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Civil War: Officers Promoted by Brevet |
Historical Documents & Congressional Record Entries: 14 Regiment
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The Following are extracted from: Senate Executive Journals;
Senate Journals; House of Representatives Journals.************
OFFICERS PROMOTED BY BREVET: 1862-1867
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The President of the United States.
To the Senate of the United States:
I nominate the persons named in the accompanying list for regular appointment in the Army of the United States, as proposed by the Secretary of War.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Washington, May 3, 1862.
Fourteenth Regiment of Infantry.
a.. Sergeant-Major Frank W. Perry, of the Fourteenth Infantry, to be second lieutenant.
b.. First Sergeant George L. Choisy, of Company F, Fourteenth Infantry, to be second lieutenant.
c.. First Sergeant Thomas S. Wright, of Company H, Fourteenth Infantry, to be second lieutenant.
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The President of the United States.
To the Senate of the United States:
I nominate the person named in the accompanying list for regular promotion in the Army of the United States, as proposed by the Secretary of War.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Washington, June 14, 1862.
War Department, June 14, 1862.
Sir: I have the honor to propose for your approbation the name of First Sergeant Thomas S. Doebler, of Company E, 2d Battalion, 14th Infantry, for regular promotion as second lieutenant in the 14th infantry, U. S. Army.
I am, sir, with great respect, your obedient servant,
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
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The President of the United States.
To the Senate of the United States:
I nominate the persons named in the accompanying list for regular promotion in the Army of the United States, as proposed by the Secretary of War.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Washington, June 21st, 1862.
FOURTEENTH REGIMENT OF INFANTRY.
a..
To be second lieutenants.
a.. First Sergeant Henry C. Peck, of Company G, First Battalion, Fourteenth Infantry.
b.. Sergeant Charles G. Smedberg, of Company H, First Battalion, Fourteenth Infantry.
c.. Sergeant John K. Clay, of Company A, Second Battalion, Fourteenth Infantry.
d.. Sergeant William Douglas, of Company F, Second Battalion, Fourteenth Infantry.
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The President of the United States.
To the Senate of the United States:
I nominate the person named in the accompanying list for regular promotion in the Army of the United States, as proposed by the Secretary of War.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Washington, July 2, 1862.
War Department,
Washington, July 2, 1862.
Sir: I have the honor to propose for your approbation the following-named person for regular promotion in the Army of the United States
FOURTEENTH REGIMENT OF INFANTRY.
a..
To be second lieutenant.
a.. Sergeant Augustus H. Bainbridge, of Company A, Second Battalion, Fourteenth Regiment of Infantry.
I am, sir, with great respect, your obedient servant,
E. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
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The President of the United States.
To the Senate of the United States:
I nominate the persons named in the accompanying communication for appointment in the Army of the United States; as proposed by the Secretary of War.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Washington, February 18, 1863.
Fourteenth Regiment of Infantry.
a.. Sergeant George R. Vernon, of Company F, to be second lieutenant, vice Bellows, promoted.
b.. Sergeant George L. Browning, of Company F, to be second lieutenant, to fill an original vacancy.
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The following messages were received from the President of the United States, by Mr. Nicolay, his secretary:
To the Senate of the United States:
I nominate Stephen I. Field, now the chief justice of the supreme court of California, to be judge of the circuit court of the United States for California, in place of Matthew Hale McAllister, resigned.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Executive Mansion,
Washington, February 23, 1863.
