HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Washington, April 1, 1861. U. S Army, Washington, D. O.: Srr: You have been designated to take command of an expedition to re-enforce and hold Fort…
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Washington, December 31, 1860. To the PRESIDENT: Lieutenant-General Scott again begs leave to trespass for a moment ‘ on the indulgence of the President of the…
Washington Washington, April 21, 1861. Maj. J. A. HASKIN, First Artillery ‘), Commanding Fort Washington, Md. : Srr: The General-in-Chief directs that you bring to all vessels passing Fort Washington,…
MaRTInsBurRG, V. A. MaRTInsBurRG, V. A., July 12, 1861. Col. K. D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant-General : Dispatch of 11th received and confirms my impression expressed on 9th instant. To properly…
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Washington, September 16, 1861. Brig. Gen. E. V. SUMNER, U. S. Army, San Francisco, Cal. : Besides the volunteer force called for from California to guard…
Washington, October 14, 1801. Brig. Gen. THOMAS W. SHERMAN, U. S. Volunteers : SIR: You have been selected to command the land portion of a joint expedition with a naval…
April 30, 1861. April 30, 1861. Maj. Irvin McDoOWELL, Assistant Adjutant-General : Dispatch immediately two companies of Pennsylvania volunteers to the navy-yard, with instructions they be sent forthwith in a…
Washington, June 24, 1861. Sir: Mr. Snethen, of Baltimore, a gentleman of standing, al deliver to you this communication. He has just ¢ given to the Secretary of War and…