Joseph Hooker was an American Civil War general for the Union, chiefly remembered for his decisive defeat by Confederate general Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Chancellorsville in 1863. Hooker had served in the Seminole Wars and the Mexican-American War, receiving three brevet promotions, before resigning from the Army. At the start of the Civil War, he joined the Union side as a brigadier general, distinguishing himself at Williamsburg, Antietam and Fredericksburg, after which he was given command of the Army of the Potomac.
Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, June 12, 1863. I have much difficulty in getting a department force organized for immediate service. There is no doubt, when the measure is fully understood, a force…
HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS, June 13, 1863. June 13, 1863—8 p. m. Major-General REYNOLDs, Commanding at Bealeton: I have a brigade at Warrenton, with pickets at Sulphur Springs and Waterloo, with…
HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS, June 13, 1863. June 13, 1863—8 p. m. Major-General REYNOLDs, Commanding at Bealeton: I have a brigade at Warrenton, with pickets at Sulphur Springs and Waterloo, with…
HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS, Warrenton Junction, Va., June 14, 1863. Major-General REYNOLDs : Have heard nothing from Thoroughfare Gap. Sent same message by your aide. A. PLEASONTON, Brigadier-General, Commanding. BEALETON, June…
GENERAL ORDERS, HDQRS. NORTHERN DEPARTMENT, January 26, 1865. No. 4. Cincinnati, Ohio, January 26, 1865. Before a general court-martial which convened at Cincinnati, Ohio, January 17, 1865, pursuant to Special…