Small archive of partially printed documents filled out in ink, commissions, short letters, etc., signed by various Civil War generals who wore the blue. Various sizes.
Includes: Commission on vellum appointing a First Sergeant, signed by General Isaac Dwyer, 1862. * 6 Rations Returns for the 5th Regiment of the Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, signed "by Command of Brig. Gen. Edwards" and signed by Thomas S. Allen, Colonel of the regiment. May-June, 1865. * 10 Ration Returns for the 82nd Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, signed "by Command of Brig. Gen. Edwards" and signed by Bvt. Brigadier General Isaac Basset. June, 1865. * Pass granting Private George H. Douglas a 21 day furlough to return home to Albion, Wisconsin, after which time he will be "Considered a Deserter." The document describes Douglas in detail and is signed by various officers including Lt. Col. James Bull, Brigadier Generall Isaac Bassett, Major General Frank Wheaton, and Major General George W. Getty. (The document has a few tears and other wear.) Feb. 3, 1865. * Pass granting Private Russell Hackett a two week furlough in Massina, New York, after which time he will be "Considered a Deserter." The document describes Douglas in detail and is signed by various officers including Col. James M. Bull, Brigadier General Joseph Hamblin, Major General Frank Wheaton, and Adjutant General Charles H. Whittesley; there is also an autographed letter, signed, by Surgeon J.N. Grinnell attached to the document. (The document is torn with other wear.) Feb. 4, 1865. * Two provision return documents signed by Lt. Col. Gideon Clark. 1864. * Manuscript "List of Articles received from various sources at Nashville Tenn. by Col. A.J. Mackay...." signed by Mackay. June 20, 1865. * Autographed letter of introduction, signed by Brigadier General Thomas Vincent. June 12, 1865. * Short authographed letter, signed by General James B. Ricketts, saying he will attempt to obtain the autograph of General Halleck. May 3, 1879. * 2 documents signed by Col. C.G. Sawtelles. (Burnt at edges, scorched.) 1864. * Document signed by Col. E.T. Sprague. (Burnt at edges, scorched.) 1864. * Manuscript document signed by General Joseph Hooker. (Burnt at edges, scorched.) 1864. * Plus 3 other letters.