Edward Benjamin Townsend was an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He performed and composed "For Your Love", a rhythm and blues doo-wop classic, and co-wrote "Let's Get It On" with Marvin Gaye.
ORDERS :] HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Washington, April 21, 1861. It is understood that a body of volunteers approaching this city has reached Cockeysville or other points within seventeen or…
Washington Washington, April 21, 1861. Maj. J. A. HASKIN, First Artillery, Commanding Fort Washington, Md.: Sir: The steamer Monticello, from New York, is expected soon to arrive in the river,…
Washington Washington, June 3, 1861. General R. PATTERSON, U.S. A., Chambersburg, Pa. : General Scott will send you in a few days a letter of instructions. One or two batteries…
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, AASA Washington, June 5, 1861. 3rigadier-General SUMNER, U. S. Army, Commanding the Department of the Pacific, San Francisco, Cal.: SIR: The General-in-Chief directs that you act…
sh Washington sh Washington, June 10, 1861. Maj. Gen. B. F. BUTLER, Commanding Fort Monroe, Virginia : Sir: Your letters of the 4th and 6th instant are received. The General-in-Chief…
Washington Washington, June 15, 1861. Capt. B. Du Barry, U.S. Ag , Chambersburg, Pa.: It is said you are making ‘ire angements to send all regiments arriying at Harrisburg to…
Washington Washington, June 15, 1861. General MCDOWELL, Arlington: General Scott says, whether Harper’s Ferry is evacuated or not, General Patterson cannot cross the river before Wednesday next [19th]. This in…
Washington Washington, June 25, 1861. Maj. Gen. N. P. Banks, U.S. A., Commanding Department of Annapolis, Fort McHenry, Md.: Str: The General-in-Chief has heard that on several occasions, when troops…
F Washington F Washington, July 6, 1861. General PATTERSON, Martinsburg, Va.: Governor Curtin has been requested to send two regiments of State troops (probably the two near Bedford) to Cumberland…
F Washington F Washington, July 6, 1861. General PATTERSON, Martinsburg, Va.: Governor Curtin has been requested to send two regiments of State troops (probably the two near Bedford) to Cumberland…
SPECIAL ORDERS, ] WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERAL’S OFFICE, July 8, 1861. No. 181. Washington, July 8, 1861. * * * * * * * 6. Bvt. Capt. Richard C. Drum,…
ALEXANDRIA ALEXANDRIA, July 22, 1861. Col. T. A. Scott: General Scott’s last instructions to me last night, before I retreated, was to retire to our camps in Washington. Is this…
et HeEapguagrers Army et HeEapguagrers Army, July 22, 1861. General McDowEL1, U. S. A., Arlington: General Scott says it is eke intended you should reduce your com ea Ri mand…
HEADQUARTERS ‘OF THE ARMY, Washington, July 25, 1861. Brig. Gen. E. V. SUMNER, U.S. Army, Commanding Department of the Pacific, San Francisco, Cal. : Str: The colonel of ordnance has…
HEADQUARTERS ‘OF THE ARMY, Washington, July 25, 1861. Brig. Gen. E. V. SUMNER, U.S. Army, Commanding Department of the Pacific, San Francisco, Cal. : Str: The colonel of ordnance has…
HEADQUARTERS ‘OF THE ARMY, Washington, July 25, 1861. Brig. Gen. E. V. SUMNER, U.S. Army, Commanding Department of the Pacific, San Francisco, Cal. : Sir: The colonel of ordnance has…
Washington, August 16, 1861. Brig. Gen. E. V. SUMNER, U.S. Army, Commanding, &e., San Francisco, Cal. : SIR: A telegram was sent you this day in relation to an expedition…
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Washington, August 16, 1861. Brig. Gen. E. V. SUMNER, U.S. Army, Commanding, &e., San Francisco, Cal. : SIR: A telegram was sent you this day in…
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Washington, August 16, 1861. Brig. Gen. E. V. SUMNER, U.S. Army, Commanding, &e., San Francisco, Cal. : SIR: A telegram was sent you this day in…
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Washington, August 21, 1861. Brigadier-General SUMNER, Commanding Department of the Pacific, San Francisco, Cal. : SIR: In reply to your letter of the 24th July, the…
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Washington, August 22, 1861. Major-General MCCLELLAN, U. S. A., Commanding Department of the. Potomac : – SIR: The General-in-Chief directs me to say that, on information…
Washington, September 9, 1861. Brig. Gen. E. V. SUMNER, U. 8. Army, Commanding Department of the Pacific, San Francisco, Cal.: SIR: Lieutenant-General Scott, with the assent of the Secretary of…
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Washington, September 9, 1861. Brig. Gen. E. V. SUMNER, U. 8. Army, Commanding Department of the Pacific, San Francisco, Cal.: SIR: Lieutenant-General Scott, with the assent…
Washington, September 16, 1861. Brig. Gen. E. V. SUMNER, U. S. Army, Commanding Department of the Pacific, San Francisco: SIR: A dispatch was sent you by the pony express the…