Archer Anderson to 532 OPERATIONS IN MD., N. VA, AND W. VA. (Oma XIV. âââ, March 17, 1862
GENERAL ORDERS, ! HEADQUARTERS AQUIA DISTRICT, VA.,
March 17, 1862.
-The major-general commanding the Aquia District desires to congratulate his own and the division of General Whiting on the admirable discipline and zeal for the service they have ever shown. The regularity and order of their march from Occoquan, Dumfries, and Evansport, made under circumstances of much difficulty, and their perfect subordination in this city, are speaking acts in evidence that have given him greatest satisfaction. Let us all remember that we are now at the threshold of those great events which must decide the fate of our beloved country. Each soldier in such a cause should be a hero. Let . every man now in arms for the glory and independence of his home resolve to continue in that obedience and patience which equally with courage constitute the true soldier. Thus shall we be prepared to meet, and with God’s blessing to defeat, the advancing columns of our’ enemies.
By command of Maj. Gen. T. H. Holmes:
Assistant Adjutant-General,
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