Fourteenth Regiment of Infantry.
a.. Lieutenant-Colonel John F. Reynolds, 14th Regiment of Infantry, to be colonel by brevet, June 26, 1862, and brigadier-general by brevet, June 27th, 1862, for distinguished services at the battles of Mechanicsville, Chickahominy, and Charles City.
b.. Major George Sykes, 14th Regiment of Infantry, to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet, June 27, 1862, and colonel by brevet, June 30, 1862, for distinguished services at the battles of Gaines' Mill, Chickahominy, Turkey Bridge, and Manassas.
c.. Captain John D. O'Connell, 14th Regiment of Infantry, to be major by brevet, June 27, 1862, and lieutenant-colonel by brevet, July 1, 1862, for distinguished services in the battles before Richmond and in the battle of Manassas.
d.. Captain David B. McKibbin, 14th Regiment of Infantry, to be major by brevet, June 27, 1862, and lieutenant-colonel by brevet, July 1, 1862, for distinguished services in the battles before Richmond and battle of Manassas.
e.. First Lieutenant James B. Sinclair, 14th Regiment of Infantry, to be captain by brevet, June 27, 1862, for distinguished services in the battles before Richmond.
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The President of the United States.
To the Senate of the United States:
I nominate the officers named in the accompanying list for promotion by brevet in the Army of the United States, as proposed by the Secretary of War.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Washington, March 7, 1863.
Fourteenth Regiment of Infantry.
Fourteenth Regiment of Infantry.
a.. Lieutenant-Colonel John F. Reynolds, 14th Regiment of Infantry, to be colonel by brevet, June 26, 1862, and brigadier-general by brevet, June 27th, 1862, for distinguished services at the battles of Mechanicsville, Chickahominy, and Charles City.
b.. Major George Sykes, 14th Regiment of Infantry, to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet, June 27, 1862, and colonel by brevet, June 30, 1862, for distinguished services at the battles of Gaines' Mill, Chickahominy, Turkey Bridge, and Manassas.
c.. Captain John D. O'Connell, 14th Regiment of Infantry, to be major by brevet, June 27, 1862, and lieutenant-colonel by brevet, July 1, 1862, for distinguished services in the battles before Richmond and in the battle of Manassas.
d.. Captain David B. McKibbin, 14th Regiment of Infantry, to be major by brevet, June 27, 1862, and lieutenant-colonel by brevet, July 1, 1862, for distinguished services in the battles before Richmond and battle of Manassas.
e.. First Lieutenant James B. Sinclair, 14th Regiment of Infantry, to be captain by brevet, June 27, 1862, for distinguished services in the battles before Richmond.
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To the Senate of the United States:
I transmit to the Senate, for its consideration with a view to ratification, two conventions between the United States and His Belgian Majesty, signed at Brussels on the 20th May and the 20th of July last, respectively, and both relating to the extinguishment of the Scheldt dues, &c. A copy of so much of the correspondence between the Secretary of State and Mr. Sanford, the minister resident of the United States at Brussels, on the subject of the conventions as is necessary to a full understanding of it, is also herewith transmitted.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Washington, December 22, 1863.
Fourteenth Regiment of Infantry.
a.. Major John H. King, of the Fifteenth Infantry, to be lieutenant-colonel, June 1, 1863, vice Reynolds, promoted to the Fifth Infantry.
b.. Captain Lewis O. Hunt, of the Fourth Infantry, to be major, June 8, 1883, vice Williams, resigned.
c.. Captain Levi C. Bootes, of the Sixth Infantry, to be major, October 20, 1863, vice Sykes, promoted to the Seventh Infantry.
d.. First Lieutenant James F. Millar to be captain, September 17, 1863, vice McIntosh, resigned.
e.. First Lieutenant John McClintock to be captain, April 30, 1863, vice Watson, deceased.
f.. First Lieutenant Philip Schuyler, jr, to be captain, July 11, 1863, vice Durkee, resigned.
g.. First Lieutenant David Krause to be captain, July 31, 1863, vice McCall, resigned.
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h.. Second Lieutenant Alonzo J. Bellows to be first lieutenant, September 17, 1862, vice Millar, promoted.
i.. Second Lieutenant Frank W. Perry to be first lieutenant, February 7, 1863, vice Dix, resigned.
j.. Second Lieutenant George L. Choisy to be first lieutenant, April 30, 1863, vice McClintock, promoted.
k.. Second Lieutenant Patrick H. Moroney to be first lieutenant, July 11, 1863, vice Schuyler, promoted.
l.. Second Lieutenant Thomas S. Doebler to be first lieutenant, July 31, 1863, vice Krause, promoted.
