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Collection of Confederate Items - Hart Collection
39.1 C76 Box 1, Folder 4
Contents:
1. Gen. Order #36, 5-17-1862, War Dept. - Discharge Procedures
2. Gen. W. W. Loring Proclamation to The People of Western Va. 9-14-1862
3. Gen. W. W. Loring General Order - Dept. of South-Western Va. 8-1862 relating to absentees/stragglers of the 8th Va. Cavalry reporting prior to deadline to avoid be classified as deserters.
4. Lt. Gen. Ewell, Gen. Order 44, 6-15-1863, A prayer of thanksgiving following the capture of Winchester from the Union forces of Gen. Milroy.
5. Col. Gorgas, 1-10-1863, Ordnance Bureau Circular regarding quarterly reports.
6. Gen. Pegrams 10-18-1863 assignment to duty in Gen. Early's Division.
7. Gen. R. E. Lee's Farewell of the Army of N. Virginia 10 April 1865 (facsimile)
8. 1866 Engraving of Lee's Farewll Address authorised by Congress and printed in Baltimore. Lee's portrait at top, 4 National Flags, two stacks of cannon balls. The document is suitable for framing.
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War Department
Adjt & Inspr Gen's Office (Adjutant & Inspector General's Office)
Richmond, May 17, 1862
General Orders
No. 36
I. All applications for discharge
made by persons over 35 years of age, who have been
drafted since the 10th of March, 1862, under the
Virginia Laws and assigned to military organ-
izations serving under authority of the Confederate
States will be made by Brigade Commanders.
Regimental & Company Commanders causing
to be made out and signing, the "Soldiers
Discharge" and " Final Statements." required in
all cases of discharge; and papers to indicate
cause for the discharge.
II. In all cases where promotion is
due from seniority, and the competency of the parties en-
titled by position to promotion is questionable, a Board
of Examiners shall be convened by Brigade Com-
manders to determine the candidates capabilities of
instructing and controlling the commands commensurate
with the grade to which promotion is expected, as also
their efficiency, & perfect sobriety. All newly elected
officers will be examined before similar Boards of Examiners
to determine their competency, & the confirmation of the election.
By command of the Sec y of War.
(signed) S. Cooper, A. & I. General
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Endorsement of folded backside of the General Order
War Department
A. & I. Generals Office
General Orders
No. 36
In regard to discharge of
drafted men over 35, &
the Examing Board to
examine Officers
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To The People of Western Virginia
Issued from Charleston, Virginia on September 14, 1862
General Loring - Commanding the Department of Western Virginia
This General Order is type set for publication in the Charleston newspaper.
This appears to be a scan frpm the newspapers. Transcription is not required.
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General Order from the Department of South-Western, Virginia
Salt Sulphur Springs, August, 1862
Maj. General W. W. Loring
This general order was printed by Mr. D. A. St.Clair (editor) of the Wytheville, Va newspaper. This order probably appeared in the Wytheville Dispatch but was primarily distributed as a broadside. It relates to absentees from the 8th Virginia Cavalry and a deadline for reporting back to their commands before being considered deserters.
Transcription not required. From the scan this appears to be a broadside.
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Hd Qrs 2nd Army Corps
June 15th / 63
Gen orders
No. 44
The Lt. General commanding asks
the men and officers of the corps to unite with him
in returning thanks to our Heavenly Father for the
the signal success which has [ ] the valor of
this command. In acknowledgement of divine Fai _ _
chaplains will hold religious service in their respective
regiments at such times as may be most convenient.
With wonderful small loss - less than
300 killed wounded and missing, we have carried
strong works defended by an abundance of superior
artillery, capturing over 3000 prisoners and a large
quantities of military stores and supplies. Such
a result should strengthen the reliance in the
righteousmess of our cause which has inspired every
effort of our troops.
By command of
Lt. Genl Ewell
A. S. Pendleton
aaGenl
official
Jno W Daniel
A.A.G
Endorsement of the backside of the General Order:
Genl Orders
No 44 2nd Corp
_____________
June 15 1863
Thanksgiving
(ed: This General Order relates to the Confederate victory over the Union forces of General Milroy in what is known as the 2nd Battle of Winchester. The battle took place on June 13-15 and cleared the Valley of Union troops and opened Maryland and Pennsylvania to invasion. The Battle of Gettysburg is less than three weeks away.)
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Ordnance Bureau
Richmond Jany 10th / 63
Circular
Sir,
Captains of companies attached to
commands frequently send to this bureau
quarterly returns of ordnance & ord: stores.
By the Regulations, Commandants of Regts (regiments)
are now responsible for all ordnance & ord:
stores in their respective Commands & are required
assisted by their ord: Sergeants, to make out &
forward the necessary returns.
You will please call attention to the Reg-
ulations in this Respect.
(signed) J. Gorgas
Col & Chief of Ord:
true copy
Briscoe G. Baldwin
Lt. Col & _____ Ord _____
Official
A. S. Pendleton
A.A.G
Official
S. _____
aaag
Official Copy
R. N. Wilson
A. A. Genl
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Hd Qtr Early's Division
Oct 12,1863
General Orders
No. 18
Brigadier General
John Peagrom, P. A. C. S. (Provisional Army Confederate States) having reported
for duty, is assigned to the Brigade
lately commanded by Brigadier
General William Smith, which
will hereafter be known & desig
nated as Peagram's Brigade.
By Command of
Major Gen Early
(signed) ____ Daniel
A. A. G.
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endorsement on back:
31 st ____
Gen Pegram's
assignment to duty
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Head Quarters Army of No: Virginia
10th April 1865
General Order
No 9
After four years of arduous service
marked by unsurpassed courage and fortitude the Army
of Northern Virginia has been compelled to yield to
overwhelming numbers and resources.
I need not tell the brave survivors
of so many hard fought battles who have remained
steadfast to the last, that I have consented to this
result from no distrust of them.
But feeling that valor and devotion
could accomplish nothing that would compensate for
the loss that must have attended the continuance
of the contest I determined to avoid the useless sacrifice
of those whose past services have endeared them to
their countrymen.
By the terms of the agreement Officers
and men can return to their homes and remain
until exchanged. You will take with you the
satisfaction that proceeds from the consciousness
of duty faithfully performed, and I earnestly
pray that a merciful God will extend to you
His blessing and protection.
With an unceasing admiration
of your constancy and devotion to your country
and a grateful remembrance of your Kind and
generous consideration for myself, I bid you
all an affectionate farewell.
RELee
Genl
Brig Genl W. H Steven
Chief Eng AN Va
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Printed 8 1/2 by 11 version of the Farewell Address with Lee's picture centered at the top surrouned by 4 National Flads and two stack of cannon balls.
This copy was engraved by an Act of Congress in 1866 and engraved and printed by A. Hoen of Baltimore, Maryland.
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(ed: Transcribed by JT Copperclad)
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