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Unknown to Samuel R. Curtis, November 6, 1862
Memphis, November 6, 1862. Maj. Gen. SAMUEL R. CURTIS, Oomdg. Department of the Missouri, Saint Louis, Mo.: GENERAL: Brooks has gone to Helena, and thence, I suppose, to the interior.…
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Letters to Samuel R. Curtis
B. 1805 · D. 1866
Samuel Ryan Curtis was an American military officer and one of the first Republicans elected to Congress. He was most famous for his role as a Union Army general in the Trans-Mississippi Theater of the American Civil War, especially for his victories at the Battles of Pea Ridge in 1862 and Westport in 1864.
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32 letters
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N. P. Chipman to Samuel R. Curtis, December 24, 1862
Washington, December 24, 1862. Major-General CuRTIS, Saint Louis, Mo.: Columbus is reported as in danger of an attack. Re-enforce it with all your available forces. The movement must be prompt.…
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A. Hurlbut to Samuel R. Curtis, December 28, 1862
December 28, 1862. December 28, 1862. Brig. Gen. THomas A. DAVIES, Commanding at Columbus, Ky.: Siz: I inclose herewith copy of a dispatch just received from Brigadier-General Gorman :* Unless…
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Clinton B. Fisk to Samuel R. Curtis, January 2, 1863
Oolumbus, Ky. Oolumbus, Ky., January 2, 1863. Maj. Gen. SAMUEL R. CURTIS, Commanding Department of the Missouri: GENERAL: General Osterhaus, en route for his command, passed here last evening. [From…
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John M. Schofield to Samuel R. Curtis, January 3, 1863
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE FRONTIER, Fayetteville, January 3, 1863. Maj. Gen. SAMUEL R. CURTIS, Commanding Department of the Missouri, Saint Louis, Mo.: GENERAL: cannot suppress a feeling of surprise and…
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T. J. Weed to Samuel R. Curtis, January 6, 1863
Fort Leavenworth, Kans. Fort Leavenworth, Kans., January 6, 1863. Maj. Gen. SAMUEL R. CuRTIS, Oommanding Department of the Missouri : Siz: Some days [since]* I had the honor to transmit…
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John A. McClernand to Samuel R. Curtis, January 8, 1863
Steamer Tigress, January 8, 1863. Maj. Gen. SAMUEL R. CURTIS, ~ Oommanding Department of the Frontier, Saint Louis, Mo. : GENERAL: Upon the retirement of the forces under Major-General Shermanâs…
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Clinton B. Fisk to Samuel R. Curtis, January 9, 1863
HEADQUARTERS U. S. VOLUNTEERS, Near and above Memphis, January 9, 1863. Maj. Gen. SAMUEL R. CURTIS, Saint Louis, Mo. : GENERAL: At 2 p. m. yesterday I pushe! off from…
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Unknown to Samuel R. Curtis, January 10, 1863
EXECUTIVE MANSION, Washington, January 10, 1863. Major-General CuRTIS, Saint Louis, Mo. : I understand there is considerable trouble with the slaves in Missouri. Please do your best to keep peace…
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W. F. Cloud to Samuel R. Curtis, January 10, 1863
Steamer Ruth, Memphis, Saturday morning Steamer Ruth, Memphis, Saturday morning, January 10, 1863. Maj. Gen. SAMUEL R. CURTIS, Commanding Department of the Missouri: GENERAL: Arrived here last evening. General Grant…
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Clinton B. Fisk to Samuel R. Curtis, January 11, 1863
HEADQUARTERS FISK’S BRIGADE, On Steamer Ruth, Helena, Ark., January 11, 1863. Maj. Gen. SAMUEL R. CURTIS, Commanding Department of the Missouri : GENERAL: I arrived at Helena this morning. Found…
Order
John A. Rawlins to Samuel R. Curtis, January 15, 1863
SPECIAL ORDERS, ; HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE TENNESSEE, January 15, 1863. No. 15. Memphis, Tenn., January 15, 1863. I. Lieut. Col. C. A. Reynolds, chief quartermaster of the department, is…
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General Curtis to Samuel R. Curtis, January 22, 1863
HEADQUARTERS FISK’S BRIGADE, U. S. VOLUNTEERS, Helena, January 22, 1863. Major-General CuRTIS, Saint Louis : My DEAR GENERAL: I am just returned from the White River, and am organizing my…
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Willis A. Gorman to Samuel R. Curtis, January 24, 1863
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF EASTERN ARKANSAS, Helena, January 24, 1863. Maj. Gen. SAMUEL R. CURTIS, Commanding Department of the Missouri, Saint Louis, Mo.: GENERAL: I am again permanently in position at…
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General-in-Ohief to Samuel R. Curtis, February 17, 1863
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Washington, February 17, 1863. GENERAL: Your letter of February 11 has been received and submitted to the Secretary of War. To operate from Rolla, SpringtieKl, or…
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James G. Blunt to Samuel R. Curtis, March 10, 1863
Fort Soort, Kans. Fort Soort, Kans., March 10, 1863. Maj. Gen. SAMUEL R. CURTIS, Commanding Department of the Missouri : GENERAL: Colonel Phillips has doubtless kept you advised of the…
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Henry W. Halleck to Samuel R. Curtis, March 16, 1863
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Washington, March 16, 1863. your removal. I have no knowledge, official or unofficial, in regard to the allegations of that letter. I saw it stated in…
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Ww. F. Cloud to Samuel R. Curtis, March 22, 1863
SPRINGFIELD SPRINGFIELD, March 22, 1863. Maj. Gen. SAMUEL R. CURTIS, Commanding Department of the Missouri: An intelligent scout just arrived from Texas reports large bodies of Union men lying out…
Dispatch
Unknown to Samuel R. Curtis, March 25, 1863
Saint Joseph Saint Joseph, March 25, 1863. Sre: I have the honor to report that, since my return to this post, I have information from all parts of the district,…
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Ben. Loan to Samuel R. Curtis, March 29, 1863
Jefferson City Jefferson City, March 29, 1863. Maj. Gen. SAMUEL R. CURTIS, Commanding, &c., Saint Louis, Mo.: GENERAL: The following telegram has just been received: INDEPENDENCE, March 28, 1863. Gaty…
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M. La Rue Harrison to Samuel R. Curtis, April 1, 1863
HEADQUARTERS POST, Fayetteville, Ark., April 1, 1863. Maj. Gen. SAMUEL R. CURTIS, Commanding Department of the Missouri: GENERAL: Being ordered by Col. W. A. Phillips, commanding this district, to hold…
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Francis J. Herron to Samuel R. Curtis, April 3, 1863
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE FRONTIER, Rolla, Mo., April 3, 1863. Maj. Gen. SAMUEL R. CURTIS, Commanding Department of the Missouri : GENERAL: I arrived on Tuesday and assumed command Wednesday…
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James G. Blunt to Samuel R. Curtis, April 6, 1863
HEADQUARTERS DISTRIOT OF KANSAS, Fort Leavenworth, April 6, 1863. Maj. Gen. SAMUEL R. CURTIS, Commanding Department of the Missouri : GENERAL: In reply to your telegram of the 3d instant,…
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D. Wickersham to Samuel R. Curtis, April 6, 1863
Camp Totten, Mo. Camp Totten, Mo., April 6, 1863. MaJor: I have the honor to report that, in obedience to instructions, I am now encamped with the cavalry and artillery…