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The President of the United States.
To the Senate of the United States:
I nominate the officers named in the accompanying list for promotion in the Army of the United States, as proposed by the Secretary of War.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Washington, D. C., December 31, 1863.
Fourteenth Regiment of Infantry.
a.. Major John H. King, of the Fifteenth Infantry, to be lieutenant-colonel, June 1, 1863, vice Reynolds, promoted to the Fifth Infantry.
b.. Captain Lewis O. Hunt, of the Fourth Infantry, to be major, June 8, 1883, vice Williams, resigned.
c.. Captain Levi C. Bootes, of the Sixth Infantry, to be major, October 20, 1863, vice Sykes, promoted to the Seventh Infantry.
d.. First Lieutenant James F. Millar to be captain, September 17, 1863, vice McIntosh, resigned.
e.. First Lieutenant John McClintock to be captain, April 30, 1863, vice Watson, deceased.
f.. First Lieutenant Philip Schuyler, jr, to be captain, July 11, 1863, vice Durkee, resigned.
g.. First Lieutenant David Krause to be captain, July 31, 1863, vice McCall, resigned.
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h.. Second Lieutenant Alonzo J. Bellows to be first lieutenant, September 17, 1862, vice Millar, promoted.
i.. Second Lieutenant Frank W. Perry to be first lieutenant, February 7, 1863, vice Dix, resigned.
j.. Second Lieutenant George L. Choisy to be first lieutenant, April 30, 1863, vice McClintock, promoted.
k.. Second Lieutenant Patrick H. Moroney to be first lieutenant, July 11, 1863, vice Schuyler, promoted.
l.. Second Lieutenant Thomas S. Doebler to be first lieutenant, July 31, 1863, vice Krause, promoted.
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The President of the United States.
To the Senate of the United States:
I nominate the persons named in the accompanying communication for regular promotion in the Army of the United States, as proposed by the Secretary of War.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Washington, December 12, 1864.
Fourteenth Regiment of Infantry.
a.. Lieutenant-Colonel Gabriel R. Paul, of the Eighth Infantry, to be colonel, September 13, 1864, vice Stone, resigned.
b.. Captain Gurden Chapin, of the Seventh Infantry, to be major, May 18, 1864, vice Giddings, promoted to the Sixteenth Infantry.
c.. First Lieutenant Drake De Kay to be captain, May 14, 1864, vice Burke, deceased.
d.. First Lieutenant George K. Brady to be captain, June 10, 1864, vice Brodhead, deceased.
e.. First Lieutenant James F. McElhone to be captain, June 18, 1864, vice Keyes, deceased.
f.. Second Lieutenant Henry C. Peck to be first lieutenant, May 14, 1864, vice De Kay, promoted.
g.. Second Lieutenant William O. Douglass to be first lieutenant, May 14, 1864, vice Clay, deceased.
h.. Second Lieutenant Thomas E. Collins to be first lieutenant, June 9, 1864, vice Brodhead, promoted.
i.. Second Lieutenant Augustus H. Bainbridge to be first lieutenant, June 10, 1864, vice Brady, promoted.
j.. Second Lieutenant Chambers McKibbin to be first lieutenant, June 18, 1864, vice McElhone, promoted.
k.. Second Lieutenant George R. Vernon to be first lieutenant, August 15, 1864, vice Lyon, resigned.
