The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union And Confederate Armies. Series 3, Volume 2. Page: 228
viii, 1007 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:
CORRESPONI)ENCE, ETC.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, D. C., July 16, 1862.
Col. B. F. LARNED,
Paymaster- General :
SIR: The Secretary of War directs me to inform you that by Joint
Resolution No. 42, approved July 12, 1862, he has been authorized
and directed to suspend all payments under the act approved 25th
March, 1862, entitled " An act to secure to the officers and men
actually employed in the Western Department, or Department of
the Missouri, their pay, bounty, and pension," and they are accord-
ingly suspended.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
C. P. WOLCOTT,
Assistant Secretary of War.
(Same to Second Auditor.)
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, D. C., July 16, 1862.
This Department having this day received from William H. Aspin-
wall, esq., of New York, his check for $25,290.60, as his share of
profit on a contract for arnis purchased by Howland & Aspinwall and
sold to the United States-
\It is ordered, That the check be transferred to the Secretary of the
Treasury, and that the thanks of this Department be tendered to Mr.
Aspinwall for the proof he has furiished of the disinterested and
patriotic spirit that animates the citizens of the United States in the
present contest against treason and rebellion, giving assurance that a
Government supported by citizens who thus prefer the public welfare
to private gain must overcome its enemies.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, D. C., July 16, 1862.
His Excellency RICHARD YATES,
Governor of Illinois, Springfield, Ill.:
SIR: In reply to yours of 9th instant, suggesting that Hon. Robert
Smith, of Saint Louis, be authorized to raise a brigade, I am directed
to say that the authority to raise volunteers in the loyal States rests
with the Governors exclusively. You do not state whether it is pro-
posed to raise the brigade in Missouri or Illinois. Colonel Blair has
been authorized to raise one in Missouri, and it may be doubted
whether the attempt to raise two instead of one in that State would
not paralyze both. Should it be desired to raise the brigade in Illi-
nois the necessary authority must come from you. The appointment
of Major Smith as brigadier-general, which he no doubt would expect
in consideration of his service in raising the brigade, cannot be abso-
lutely promised. Very much would depend on your own estimate of
the value of his services in that regard and of his fitness for the posi-
tion. One difficulty exists in the fact that Major Smith is niow in
service and will not be able to get leave of absence for recruiting pur-
poses. This difficulty can only be surmounted by his resignation,228
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 3, Volume 2. (Pamphlet)
Errata sheets for the Records of the War of the Rebellion include additions and corrections to the text and the index for Series 3, Volume 2.
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 3, Volume 2., book, 1899; Washington D.C.. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth139264/m1/237/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.