The Harrisons of Virginia have shared in the 250-year history of United States politics and its governance, and have also worked in religious ministry, beginning in the Colony of Virginia. Family members include a Founding Father of the United States, Benjamin Harrison V, as well as three U.S. presidents: William Henry Harrison, Benjamin Harrison, and Abraham Lincoln. Some Harrisons have served as state and local public officials and others have worked in education, medicine, and business. Entertainer Elvis Presley is also in their number.
Washington, April 19, 1861. Capt. H. G. WrieGHt, Corps of Engineers, Washington ; Sir: You are selected as an engineer officer of high science and judgment, to repair promptly to…
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Washington, April 19, 1861. Capt. H. G. WrieGHt, Corps of Engineers, Washington ; Sir: You are selected as an engineer officer of high science and judgment,…
GENERAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS, April 22, 1861. Nowa } Fredericksburg, Va., April 22, 1861. By the authority of the governor of the State of Virginia I assume command of the volunteers…
UPPER MARLBOROUGH, MD. UPPER MARLBOROUGH, MD., April 25, 1861. General STEUART, Commander of the Virginia Forces at Alexandria, Va.: Accompanying I send you the latest intelligence, brought by me from…
ALEXANDRIA, VA. ALEXANDRIA, VA., April 26, 1861. General LEE, Commander-in-Chief : The two 8-inch columbiads have arrived, and, there being four rifled cannon at Aquia, under Captain Walker, I shall…
Culpeper Court-House, Va., May 7, 1861. Sir: Shall I arrest Colonel Taylor for disobedience of orders and unsoldier-like conduct, in having evacuated Alexandria, under the cirCnar.IX] CONFEDERATES EVACUATE ALEXANDRIA, VA.…
Richmond, Va., May 8, 1861. Col. P. St. GEORGE COCKE, Commanding Potomac Division: COLONEL: I am instructed by Major-General Lee to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of the 6th…