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General Order Number 25: Headquarters, Department Of Louisiana, August 7th, 1865

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery General Orders Collection

This general order is a re-published version of General Order Number 119: War Department, Adjutant General's Office, June 29, 1865. It sets out instruction for discharging soldiers. Provides additional information of such practices.

By order of Major-General E.R.S. Canby via Major Wickham Hoffman, Assistant Adjutant General.

12 x 20 cm. Single page, double-sided.

1865-08-07 Federal Union, Federal Union (Paducah, Ky.)

The Federal Union Archive

Federal Union published on August 7, 1865.

General Order Number 24: Headquarters, Department Of Louisiana, August 6th, 1865

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery General Orders Collection

This general order provides information on the status of Texas as relates to the Department of Louisiana and Texas.

By order of Major-General ED.R.S. Canby.

13 x 20 cm. Single page.

1865-08-05 Federal Union, Federal Union (Paducah, Ky.)

The Federal Union Archive

Federal Union published on August 5, 1865.

Circular Number 1: Headquarters, Department Of Louisiana And Texas, August 4, 1865

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Circulars Collection

This official circular republishes and clarifies General Order #98, dated May 27, 1865 pertaining to the release of war-time prisoners. By order of Major General E.R.S. Canby via Major Wickham Hoffman, Assistant Adjutant General. 20 x 12 cm. Single page

The Waterville Mail (Vol. 19, No. 05): August 4, 1865, Maxham & Wing

The Waterville Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Eastern Mail (July 1847-August 1863).
Published weekly, September 4, 1863 - May 9, 1906.
Publishers: Maxham & Wing (1863 - December 2,1885); Ephraim Maxham (December 1885); Wing & Wing (January 1886 - March 21, 1891); Charles G. Wing (March 21, 1891 - April 17, 1891); Prince & Wyman (April 17, 1891 - February 26, 1896); The Mail Publishing Company (February 26, 1896 - May 9, 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1209701~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486964

1865-08-02 Federal Union, Federal Union (Paducah, Ky.)

The Federal Union Archive

Federal Union published on August 2, 1865.

General Order Number 41: Headquarters, Eastern District Of Louisiana, July 29th, 1865

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery General Orders Collection

This General Order outlines procedures and regulations for resolving the "misunderstandings and gross irregularities" between troops and private citizens. By order of Brevet Major General T.W. Sherman via B.B. Campbell, Captain, Assistant Adjutant General. 14 x 21 cm. Single page.

General Order Number 40: Headquarters, Eastern District Of Louisiana, July 29th, 1865

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery General Orders Collection

This General Order outlines proceedings, findings and sentence of thirty three (33) court-martialed military personnel and three (3) civilians.

By order of Brevet Major General T.W. Sherman via B.B. Campbell, Captain and Assistant Adjutant General.

Loose sewn binding ; 13 x 21 cm. 11 pages, double sided.

The Waterville Mail (Vol. 19, No. 04): July 28, 1865, Maxham & Wing

The Waterville Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Eastern Mail (July 1847-August 1863).
Published weekly, September 4, 1863 - May 9, 1906.
Publishers: Maxham & Wing (1863 - December 2,1885); Ephraim Maxham (December 1885); Wing & Wing (January 1886 - March 21, 1891); Charles G. Wing (March 21, 1891 - April 17, 1891); Prince & Wyman (April 17, 1891 - February 26, 1896); The Mail Publishing Company (February 26, 1896 - May 9, 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1209701~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486964

1865-07-27 Federal Union, Federal Union (Paducah, Ky.)

The Federal Union Archive

Federal Union published on July 27, 1865.

The Waterville Mail (Vol. 19, No. 03): July 21, 1865, Maxham & Wing

The Waterville Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Eastern Mail (July 1847-August 1863).
Published weekly, September 4, 1863 - May 9, 1906.
Publishers: Maxham & Wing (1863 - December 2,1885); Ephraim Maxham (December 1885); Wing & Wing (January 1886 - March 21, 1891); Charles G. Wing (March 21, 1891 - April 17, 1891); Prince & Wyman (April 17, 1891 - February 26, 1896); The Mail Publishing Company (February 26, 1896 - May 9, 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1209701~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486964

The Waterville Mail (Vol. 19, No. 02): July 14, 1865, Maxham & Wing

The Waterville Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Eastern Mail (July 1847-August 1863).
Published weekly, September 4, 1863 - May 9, 1906.
Publishers: Maxham & Wing (1863 - December 2,1885); Ephraim Maxham (December 1885); Wing & Wing (January 1886 - March 21, 1891); Charles G. Wing (March 21, 1891 - April 17, 1891); Prince & Wyman (April 17, 1891 - February 26, 1896); The Mail Publishing Company (February 26, 1896 - May 9, 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1209701~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486964

[Letter], 1865, [July ?], Camp Parapet, La. [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A military correspondence directing final statements and inventory of effects for a list of deceased soldiers.

One entry: dated [July ?], 1865.

Handwritten on Camp Parapet letterhead; Single page; 25 x 20 cm.

Circular Number 16: Headquarters, Department Of The Gulf, June 29, 1865

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Circulars Collection

This official circular orders Commanding Officers to investigate any instances of prisoners held beyond their enlistment period.

By order of Major General E.R.S. Canby via Brevetted Lieutenant Col. J. Schuyler Crosby, Acting Assistant Adjutant General.

20 x 12 cm. Single page

Circular Number 14: Headquarters, Department Of The Gulf, June 25, 1865

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Circulars Collection

This official circular republishes General Order 98 and clarifies that prisoners found guilty by military tribunals during the war were to be freed.

By order of Major General E.R.S. Canby via Brevetted Lieutenant Col. J. Schuyler Crosby, Acting Assistant Adjutant General.

