Archive of 8 Congressional Civil War Date Resolutions from the Secretary of War

Archive of 8 Congressional documents, all war-date, octavo, some multi-paged. 9.75" x 5.75". 22 pages total. In small part: transportation of troops, new recruits for old regiments and armament of fortifications, pensions to widows of deceased chaplains and soldiers. One of the documents provides a table showing the names, rank, and pay of the aides-de-camp including the captains, lieutenant colonels, and majors. Each document is written in relation to a certain issue, one resolution of the legislature of Maine discusses the inadequacies of a railroad route between New York and Washington, and another a transcription from the Paymaster General asking for (truncated) a pay increase of the clerical force in his bureau. A seven page pamphlet transmits a resolution of the Senate on the subject of gun contracts. A thorough grouping of U.S. government documents pertaining to the Civil War. Overall very good condition, minor wear to edges. (Inventory #: 11070)