Box 1

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Adams, C. C., by order of Col. M. Mundy, 23rd KY Infantry Command, Special Orders No. 15 "Extract" for Capt. John Wilson. Contains special orders to take command of a detachment of 50 troops to Nashville, TN to act as transportation security for the steamer Atlantic.

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A letter that addresses the vacancy of positions that were the result of two officer resignations in Jan and Feb 1864, and respectfully requests the officers he is considering for promotions be accepted by his superiors.

Scope and Contents Wilson, John, Captain, to Brig. Gen. L. Thomas, the Adjutant General of U.S. Army. An application to the War Department on behalf of Capt. Wilson to have the 8th Kentucky Volunteers who were to be released from service on 10 Nov 1861 to be officially recognized as reenlisting for service. Capt. Wilson voices his concerns of ensuring that his men who were eligible for discharge receive proper recognition for service under the General Orders No. 86, series 1863, and they receive credit for...

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Contemporary copy of military correspondence between Brig. Gen. G .H. Thomas, Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard County, KY and Col. Sidney Barnes of Irvine, KY. Orders given by Brig. Gen. Thomas to Col. Barnes directing him to be on the lookout for "contraband articles" and to hold his main body of troops at Irvine, KY.

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Printed copy of General Order, No. 70 issued by order of Brig. Gen. Buell Commanding Department of Ohio, by order of Brig. Gen. O.M. Mitchell Commanding, from Headquarters Third Division, Camp John Q. Adams. Explains the circumstances surrounding the capture of the "Gibraltar of Kentucky" from a "retreating and panic stricken foe." Concludes with words of encouragement by Brig. Gen. Mitchell.

Scope and Contents Crittenden, T. L. Maj. Genl. Cmdg.; Milo S. Hascall, Brig. Genl. Vols. Cmdg. - dated at Headquarters, 6th Division, 7 Dec 1862; G. D. Wagner, Col. Cmdg. - dated at Headquarters, 21st Brigade, 7 Dec 1862, and John W. Blake, Col. Cmdg. 40th Indiana. Volunteer Infantry - dated "Near Nashville Dec. 4th." Cover sheet with filing notes for recommendation that Sgt. John Connell, 40th Indiana Volunteers, be promoted to Lieutenant. Except for Blake's, all signatures are preceded by "Approved and...

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Printed circular No.13 from series of 1863 issued by Brig. Gen. Chief of Ordnance James W. Ripley from the Ordnance Office, War Department. Blank request form asking for the completion of enclosed statement (not included).

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Abstract of the articles expended, lost, or destroyed at Camp Dick Robinson, Garrard County, KY, and in the field, for the 3rd Brigade 1st Division 9th Army Corp. Certified by 1st Lieutenant J. Justice.

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James McCreary at left center. From Dorris Museum Collection, accession # 1635.

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Copy of an opinion in Case #185, 1st Circuit Court. The case involves a wartime purchase by Alexander acting as an Assistant Quartermaster (CSA). Alexander apparently purchased bacon and mules from Mr. Willard in Fulton County, KY (25 Feb 1862) by way of a promissory note. The note went unpaid and Willard is attempting to recoup his losses from Alexander as a private citizen. [The first names of the two individuals in the case are unknown at this time.]