20 x 12 cm. Single page

The Waterville Mail (Vol. 18, No. 51): June 23, 1865, Maxham & Wing

The Waterville Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Eastern Mail (July 1847-August 1863).
Published weekly, September 4, 1863 - May 9, 1906.
Publishers: Maxham & Wing (1863 - December 2,1885); Ephraim Maxham (December 1885); Wing & Wing (January 1886 - March 21, 1891); Charles G. Wing (March 21, 1891 - April 17, 1891); Prince & Wyman (April 17, 1891 - February 26, 1896); The Mail Publishing Company (February 26, 1896 - May 9, 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1209701~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486964

Circular Number 13: Headquarters, Department Of The Gulf, June 22, 1865, E

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Circulars Collection

This official circular orders all service men who are necessary in connection with mustering out troops will be retained until the end of their term. Orders the Chief Mustering Officer to send a list of those names to Headquarters.

By order of Major General E.R.S. Canby via Brevetted. Brigadier General C.T. Christensen, Assistant Adjutant General.

20 x 12 cm. Single page

Circular Number 12: Headquarters, Department Of The Gulf, June 20th, 1865

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Circulars Collection

This official circular reminds officers to supply the appropriate orders when filing Court Martial papers.

By order of Major General E.R.S. Canby via Lieut. Col. C.T. Christensen, Assistant Adjutant General.

20 x 12 cm. Single page

1865-06-18 Federal Union, Federal Union (Paducah, Ky.)

The Federal Union Archive

Federal Union published on June 18, 1865.

1865-06-15 Federal Union, Federal Union (Paducah, Ky.)

The Federal Union Archive

Federal Union published on June 15, 1865.

The Waterville Mail (Vol. 18, No. 49): June 9, 1865, Maxham & Wing

The Waterville Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Eastern Mail (July 1847-August 1863).
Published weekly, September 4, 1863 - May 9, 1906.
Publishers: Maxham & Wing (1863 - December 2,1885); Ephraim Maxham (December 1885); Wing & Wing (January 1886 - March 21, 1891); Charles G. Wing (March 21, 1891 - April 17, 1891); Prince & Wyman (April 17, 1891 - February 26, 1896); The Mail Publishing Company (February 26, 1896 - May 9, 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1209701~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486964

The Waterville Mail (Vol. 18, No. 48): June 2, 1865, Maxham & Wing

The Waterville Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Eastern Mail (July 1847-August 1863).
Published weekly, September 4, 1863 - May 9, 1906.
Publishers: Maxham & Wing (1863 - December 2,1885); Ephraim Maxham (December 1885); Wing & Wing (January 1886 - March 21, 1891); Charles G. Wing (March 21, 1891 - April 17, 1891); Prince & Wyman (April 17, 1891 - February 26, 1896); The Mail Publishing Company (February 26, 1896 - May 9, 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1209701~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486964

Circular Number 6: Headquarters, Southern Division Of Louisiana, May 22, 1865

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Circulars Collection

This official circular withdraws orders given in Circular #5 dated May 3 1865. By order of Brigadier General Sherman via Wickham Hoffman, Assistant Adjutant General.

20 x 12 cm. Single page

Circular: Headquarters, Southern Division Of Louisiana, May 12, 1865

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Circulars Collection

This official circular urges soldiers and officers to contribute one day's salary for the housing of wounded and invalid soldiers during the Chicago Sanitary Fair, June 1st, 1865. The circular clarifies the use of subscription lists set up for the donated money.

Written by Brigadier General T.W. Sherman.

20 x 12 cm. Single page

Invoice Of Clothing, Camp And Carrison Equipage, 3rd Battallion, Us Artillery (Heavy) : Camp Parapet, La, May 11th, 1865

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Equipage Collection

An invoice of items turned over by 1st Lt. Geo. A. Pierce, Acting Quartermaster, 3rd Batallion, 11th US Col'd Arty (H) to 1st Lt. Allen F. Cameron at Camp Parapet, LA, May 11th, 1865. 20 x 25 cm. One page, double-sided.

Circular: Headquarters, Department Of The Gulf, Judge Advocate's Office, May 11, 1865

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Circulars Collection

This official circular is a corrected reprint of General Order #61 from April 7, 1865 regarding repayment of fines by prisoners.

Clarification sent by Major E.D. Benedict, Acting Judge Advocate from an original order sent by E.D. Townsend Assistant Adjutant general.

20 x 12 cm. Single page

General Order Number 50: Headquarters, Department Of The Gulf, May 2nd, 1865

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery General Orders Collection

This General Order provides instructions on the treatment, status, and rights of paroled prisoners of war. By command of Major General Banks via J. Schuyler Crosby, Brevet Lieut. Col. A. D. C. & A. A. A. General. 13 x 19 cm. Single page.

[Letter], 1865, April 29, Colonel J. [Hale] Sypher [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A military correspondence by order of Colonel J. H(ale) Sypher via Adjutant J(oseph) C. Whiting (Jr.) in regards to a count of the men who were subject to court martial proceedings from the Fourteenth Rhode Island Heavy Artillery. One entry: dated April 29, 1865 Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20 x 25 cm. folded to 20 x 12.5 cm.

The Waterville Mail (Vol. 18, No. 40): April 7, 1865, Maxham & Wing

The Waterville Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Eastern Mail (July 1847-August 1863).
Published weekly, September 4, 1863 - May 9, 1906.
Publishers: Maxham & Wing (1863 - December 2,1885); Ephraim Maxham (December 1885); Wing & Wing (January 1886 - March 21, 1891); Charles G. Wing (March 21, 1891 - April 17, 1891); Prince & Wyman (April 17, 1891 - February 26, 1896); The Mail Publishing Company (February 26, 1896 - May 9, 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1209701~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486964