Assistant Adjutant General Thom Vincent directs Captain Henry Clay Wood concerning the promotion of James C. Austin from captain to major.
Edward McPherson endorses James C. Austin's request for a reinstatement to his regiment, the 126th Pennsylvania Volunteers. He requests that the General bring the request to the attention of the Secretary.
James C. Austin resigns from his position as major in the 126th Pennsylvania Volunteers because of poor health.
Colonel James G. Elder appoints John Ault as chaplain of the 126th Pennsylvania.
The captains of the 126th Pennsylvania nominate John Ault as chaplain.
Henry H. Breneman swears his loyalty upon his appointment as Second Lieutenant in Company E of the 126th Pennsylvania Volunteers.
William W. Walker requests leave to attend to the health of his ailing father.
Washington G. Nugent recommends that William W. Walker be removed from camp to recover from his illness.
P. M. Watson, the Assistant Secretary of War, granted James R. Gilmore of 126th Pennsylvania Volunteers a furlough.
Sanford Schroeder sends notice to William W. Walker and George Walker of their brother's illness and his wish to see them.
S. E. Suffield reports that James Pott requires additional leave to recover from his wound in his head.
John H. Reed's physician finds him unable to travel. John Lomans concurs in the physician's diagnosis.
D. Nelson Rome discusses the circumstances and consequences of John H. Reed's resignation.
John H. Reed tenders his resignation, citing his injuries and his reluctance to receive pay while recuperating.
John H. Reed encloses his physician's certificate designating his unfitness for travel.
John Ault, the chaplain of the 126th Pennsylvania, requests leave because of sickness, emphasizing his greater chances of recovering with the comforts of home.
D. D. Swift, the acting Assistant Surgeon for the 91st Regiment, requests a leave of absence to recover from his illness.
This document is an unsigned request for leave for John Ault to recover from his illnesses.
McClendenin, the attending physician, reports on Thomas G. Pilkington's wounded leg.
A doctor reports on John H. Gray's medical history and treatment.
Frank Grube, an assistant surgeon, requests leave prior to a temporary transfer from the 126th Pennsylvania to the 134th Pennsylvania.
A. H. Senseny certifies William W. Walker's sickness in support of an application for a leave of absence.
A. H. Senseny certifies that William W. Walker's fever rendered him unfit for duty. Another doctor, James Hamwith, concurs in Senseny's opinion.
James Pott requests an extension of his leave to fully recover from his wound in his head. He vows to return to service as quickly as he is able and asserts his desire to serve his country.
Charles M. Carleton certifies that D. D. Swift is unfit for duty due to chronic dysentery.
McClendenin reports that Pilkington has died from wounds received in the Battle of Fredericksburg.
William W. Walker explains his illness and requests an extension of his furlough.
John Reed requests the paperwork necessary to obtain a leave of absence.
A surgeon certifies to the illness of John H. Reed and supports his application for an extension of his leave of absence.
Joseph Hills McClintock describes the various illnesses of John Ault, rendering him unable to return to service.
George Welsh requests leave to attend to his unsettled private affairs.
James C. Austin requests from Major Thomas M. Vincent a certificate of muster so that he could be paid.
Dr. Joseph Hills Clintock certifies that John Ault remains unfit for duty for at least another thirty days.
B. F. Lides identifies D. D. Swift as unfit for duty. Samuel Weeks, a justice of the peace, certifies to the qualifications of Lides.
W. D. Clarke, the clerk of the 134th Regiment certifies that George Welsh is not indebted to this department.
Joseph Hills McClintock documents John Ault's continued illnesses, including a relapse caused by a "slight exposure."
. A. Humphreys recommended John W. Stewart as the Assistant Commissary of Muster to replace E. W. Alcott.
Brigadier General A. Humphreys requests permission for T. J. Nill to proceed to Washington in care of baggage.
Daniel Leedy requests Edwin Stanton's favorable help in releasing his son, William Leedy, from Fort McHenry, where he had been imprisoned as a deserter. A. K. McClure and Captain Elder endorse Daniel Leedy's letter.
George Melott explains his illness and whereabouts before an arrest in Ohio.
This document is an unsigned medical report for John H. Peters, detailing his vital statistics and his death.
A. R. Davison, captain of Company K of the 126th Pennsylvania, lists the final statement of pay and clothing for Simon W. Rupley.
Several ministers of the German Reformed Church recommend John Ault as an Army chaplain.
Washington G. Nugent certifies to the illness of D. D. Swift. He further reveals that Swift had been continuing caring for soldiers of the 91st Regiment despite his chronic dysentery.
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