To be majors by brevet.
a.. Captain William R. Smedberg, of the Fourteenth United States Infantry, for gallant services at the battle of the Wilderness, and during the present campaign before Richmond, Virginia, July 6, 1864.
b.. Captain Edward McK. Hudson, of the Fourteenth United States Infantry, for gallant services at the battle of the Wilderness, and during the present campaign before Richmond, Virginia, August 1, 1864.
c.. Captain David B. McKibbin, of the Fourteenth United States Infantry, for gallant services at the battle on the North Anna, Virginia, August 1, 1864.
d.. Captain Horace K. Thatcher, of the Fourteenth United States Infantry, for gallant services at the battle of the North Anna, Bethesda Church, and during the present campaign before Richmond, Virginia, August 1, 1864.
e.. Captain Richard F. O'Beirne, of the Fourteenth United States Infantry, for gallant services at the battle of the North Anna, Virginia, August 1, 1864.
f.. Captain James F. Miller, of the Fourteenth United States Infantry, for gallant services at the battle of the Wilderness, and during the present campaign before Richmond, Virginia, August 1, 1864.
g.. Captain Drake De Kay, of the Fourteenth United States Infantry, for gallant services at the battle of the Wilderness, Virginia, August 1, 1864.
h.. Captain George K. Brady, of the Fourteenth United States Infantry, for gallant services during the operations on the Weldon Railroad, Virginia, August 18, 1864.
i.. Brevet Captain George L. Choisey, United States Army, for gallant services at the battle on the Weldon Railroad, Virginia, August 18, 1864.
To be captain by brevet.
First Lieutenant James B. Sinclair, of the Fourteenth Infantry, for gallant services at the battle of Spottsylvania, August 1, 1864.
First Lieutenant Frank W. Perry, of the Fourteenth Infantry, for gallant services at the battle of the Wilderness, Virginia, August 1, 1864.
First Lieutenant George L. Choisey, of the Fourteenth Infantry, for gallant services at the battle of the North Anna River, Virginia, August 1, 1864.
First Lieutenant Alfred Foot, of the Fourteenth Infantry, for gallant services during the operations on the Weldon Railroad, August 18, 1864.
First Lieutenant James W. Weir, of the Fourteenth Infantry, for gallant services at the battle of the Weldon Railroad, Virginia, August 18, 1864.
a.. First Lieutenant Augustus H. Bainbridge, of the Fourteenth Infantry for gallant services during the operations on the Weldon Railroad, August 18, 1864.
a.. First Lieutenant Chambers McKibbin, of the Fourteenth Infantry, for gallant services at the battle of the North Anna River, and during the operations on the Weldon Railroad, August 18, 1864.
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The President of the United States.
To the Senate of the United States:
I nominate the persons named in the accompanying communication for appointment in the Regular Army of the United States, as proposed by the Secretary of War.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Washington, February 20, 1865.
TO BE SECOND LIEUTENANTS.
Fourteenth Regiment of Infantry.
a.. Sergeant Edmund Burgoyne, of Company G, Eleventh United States Infantry, to date from February 18, 1865, to fill an original vacancy.
b.. Sergeant Charles Hartel, of Company C, Eighth United States Infantry, to date from February 18, 1865, to fill an original vacancy.
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a.. Sergeant Robert S. Lord, of Company E, Eleventh United States Infantry, to date from February 18, 1865, to fill an original vacancy.
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To the Senate of the United States:
I nominate the persons named in the accompanying communication for regular promotion in the Army of the United States, as proposed by the Secretary of War.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
Washington, D. C., February 13, 1866.
Fourteenth Regiment of Infantry.
a.. Major Henry D. Wallen, of the Seventh Infantry, to be lieutenant-colonel, July 30, 1865, vice King, promoted to the Ninth Infantry.
b.. First Lieutenant John H. Walker to be captain, May 6, 1865, vice Ingraham, resigned.
c.. First Lieutenant John S. Wharton to be captain, June 30, 1865, vice Schuyler, resigned.
d.. First Lieutenant Patrick Collins to be captain, July 23, 1865, vice Locke, resigned.
e.. First lieutenant James B. Sinclair to be captain, July 25, 1865, vice Overton, resigned.
f.. First Lieutenant James W. Weir to be captain, August 14, 1865, vice Lawrence, resigned.
g.. First Lieutenant George M. Downey to be Captain, October 5, 1865, vice Norton, dismissed.
