Fort McHenry, Md., June 17, 1861. Col. E. D. TOWNSEND, Asst. Adjt. Gen. U. 8S. Army: Sir: Major-General Banks, commanding the Department of Annapolis, directs me to state, for the…
GENERAL ORDERS, ADJT. AND INSP. GENERAL’S OFFICE, October 8, 1864. No. 77. Richmond, October 8, 1864. The following will supersede General Orders, No. 76, present series, which are hereby revoked:…
GENERAL ORDERS, ADJT. AND INSP. GENERAL’S OFFICE, October 5, 1864. No. 76. Richmond, October 5, 1864. I. All details heretofore granted under authority of the War Department to persons between…
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…
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…
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…
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…