Fugitive Slave Act of 1850
September 18, 1850 The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 was passed by Congress as one provision of the Compromise of 1850. The harsh terms … Read more
G.F. Wiles
Born in Zanesville, Ohio on April 4, 1826, Wiles earned a living as a steamboat captain and owner. He principally sailed his boat, the … Read more
General Orders, No. 1 (Army of Tennessee)
December 27, 1863 On December 27, 1863, General Joseph E. Johnston issued General Orders, No. 1 (AoT) announcing that he was assuming command of … Read more
General Orders, No. 1 (Army of the Potomac)
August 20, 1861 On August 20, 1861, Major General George McClellan issued General Orders, No. 1 (Army of the Potomac) announcing that he was … Read more
General Orders, No. 1 (CSA)
February 9, 1865 On February 9, 1865, Robert E. Lee issued General Orders, No. 1 (CSA) announcing that he had assumed command of the … Read more
General Orders, No. 1 (Department of the Ohio, 1861)
November 15, 1861 Brigadier-General Don Carlos Buell issued General Orders No. 1 on November 15, 1861, establishing his command of the Department of the … Read more
General Orders, No. 1 (Department of the Ohio, 1862)
August 23, 1862 Major-General Horatio G. Wright issued General Orders No. 1 on August 23, 1862, taking command of the Department of the Ohio. … Read more
General Orders, No. 1 (Dept. of Ms. & E. La.) (CSA)
October 14, 1862 On October 1, 1862, Lieutenant General John C. Pemberton issued General Orders, No. 1 (Department of Mississippi and East Louisiana, announcing … Read more
General Orders, No. 1 (Division of the Mississippi, 1864)
March 18, 1864 On March 18, 1864, Major General William T. Sherman issued General Orders No. 1 taking command of the Division of the … Read more