h.. First Lieutenant Robert H. Porter to be captain, November 4, 1865, vice Hudson, promoted to the Fifteenth Infantry.
i.. First Lieutenant James Henton to be captain, November 4, 1865, vice McElhone, retired.
j.. First Lieutenant William H. Mills to be captain, December 23, 1865, vice Thatcher, dishonorably dismissed.
k.. Second Lieutenant Edmund Burgoyne to be first lieutenant, March 12, 1865, vice Cushman, resigned.
l.. Second Lieutenant Robert C. Lord to be first lieutenant, March 12, 1865, vice Foot, promoted.
m.. Second Lieutenant Robertson S. Fergus to be first lieutenant, March 23, 1865, vice Moroney, retired.
n.. Second Lieutenant Thomas F. Tobey to be first lieutenant, May 6, 1865, vice Doebler, retired.
o.. Second Lieutenant Homer J. Ripley to be first lieutenant, June 30, 1865, vice Walker, promoted.
p.. Second Lieutenant Amandus C. Kistler to be first lieutenant, July 21, 1865, vice Wharton, promoted.
q.. Second Lieutenant R. C. Du Bois, to be first lieutenant October 9, 1865, vice Hartel, whose appointment has been canceled.
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The President of the United States.
To the Senate of the United States:
I nominate the persons named in the accompanying communication for appointment in the Army of the United States, as proposed by the Secretary of War.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
Washington, March 17, 1866.
Fourteenth Regiment of Infantry.
a.. Louis R. Stille, late captain of the Third Pennsylvania Cavalry, to be second lieutenant, March 16, 1866, vice Fergus, promoted.
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The President of the United States,
To the Senate of the United States:
I nominate the officers named in the accompanying communication for regular promotion in the Army of the United States, as proposed by the Secretary of War.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
Washington, April 16, 1866.
Fourteenth Regiment of Infantry.
a.. Second Lieutenant Augustus H. Bainbridge to be first lieutenant, June 9, 1864, vice Brodhead, promoted.
b.. Second Lieutenant Chambers McKibbin to be first lieutenant, June 10, 1864, vice Brady, promoted.
c.. Second Lieutenant George R. Vernon to be first lieutenant, vice McElhone, promoted.
d.. Second Lieutenant George L. Browning to be first lieutenant, vice Lyon, deceased.
e.. Second lieutenant Samuel McConihe to be first lieutenant, February 23, 1866, vice Sinclair, promoted.
f.. Second Lieutenant John H. Gallagher to be first lieutenant, February 23, 1866, vice Weir, promoted.
g.. Second Lieutenant Frederick E. Camp to be first lieutenant, February 23, 1866, vice Peck, dismissed.
h.. Second lieutenant George W. Steele to be first lieutenant, February 23, 1866, vice Bellows, resigned.
i.. Second lieutenant Azor H. Nickerson to be first lieutenant, February 23, 1866, vice Downey, promoted.
j.. Second Lieutenant Otis W. Pollock to be first lieutenant, February 23, 1866, vice Porter, promoted.
k.. Second Lieutenant John C. Carroll to be first lieutenant, February 23, 1866, vice Henton, promoted.
l.. Second Lieutenant Charles B. Western to be first lieutenant, February 23, 1866, vice Mills, promoted.
Fourteenth Regiment of Infantry.
a.. Second Lieutenant L. H. Robinson, of the One hundred and nineteenth Regiment United States Colored Troops, to be second lieutenant, April 19, 1866, vice Tobey, promoted.
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The President of the United States.
To the Senate of the United States:
I nominate the persons named in the accompanying communication for appointment in the Army of the United States, as proposed by the Secretary of War.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
Washington, May 5, 1866.
Fourteenth Regiment of Infantry.
a.. William McK. Owen, late lieutenant of the Sixth California Volunteers, to be second lieutenant, May 4, 1866, vice Ripley, promoted.
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The President of the United States.
