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Unknown to James P. Major, June 11, 1861
Fort Vancouver, Wash. Ter. Fort Vancouver, Wash. Ter., June 11, 1861. MAJOR: Special Orders, No. 93, of 31st ultimo, reached me yesterday. My orders transmitted to you by this mail…
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Letters to James P. Major
James Patrick Major was a U.S. Army officer and a Confederate brigadier general during the American Civil War.
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21 letters
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George Wright to James P. Major, June 14, 1861
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF OREGON, Fort Vancouver, Wash. Ter., June 14, 1861. MAJOR: On receipt of Department Special Orders, No. 93, on the 10th instant, I ordered two companies to proceed…
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Wright to James P. Major, June 17, 1861
Fort Vancouver, Wash. Ter. Fort Vancouver, Wash. Ter., June 17, 1861. MAJOR: After making my orders on the 11th instant, I had an interview with Captain Russell, of the Fourth…
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Edwin M. Stanton to James P. Major, August 8, 1861
Fort Churchill, Nev. Ter. Fort Churchill, Nev. Ter., August 8, 1861. MAJOR: I have the honor to report, for the information of the general commanding the department, that with an…
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R. C. Drum to James P. Major, October 5, 1861
Los Angeles Los Angeles, October 5, 1861. MAJOR: I arrived at this place last evening. The headquarters of the Fourth Infantry and troops which came down on the Senator will…
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George Wright to James P. Major, October 5, 1861
Los Angeles Los Angeles, October 5, 1861. MAJOR: I arrived at this place last evening. The headquarters of the Fourth Infantry and troops which came down on the Senator will…
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George Wright to James P. Major, October 7, 1861
A Los Angeles A Los Angeles, October 7, 1861. _ MAJOR: Herewith inclosed you will receive copies of orders I have issued since my arrival at this place. In consequence…
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George Wright to James P. Major, October 11, 1861
Los Angeles Los Angeles, October 11, 1861. MAJOR: It is recommended to me by officers who have served long on this coast, and in this section of the State, that…
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Unknown to James P. Major, October 31, 1861
FORT CHURCHILL, NEV. TER. FORT CHURCHILL, NEV. TER., October 31, 1861. MAJOR: I have the honor to report the arrival of two companies of volunteers to relieve this command. No…
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Unknown to James P. Major, November 1, 1861
Fort Vancouver, Wash. Ter. Fort Vancouver, Wash. Ter., November 1, 1861. MAJOR: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt by this morning’s mail of your letters of the 22d,…
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Unknown to James P. Major, November 19, 1861
Fort Vancouver, Wash. Ter. Fort Vancouver, Wash. Ter., November 19, 1861. MAJOR: I have the honor to report that Companies B and I, Ninth Infantry, are now leaving the post…
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A. Cady to James P. Major, November 25, 1861
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF OREGON, Fort Vancouver, Wash. Ter., November 25, 1861. MAJOR: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt by this morning’s mail of your letter of the 15th…
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Unknown to James P. Major, December 11, 1861
Fort Vancouver, Wash. Ter. Fort Vancouver, Wash. Ter., December 11, 1861. MAJOR: Companies C and E, First Cavalry, under the command of Captain Magruder, will leave this place this evening…
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Joseph R. West to James P. Major, January 28, 1862
New San Pedro New San Pedro, January 28, 1862. MAJOR: Referring to my communication of the 26th instant, I now have to inclose certified copies of further advices received this…
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Unknown to James P. Major, June 8, 1862
HEADQUARTERS HUMBOLDT MILITARY DISTRICT, Fort Humboldt, June 8, 1862. MAJOR: I have the honor to report that on the 26th ultimo I ordered a detachment from Company A, Second Infantry…
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Francis J. Lippitt to James P. Major, June 25, 1862
HEADQUARTERS HUMBOLDT MILITARY DISTRIOT, Fort Humboldt, June 25, 1862. MAJOR: By the official report* of Lieutenant Myers, Third California Volunteer Infantry, received June 12, I find that the three soldiers…
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Unknown to James P. Major, June 25, 1862
HEADQUARTERS HUMBOLDT MILITARY DISTRIOT, Fort Humboldt, June 25, 1862. MAJOR: By the official report* of Lieutenant Myers, Third California Volunteer Infantry, received June 12, I find that the three soldiers…
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Unknown to James P. Major, July 12, 1862
HEADQUARTERS HUMBOLDT MILITARY DISTRICT, Fort Humboldt, July 12, 1862. MAJOR: About two weeks since Loball’s ranch and the mail station on the Van Dusen River were attacked and destroyed by…
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Francis J. Lippitt to James P. Major, August 4, 1862
HEADQUARTERS HUMBOLDT MILITARY DISTRICT, Fort Humboldt, August 4, 1862. MAJOR: Minor’s is on the north side of Redwood Creek, on the trail from Arcata to Fort Gaston. Descending the river…
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Unknown to James P. Major, August 4, 1862
HEADQUARTERS HUMBOLDT MILITARY DISTRICT, Fort Humboldt, August 4, 1862. MAJOR: Minor’s is on the north side of Redwood Creek, on the trail from Arcata to Fort Gaston. Descending the river…
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S. Hale to James P. Major, December 19, 1862
HEADQUARTERS TRIMBLE’S BRIGADE, December 19, 1862. December 19, 1862. Magor: I respectfully report that on Saturday, 13th of this month, I received orders from General Early to form my brigade…