Richmond, Va., September 80, 1864. General M. J. WRIGHT, Macon, Ga.: The enlistment of Irish and other foreign prisoners, as proposed, is sanctioned. * J. A. SEDDON, Secretary of War.…
Hagerstown, Md., June 17, 1861. General CADWALADER, Williamsport, Md.: GENERAL: Have halted Thomas, Miles, and Burnside, sent for a battery at Carlisle, and have the whole force here ready to…
GENERAL ORDERS, ADJT. AND INSP. GENERAL’S OFFICE, September 22, 1864. No. 73. Richmond, Va., September 22, 1864. I. The generals of reserves will hereafter control the enrolling officers and conduct…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 725 ] Department of State, Washington, September 28, 1863. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 8th…
Hagerstown, Md., June 17, 1861. Maj. Gen. GEORGE CADWALADER, Commanding, &e., near Williamsport, Md. :« GENERAL: Only the “City Troop” of cavalry ‘remain with you; all regulars with the command…
GENERAL ORDERS, ADJT. AND INSP. GENERAL’S OFFICE, September 15, 1864. No. 72. Richmond, Va., September 15, 1864. Private letters or communications relative to military marches and operations are frequently mischievous…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 723.] Department of State, Washington, September 26, 1863. Sir: Referring to previous instructions upon similar cases, I enclose a copy of a letter of…
GENERAL ORDERS, ADJT. AND INSP. GENERAL’S OFFICE, September 6, 1864. No. 71. Richmond, Va., September 6, 1864. I. Leaves of absence may be granted by commandants of conscripts to medical…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 720.] Department of State, Washington, September 22, 1863. Sir: The opening of the campaign is attended with some embarrassments which, in the excitement of…
Hagerstown, Md., June 17, 1861. Col. LEW1s WALLACE, Eleventh Regiment Indiana Volunteers, Cumberland, Md.: COLONEL: Simultaneously with your telegram that your scouts had Seen no troops within twelve miles of…