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Simon Cameron to Ordnance Office, April 22, 1861
WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, April 22, 1861. My DEAR Sir: I am directed by the President of the United States to communicate to you, and through you to the officers and…
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HEADQUARTERS VIRGINIA FORCES, May 8, 1861
Richmond, Va., May 8, 1861. Col. A. G. BLANCHARD, C. 8. A.: COLONEL: I have been directed by the governor of Virginia to take charge of the troops of the…
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R. Jones to To the ASSISTANT ADJUTANT-GENERAL, April 18, 1861
April 18, 1861. Harper’s Ferry, Va., April 18, 1861—9 p. m. Sir: Up to the present time no assault or attempt to seize the Government property here has been made,…
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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.…