To the Senate of the United States:
I nominate the persons named in the accompanying communication for appointment in the Army of the United States, as proposed by the Secretary of War.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
Washington, May 10, 1866.
Fourteenth Regiment of Infantry.
a.. Captain Thomas M. McDougal, of the Fifth Kansas Volunteers, to be second lieutenant, May 10, 1866, vice Kistler, promoted.
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The President of the United States.
To the Senate of the United States:
I nominate the persons named in the accompanying communication for appointment in the Army of the United States, as proposed by the Secretary of War.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
Washington, June 30, 1866.
Fourteenth Regiment of Infantry.
a.. Thilo Schultze, late first lieutenant of the Fifteenth Missouri Volunteers, to be second lieutenant, May 21, 1866, vice Loomis, declined.
Fourteenth Regiment of Infantry.
a.. Samuel A. Porter, late colonel of the One hundred and twenty-third United States Colored Troops, to be second lieutenant, May 11, 1866, vice Du Bois, promoted.
b.. William C. Manning, late colonel of the One hundred and third Regiment United States Colored Troops, to be second lieutenant, May 11, 1866, vice McConihe, promoted.
c.. George Macomber, late captain of the Twenty-fourth Massachusetts Volunteers, to be second lieutenant, May 11, 1866, vice Gallager, promoted.
d.. Thomas K. Boggs, late adjutant of the Twenty-third Pennsylvania Volunteers, to be second lieutenant, May 11, 1866, vice Camp, promoted.
e.. Charles Bird, late colonel of the First Regiment United States Veteran Volunteers, to be second lieutenant, May 11, 1866, vice Steele, promoted.
f.. Captain E. B. Harlan, assistant adjutant-general of Volunteers, to be second lieutenant, May 11, 1866, vice Nickerson, promoted.
g.. Warren Granger, late lieutenant-colonel of the One hundredth New York Volunteers, to be second lieutenant, May 11, 1866, vice Pollock, promoted.
h.. Walter J. McClymonds, late first lieutenant of the One hundred and fourth Ohio Volunteers, to be second lieutenant, May 11, 1866, vice Carroll, promoted.
i.. Horace V. Knight, late captain of the Twentieth Michigan Volunteers, to be second lieutenant, May 11, 1866, vice Western, promoted.
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The President of the United States.
To the Senate of the United States:
I nominate the officers named in the accompanying communication for appointment by brevet in the Volunteer force, as proposed by the Secretary of War.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
Washington, July 9th, 1866.
Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel James B. Sinclair, first lieutenant of the Fourteenth Regiment United States Infantry, for gallant and meritorious services during the war, to date from March 13, 1865.
Brevet Major William R. Smedberg, captain of the Fourteenth Regiment United States Infantry, for gallant and meritorious services during the war, to date from March 13, 1865.
Brevet Major James B. Sinclair, first lieutenant of the Fourteenth Regiment United States Infantry, for gallant and meritorious services during the war, to date from March 13, 1865.
Captain David Krause, of the Fourteenth Regiment United States Infantry, for gallant and meritorious services at the battle of Gettysburg, Pa., to date from March 13, 1865.
Captain Robert H. Porter, of the Fourteenth Regiment United States Infantry, for faithful and meritorious services, to date from November 4, 1865.
First Lieutenant James Henton, of the Fourteenth Regiment United States Infantry, for gallant and meritorious services at the battle of Gettysburg, Pa., to date from March 13, 1865.
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The President of the United States.
To the Senate of the United States:
I nominate the officers named in the accompanying communication for appointment by brevet in the Army of the United States, as proposed by the Secretary of War.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
Washington, July 18th, 1866.
