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T. J. Jackson, May 7, 1861
May 7, 1861. Harper’s Ferry, Va., May 7, 1861. Major-General LEE, Commanding Virginia Forces : GENERAL: I forward herewith a statement of the strength of my command at this post,…
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T. J. Jackson, May 6, 1861
Harper’s Ferry, Va., May 6, 1861. General LEE, Commander-in-Chief : GENERAL: I assumed command of this post on Monday last, soon after my arrival here. Since that time I have…
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HEADQUARTERS VIRGINIA FORCES, May 6, 1861
Richmond, Va., May 6, 1861. Lieut. Col. D. A. LANGHORNE, Lynchburg, Va.: COLONEL: In my letter to you of this date you were directed to muster the volunteer companies from…
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HEADQUARTERS POTOMAC DEPARTMENT, May 5, 1861
Culpeper Court-House, May 5, 1861. Commissioned by the governor, with the sanction of the council, and confirmed by the Convention, in the rank of brigadier-general of volunteers, to date from…
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HEADQUARTERS VIRGINIA FORCES, May 5, 1861
Richmond, Va., May 5, 1861. Maj. Gen. W. Gwynn, Commanding, &c., Norfolk, Va.: Siz: Twenty-five thousand rounds of musket ammunition have been ordered to you, on your requisition for one…
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R. E. Lee, May 4, 1861
Richmond, Va., May 4, 1861. Col. GEORGE A. PORTERFIELD, Harper’s Ferry, Va.: COLONEL: You are directed to repair to Grafton, Taylor County, Virginia, and select a position for the troops…
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HEADQUARTERS VIRGINIA FORCES, May 3, 1861
Richmond, Va., May 3, 1861. Col. W. B. TALIAFERRO, Gloucester Court-House, Va. : COLONEL: I have the honor to inform you that you have been appointed colonel of Virginia volunteers.…
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R. E. Lee, May 3, 1861
Richmond, Va., May 3, 1861. General P. ST. GEORGE COCKE, Alexandria, Va. : GENERAL: Under the authority of the governor of Virginia, by his — proclamation of the 3d instant,…
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HEADQUARTERS VIRGINIA FORCES, May 1, 1861
Richmond, Va., May 1, 1861. Col. T. J. JACKSON, Commanding Harper’s Ferry, Va.: CoLONEL: Under authority of the governor of the State, you are directed to call out volunteer companies…
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HEADQUARTERS VIRGINIA FORCES, April 29, 1861
Richmond, Va., April 29, 1861. Lieut. Col. JoHN McCAUSLAND: You will proceed to the valley of the Kanawha, and muster into the service of the State such volunteer companies (not…