Letters to Major-General BIRNEY

William Birney was an American professor, Union Army general during the American Civil War, attorney and author. An ardent abolitionist, he was noted for encouraging thousands of free black men to join the Union army.

1863
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Gouverneur K. Warren to Major-General BIRNEY, June 16, 1863

From Gouverneur K. Warren

To Major-General BIRNEY

June 16, 1863

HEADQUARTERS FIRST CORPS, Centreville, June 16, 1863. Major-General BIRNEY, Commanding Third Corps: The following just received from headquarters Army of the Potomac : The general will give orders direct to…