. Anderson. The letter states that Anderson's records are missing a final inventory.
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