RIUSC General Orders Collection

General Order Number 2: Headquarters, U.S. Colored Troops, Nov 3, 1864

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 09:53:59 PDT

This General Order provides instructions for monetary compensation for soldiers based on their status (slave or freeman) as of April 19th, 1861, as previously ordered by the Secretary of War E.D. Townsend on August 1, 1864. By order of Brig Gen. Geo. L. Andrews via J. Lovell, Capt. and Asst. Adjt. Gen. 11 x 17 cm. 1 page, double sided.

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

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:49:47 PDT

This General Order outlines procedures and regulations for resolving the "misunderstandings and gross irregularities" between colored 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 1; Headquarters, U.S. Colored Troops, October 31st, 1864

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:49:43 PDT

This General Order specifies that 2nd Lieutenant and A.D.C Horace M. Wing assumes command of the U.S. Colored Troops Department of the Gulf as of Oct 18th, 1864. Per Brig. Gen. Geo L. Andrews. 13 x 20 cm. Single page.

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

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 07:49:54 PDT

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.

General Order Number 53: Headquarters, Eastern District of Louisiana, September 16th, 1865

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:58:11 PST

This General Order provides instructions for all Post, General and Special Orders.

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

14 x 22 cm. Single page.

General Order Number 51: Headquarters, Eastern District of Louisiana, September 8th, 1865

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:55:35 PST

This General Order announces staff changes.

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

Stained ; 14 x 22 cm. Single page.

General Order Number 50: Headquarters, Eastern District of Louisiana, September 4th, 1865

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:51:53 PST

This General Order provides instructions regarding weekly reports provided to the Headquarters of the Eastern District of Louisiana indicating, among other benchmarks, "how far the colored population are carrying out the views of the Government in bending to constant employment and industry, and laying the groundwork for their future welfare; or how far they are disposed to be idle and dissolute."

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

Stained and torn ; 14 x 22 cm. Single page.

General Order Number 49: Headquarters, Eastern District of Louisiana, August 31st, 1865

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 17:48:09 PST

This General Order instructs Provost Marshals on the timing and detail of confined persons reports.

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

Handwritten "Sep 2/65" on lower left corner ; 14 x 22 cm. Single page.

General Order Number 48: Headquarters, Eastern District of Louisiana, August 27th, 1865

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 17:40:49 PST

This General Order outlines and provides regulations for number and type of transportation vehicles for various Regiments.

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 47: Headquarters, Eastern District of Louisiana, August 26th, 1865

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 17:35:29 PST

This General Order outlines the Muster and Inspection of troops and hospital attendants for the Month of August, 1865.

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 46: Headquarters, Eastern District of Louisiana, August 24th, 1865

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 17:28:11 PST

This General Order outlines proceedings, findings and sentence of thirty eight (38) court-martialed military personnel and nine (9) civilians.

Court Marital proceedings convened under Colonel N. B. Bartram, 20th United States Colored Infantry, President, and the Commission, under the direction of Lieutenant Colonel Viall, 11th Colored Heavy Artillery.

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

Loose/broken sewn binding ; 14 x 21 cm, 28 pages, double sided.

General Order Number 45: Headquarters, Eastern District of Louisiana, August 20th, 1865

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 17:11:53 PST

This General Order announces the assignment of Captain Edward Hemenway as Assistant Adjutant General.

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

14 x 21 cm. Single page.

General Order Number 44: Headquarters, Eastern District of Louisiana, August 12th, 1865

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 16:58:22 PST

This General Order outlines restrictions and regulations on the use and expenditure of lumber.

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 43: Headquarters, Eastern District of Louisiana, August 9th, 1865

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 16:48:53 PST

This General Order amends Paragraph III of General Order 40 in reference to seven (7) court-martialed military personnel.

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 42: Headquarters, Eastern District of Louisiana, August 9th, 1865

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 16:44:40 PST

This General Order directs Post Commanders to provide a special report regarding ambulances.

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

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 16:16:08 PST

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.

General Order Number 39: Headquarters, Department of Louisiana, September 13, 1865

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 15:51:30 PST

This General Order provides information regarding the sale of government (military) horses. By order of Major-General E.R.S. Canby via Wickham Hoffman, Assistant Adjutant General. 12 x 20 cm. Single page.

General Order Number 38: Headquarters, Department of Louisiana, September 8, 1865

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 15:48:19 PST

This General Order outlines procedures for providing rent to tenants or lessees of the Treasury Department vis-a-vis confiscated property.

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

Stain markings ; 12 x 20 cm. Single page.

General Order Number 37: Headquarters, Department of Louisiana, September 4, 1865

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 17:47:47 PST

This General Order outlines proceedings, findings and sentence of court-martialed Private John A. Ellis, 3rd Rhode Island Cavalry.

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

12 x 20 cm. Single page.

General Order Number 36: Headquarters, Department of Louisiana, September 4, 1865

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 17:42:32 PST

This General Order provides regulations for providing quarters for families of soldiers.

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

12 x 20 cm. Single page.