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Circular Number 2: Inspector General's Office, Headquarters, U.S. Troops, Department Of The Gulf, September 1, 1864

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This 12 page official circular details all matter of drill, discipline and military duty as set generally in Circular Number 10, May 31, 1864. By command of Brigadier General George L. Andrews via Colonel S.M Quincy, Acting Assistant Inspector General. 20 x 14 cm. 12 page booklet. One of two copies in folder. On Page 12: Handwritten "Official: Louis V. Caziarc Lieut and A.D.G"

Circular Number 60: War Department, Adjutant General's Office, August 1, 1864

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Circulars Collection

This official circular clarifies the instructions on the proper payment schedule of those slaves freed on or before April 19, 1861.

By command of The Secretary of War via E.D. Townsend, Assistant Adjutant General.

19 x 13 cm. Single page.

Form Number 13: Inventory And Inspection Report Of Unserviceable Ordnance Stores

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Circulars Collection

This form provides the instructions included in Circular Number 52, Disposition of Unserviceable and Surplus Ordnance Stores, November 12, 1863. Also included is "Suggestions to Officers Having Unserviceable Ordnance Stores On Hand".

36 x 43 cm. 3 pages, Double sided, folded by width and quad-folded by length; Form Number 13 over inside pages 2 and 3.

1 of 2 copies in folder.

Form Number 2-(B): Invoice Of Stores

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Circulars Collection

This form provides an extract of the instructions included in Circular Number 52, Disposition of Unserviceable and Surplus Ordnance Stores, November 12, 1863: Authority for Making Transfers of Property Must be Furnished. Also includes proper observations for officers invoicing ordnance stores.

28 X 22 cm. Single page, Double sided, tri-folded; Form Number 2-(b) on back.

1 of 5 copies in folder.

Form Number 3(A): For Issues Or Ordnance Of Stores

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Circulars Collection

This form provides an extract of the instructions included in Circular Number 52, Series of 1863: Also includes "Suggestions to Officers Issuing Ordnance Stores."

36 X 22 cm. Single page, Double sided, folded 4x; Form Number 3(A) on back.

1 of 5 copies in folder.

Circular: Headquarters, U.S. Forces, March 26, 186?

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Circulars Collection

This official circular provides instructions on proper Guard Mounting.

By command of Brigadier General George L. Andrews via Captain Chas. B. Gaskill, Acting Assistant Adjutant General.

12 x 13 cm. Single page. Extensive foxing. [Note: Final digit of year is unreadable on this document].