Map of Virginia and North Carolina
Oliver, John M. – Undated
Extract from Gen. A. Mc. D. McCook’s off. Report of the Battle of Shiloh I take great pleasure in calling your attention to the conduct of Col Oliver and a portion of his regiment the 15th Michigan
Oliver, John M. – Undated
Newspaper articles: “From Sherman’s Army”; “From the Fifteenth Infantry.”; “Return of the 15th Michigan Veterans”; “Presentations to Col. Oliver, Fifteenth Infantry”; “Return of the Fifteenth Mounted Infantry.”; “Brig. Gen. John M. Oliver”; “The Fifteenth Michigan.”; “The Battle of Pittsburg Landing”; “The Immediate Front”
Oliver, John M. – Undated
Mrs. J. M. Oliver Monroe Michigan Pen [ ? ] New York Kindness of Shackleton
Oliver, John M. – Undated
There is a strong Union Element in Pocohontas. If protected or armed it would show itself actively. Middleton is strongly secesh Dr S H White Allen McKinsie Parks & Lilliard are the leaders. White was a major in the 12 months service at the expiration of the term he returned home.
Oliver, John M. – Undated
Moses Ryer C E. 15 Mich Vols Please give Colonel Oliver the sum of $25 you owe me & oblige Gottlieb Michael Schmitt
Oliver, John M. – Undated
At this place Genl McArthur took command of the Division and my command was again attached to Col Olivers Brigade. And here I wish to return my sincere thanks to these Gallant Officers for their many favors bestowed on the 16 Regt on our march to Ripley and back to this place.
Oliver, John M. – Society of the Army of the Tennessee Banquet Flyer, November 17, 1869
Society of the Army of the Tennessee banquet flyer
Oliver, John M. – Society of the Army of the Tennessee Banquet Flyer, December 16, 1868
Society of the Army of the Tennessee banquet flyer, December 16, 1868
Oliver, John M. – March 9, 1867
Headquarters Army of the United States, Washington, D. C., March 9th 1867 Dear Mrs. Oliver; With a very bad pen at the General’s table I take great pleasure in inviting you & the General to spend this evening with us to meet a party of only twenty, who will be treated to some delightful music vocal & instrumental.
Oliver, John M. – September 13, 1865
Detroit Sept 13th 1865 Hon E M Stanton Secretary of War Dear Sir Brigadier Genl J. M. Oliver of this state desires the position of Maj of Cavalry in the Regular Army. Genl Oliver is a good soldier & has fought bravely through the war. I shall be much gratified if you can give him the position which he desires
Oliver, John M. – May 23, 1865
Head Quarters 13th. A.C. Near Washington D.C. May 23” 1865. Genl. Be pleased to see that all you pioneers are put in platoons, armed with implements and placed at the head of your Division at at review. Have no Brigade pioneers. Turn out all the black servants, cooks etc. you can conveniently clothe neatly, and make plattoons of them to march in rear of Regiments.
Oliver, John M. – May 12, 1865
Headquarters Fifteenth Army Corps, Army of the Tennessee. Near Richmond Va May 12th 1865 Brig Genl. Jno. M. Oliver Dear sir Capt LaPoint one of the quartermasters of your brigade, took from us at Marietta Ga, as the army left that point, a splendid mule which did not belong to the government, but which we had owned for some time
Oliver, John M. – May 11, 1865
Head-Quarters Cavalry Corps, M. D. M., Macon Ga May 77th 1865. I, the undersigned, Dr. L. L. Pollock a Major Surgeon C.S.A do solemnly swear that I will not bear arms against the United States of American, or give any information, or do any military duty whatsoever, and that I will not permit or counsel any of the men of my command to do any act in hostility to the United States, or inimical to a permanent peace, upon the basis of a united nationality, until regularly relieved by the United States of this obligation. Lewis L. Pollock M.D.
Oliver, John M. – March 30, 1865
Head Quarters 3d Brig 2nd Div 15th A.C. Near Goldsboro N.C. March 30th 1865 Captain I have the honor to submit the following Memoranda of Marches on the late Campaign from Savannah G.A. to Goldsboro N.C. Jan 30th 1865. Broke camp (Near Beauford S.C.) at 7 oclock A.M. and crossed River at the Ferry on Pontoon Bridge took road through Gardens corner past Bridge Church and there left hand road to [ ? ] reached camp 3.45. P.M. Distance marched 17. miles.
Oliver, John M. – March 27, 1865
Hd Qrs 3 Brig 2 Div 15 AC Goldsboro NC 27 March 1865 My Dear Wife I have just received your letters of the 3 November 24 January 20 of February & 2d March also a note of my dearst Willy 24 January. You My own were the first and indeed the only one as yet to tell me anything about confirmations I suppose one will hear officially in a day or so Your letter of March 2d came first & was very welcome fully as much & as the news in the paper. I expected opposition & would not been greatly surprised to have been defeated as there seems to be no way to reach the rascals who malign me so persistantly
Oliver, John M. – Fort Fisher Map, February 3, 1865
Sketch of the Vicinity of Fort Fisher
Oliver, John M. – Fort Fisher Map, January 15, 1865
Map of the Plan and Sections of Fort Fisher
Oliver, John M. – January 13, 1865
War Department Savannah Ga January 12 1865 Sir You are hereby informed that the President of the United States has appointed you provisionally Brigadier General of Volunteers in the service of the United States, to rank as such from the twelfth day of January, One thousand eight hundred and sixty five.
Oliver, John M. – January 12, 1865
War Department Savannah, Ga. January 12, 1865 Sir, You are hereby informed that the President of the United States has appointed your provisionally Brigadier General of Volunteers. in the service of the United States, to rank as such from the twelfth day of January, one thousand eight hundred and sixty five.
Oliver, John M. – January 5, 1865
Hd Ar 3 Brigd 2d Division 15 AC Savannah Ga Jnauary 5 1865 Capt G. Lofland A. A. Genl 2d Div 15 AC Sir I have this honor to report the following details of operations of this Brigade in the Campaign so gloriously conducted by the Capture of Fort McAllister and Surrender of Savannah.
Oliver, John M. – December 27, 1864
Headquarters 4 Div 15 AC Savannah Ga Dec 27/64 Capt F. F. Whitehead AAG 15 AC Having learned that Col. J. M. Oliver 15 Mich V V Infty has been recommended for promotion by his Division commander. I take this occasion to add my testimonial to the worth & merit of that officer. For two years I have been more or less intimately associated with Col. Oliver in the service and have even found him devoted to the interests of the Union
Oliver, John M. – November 9, 1864
Head Quarters, Company ……, Fifteenth Regiment Michigan Volunteer Infantry. Near Marietta Ga Nov 9th 1864 Dear John What do you think of this paper Frank McCard the little fifer sent to Ohio & got it printed & I believe Ohio first rate selling it out. You remember what I told You one night coming up home. I mean the night of the democratic meeting don’t forget it.
Oliver, John M. – September 22, 1864
Headquaters, Department and Army of the Tennessee. East Point Ga Sept 22 1864. Special Orders, II No. 214 In accordance with provisions of Sec. 11, Act of Congress promulgated in General Orders No. 216, War Department, current series, Leave of Absence for 20 days is granted Col John M. Oliver