Company order book with special orders, many of them for promotions and demotions. They include demotions for robbing a paroled rebel soldier, incompetence, intoxication, and disorderly behavior. There is an order that all men must turn in all civilian and rebel clothing. The book also appears to have been used for schoolwork and drawing by children at some later date. It also includes some song lyrics or poetry. Many pages are cut out of the back of the book and some pages partially missing.
Invoice of stores turned over by John S. Platner, Lt. Colonel Commanding 1st New York Veteran's Cavalry, to Hamilton K. Redway. This is the second of two near-identical copies; the documents have some words spelled differently.
Envelope from Hammond, Winslow & Williams, attorneys-at-law, Watertown, New York, to Honorable A. H. Laflin, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. Date from letter.
Inventory and inspection report of Quartermaster's stores issued to Capt. Hamilton K. Redway's company. The stores that were listed and inspected were: twelve canteens, twelve haversacks, and twelve ponchos. With the listed items, this report also includes the amount of time these items were in use, by whom they where received, as well as the item's condition and disposition. The report is signed by both Capt. Hamilton K. Redway and Capt. E. H. Brady while they were stationed at Camp Piatt in West Virginia. It is dated June 20, 1865.
Invoice of stores turned over by John S. Platner, Lt. Colonel Commanding 1st NY Veteran's Cavalry, to Hamilton K. Redway. This is the first of two near-identical copies; the documents have some words spelled differently and this copy has an ink blot near the top of the page.
Letter from Captain H. K. Redway to Captain and Assistant Adjutant General Melvin requesting that Private William Halcomb be returned to his company. The letter was forwarded and signed by a number of Generals and other officials before it reached Melvin.
A letter from Hamilton K. Redway at Kelly's Creek in West Virginia to his wife, Loriette Redway, on June 5, 1865. In a previous letter from his wife, Loriette asked him how he got the three hundred dollars that he sent to Mr. Baker. Redway informs Loriette that he received the money as pay for the months of January and February 1865. Redway explains that he has only received pay for those two months. He tells Loriette that he plans to save one thousand dollars, and will send the money to Loriette at that time. Redway asks about Loriette's father and about Charles.
A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Washington D.C. to his wife, Loriette Redway, on June 7, 1867. The letter is regarding Hamilton Redway's business and life in Washington. Redway informs Loriette that he may make arrangements to move his family to Washington if he succeeds in his pursuit, but will not do so without first hearing from Loriette. Redway mentions that he failed in passing the board, but asks Loriette to keep this information to herself.
Letter from O.G. Bacon to Hamilton K. Redway which discusses the the current happenings in Bacon's life and in the county he lives in. He tell Redway of a job offer he has taken and of the bountiful wheat and fruit crops. Bacon furthers that the two should continue to correspond to one another. In the letter's closing, he and his wife send their love to Redway's wife and family. Bacon wrote this letter to Redway while he was living in Rheatown, Tennessee.
List of clothing, camp and garrison equipage from John W. Alexander to H. K. Redway. Items include: hats, jackets, trousers, shirts, drawers, boots, stockings, blankets, coats, coats, canteens, ponchos, shelter tents.
The list of quartermaster's stores lost or destroyed in June of 1865 includes two cavalry horses shot by order of the veterinary surgeon for contagious disease.
A list of the Quartermaster's stores received of Captain Hamilton K. Redway at Camp Piatt, West Virginia on June 12, 1865. Nineteen cavalry horses in unserviceable condition and at an unknown cost were received of Redway.
Receipt Roll No. 1 of clothing distributed to non-commissioned officers, artificers, musicians, and privates of Company F, 1st New York Cavalry. The list includes the names of the men and what type of clothing they received.
A letter indicating the receipt of horses. Captain J. L. Hilt received from Nicholas Baker one black horse captured near Staunton, Virginia in June 1864.
Return of Capt. Hamilton K. Redway which details the present and absent men of Company "F" First Veteran regiment of the New York Cavalry for the month of June in the year of 1865. The return notes enlisted men on "extra or daily duty," commissioned officers present or absent, and any alterations made to the company for this particular month. This document was created while Redway was stationed at Camp Piatt in West Virginia.
Correspondence from Hamilton K. Redway to J.S. Platner on June 6, 1864 requesting the substitution of a man's son in his place. The man in question was absent from the Regiment since April 17, 1864 and was reported as a deserter.
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