The Civil War and its Aftermath: Diverse Perspectives - 4 Matching Results

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[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette C. Redway, March 16, 1865]

Description: Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to his wife Loriette C. Redway that discusses Redway's "muster out roll" as Lieutenant. Redway tells his wife that she must send him the roll in order for him to receive his pay and to be 'mustered in' as captain. Redway sends love to his children, his in-laws, and friends in the letter's closing.
Date: March 16, 1865
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from J. M. Rife, December 16, 1864]

Description: General orders No. 14. First Capt. Claflin inspection of the cavalry was good. Officers should exert themselves to the fullest. Officers and men will be taught in all that pertains to General and in the manual of Arms and dismount movements. This Order is to be read by Commanders for three days at Roll call.
Date: December 16, 1864
Creator: Rife, J. M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from James S. Brisbin, April 16, 1866]

Description: Order No. 43. The 6th U.S. Colored Cavalry is disbanded. The colored men are free as promised when they enlisted. Then tell how to preserve freedom, by the bayonet and the ballot.
Date: April 16, 1866
Creator: Brisbin, James S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Lieutenant General Longstreet, December 16,1862]

Description: General Order No. 114. Commanders are to make sure that provisions are at hand, ammunition and transportation. Officers are to take care of their men and soldiers are to obey their officers.
Date: December 16, 1862
Creator: Longstreet, Lt. Gen.
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