Samuel Peter Heintzelman was a United States Army general. He served in the Seminole War, the Mexican-American War, the Yuma War and the Cortina Troubles. During the early months of the American Civil War, he was a prominent figure, rising to the command of a corps.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAO, February 25, 1863. February 25, 1863—6.30 p. m. (Received 7 p. m.) Major-General HEINTZELMAN, Headquarters Defenses : A large cavalry force has made its appearance…
Washington Washington, March 31, 1863. Maj. Gen. S. P. HEINTZELMAN, Commanding Department of Washington: GENERAL: I herewith send a tabular statement* of armament, garrisons, &c., of the forts constituting the…
HEADQUARTERS CHIEF ENGINEER OF DEFENSES, Washington, June 6, 1863. Maj. Gen. S. P. HEINTZELMAN, Commanding Department of Washington : GENERAL : I inclose for your perusal a copy of a…
HEADQUARTERS STAHEL’S CAVALRY DIVISION, Fairfax Court-House, Va., June 24, 1863. Major-General HEINTZELMAN, Commanding Department of Washington : GENERAL: I have just received the following order, which I shall comply with…