Fourteenth Regiment of Infantry.
a.. Captain Roderick Stone, of the Fourteenth Regiment United States Infantry, to be major by brevet, for gallant and meritorious services at the battle of Valverde, N. M., to date from February 21, 1862.
b.. Captain Patrick Burke, of the Fourteenth Regiment United States Infantry, to be major by brevet, for gallant and meritorious services at the battle of Resaca, Ga., to date from May 14, 1864.
c.. Captain Hamlin W. Keyes, of the Fourteenth Regiment United States Infantry, to be major by brevet, for gallant and meritorious services at the battle of the Wilderness, Va., to date from May 5, 1864.
d.. First Lieutenant Warren W. Chamberlain, of the Fourteenth Regiment United States Infantry, to be captain by brevet, for gallant and meritorious services at the battle of Bull Run, Va., to date from August 30, 1862.
e.. First Lieutenant D. M. Broadhead, of the Fourteenth Regiment United States Infantry, to be captain by brevet, for gallant and meritorious services at the battle of the Wilderness, Va., to date from May 5, 1864.
f.. First Lieutenant John K. Clay, of the Fourteenth Regiment United States Infantry, to be captain by brevet, for gallant and meritorious services at the battle of the Wilderness, Va., to date from May 5, 1864.
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g.. Second Lieutenant George W. Hoover, of the Fourteenth Regiment United States Infantry, to be first lieutenant by brevet, for gallant and meritorious services at the battle of Gaines' Mill, Va., to date from June 27, 1862.
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The President of the United States.
To the Senate of the United States:
I nominate the persons named in the accompanying communication for appointment in the Army of the United States, as proposed by the Secretary of War.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
Washington, July 20, 1866.
Fourteenth Regiment of Infantry.
a.. John W. Lewis, late captain of the Fourth Kentucky Cavalry, to be second lieutenant, July 20, 1866, vice Gilliland, declined.
b.. Almeron S. Mathews, late captain of the Twenty-second Michigan Volunteers, to be second lieutenant, July 20, 1866, vice Eskridge, promoted.
c.. Augustus P. Greene, late captain of the Fifteenth New York Engineers, to be second lieutenant, July 20, 1866, vice Converse, promoted.
d.. George McTaylor, late private of the Seventy-third Ohio Volunteers, to be second lieutenant, July 20, 1866, vice Chilson, promoted.
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The President of the United States.
To the Senate of the United States:
I nominate the persons named in the accompanying communication for appointment in the Army of the United States, as proposed by the Secretary of War.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
Washington, December 29, 1866.
a.. First Lieutenant George L. Choisy, of the Fourteenth Regiment United States Infantry, to be captain in the Fortieth Regiment United States Infantry, to date from July 28, 1866, to fill an original vacancy.
Transfers.
Major Lewis C. Hunt, of the Fourteenth Infantry, to the Fourth Infantry, August 21 1866.
To be brigadier-generals by brevet.
Brevet Colonel David B. McKibbin, United States Army and captain in the Fourteenth Regiment United States Infantry, for gallant and meritorious services during the war, to date from March 13, 1865.
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The following messages were received from the President of the United States, by Mr. Moore, his secretary.
To the Senate of the United States:
I nominate Billington C. Whiting, of California, who was commissioned during the recess of the Senate, to be superintendent of Indian affairs for the district of California, under act of Congress, approved April 8, 1864.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
Washington, D. C., Feb'y 5, 1867.
Fourteenth Regiment of Infantry.
a.. First Lieutenant Augustus H. Bainbridge to be captain, August 11, 1866, vice O'Connell, promoted to the Seventeenth Infantry.
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b.. Second Lieutenant Lewis P. Derby to be first lieutenant, July 28, 1866, vice Tobey, the regimental adjutant.
c.. Second Lieutenant Levi H. Robinson to be first lieutenant, August 11, 1866, vice Bainbridge, promoted.
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The President of the United States.
To the Senate of the United States:
I nominate the officers named in the accompanying communication for appointment by brevet in the Army of the United States, as proposed by the Secretary of War.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
Washington, February 13, 1867.
To be majors by brevet.
a.. Giles B. Overton, late captain of the Fourteenth Regiment United States Infantry, for gallant and meritorious services during the war, to date from March 13, 1865.
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