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Fremont Body Guard
1861 In the American Civil War, Ohio provided the federal government with 260 regiments of men, including infantry, artillery, and cavalry units. Ohioans also served in several other regiments from other states, most notably from Kentucky, West Virginia, and Massachusetts, as well as in federal units. In the American Civil War, Ohio provided the federal…
Fremont’s Declaration of Martial Law
August 30, 1861 On August 30, 1861, Major General John C. Fremont declared martial law in Missouri and freed the slaves of Missouri residents in revolt against the United States. Headquarters of the Western Department St. Louis, August 30, 1861. Circumstances, in my judgment, of sufficient urgency, render it necessary that the commanding general of…
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 assuming command of the newly-created Army of the Potomac. General Orders, No. 1 Headquarters Army of the Potomac Washington, August 20, 1861. In accordance with General Order, No. 15, of August…
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 Ohio. GENERAL ORDERS NO. 1 Headquarters Department of the Ohio, Louisville, Ky., November 15, 1861 In pursuance of General Orders No. 37, of the 9th instant, from the Adjutant-General's office, Brigadier-General…
General Orders, No. 1 (Division of the Potomac)
Washington, July 27, 1861 On July 27, 1861, Major General George B. McClellan issued General Orders, No. 1 (Division of the Potomac) announcing that he was assuming command of the Division of the Potomac. General Orders, No. 1 Headquarters Division of the Potomac Washington, July 27, 1861 In accordance with General Order, No.47, of July…
General Orders, No. 1 (Virginia Forces)
April 23, 1861 On April 23, 1861, Major General Robert E. Lee issued General Orders, No.1 announcing that he was assuming command of the military and naval forces of Virginia. General Orders, No.1 Headquarters, Richmond, Va., April 23, 1861 In obedience to orders from his excellency John Letcher, governor of the State, Maj. Gen. Robert…
General Orders, No. 106 (Headquarters of the Army)
December 5, 1861 On December 5, 1861, the Headquarters of the US Army issued General Orders, No. 106, announcing appointments to fill the ranks of officers. This is a partial transcript of the order listing appointments to the ranks of major general and brigadier general. General Orders, No. 106 Headq'rs of the Army, Adj't General's…
General Orders, No. 135 (U.S. War Department)
September 19, 1862 Issued by the U.S. War Department on September 19, 1862, General Orders No. 135 attached Western Virginia to the Department of the Ohio, and named Samuel R. Curtis as commander of the newly created Department of the Missouri. General Orders No. 135 War Dep't, Adjutant General's Office Washington, September 19, 1862 By…
General Orders, No. 14 (U.S. War Department)
May 3, 1861 Issued by the U.S. War Department on May 3, 1861, General Orders No. 14 created the Department of the Ohio. GENERAL ORDERS NO. 14 War Dep't, Adjutant General's Office, Washington, May 3, 1861. The States of Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois will constitute a new Military Department, (soon to be subdivided into several…
General Orders, No. 15 (CSA)
October 22, 1861 On October 22, 1861 the Confederate War Department issued General Orders, No. 15 creating the Department of Northern Virginia, composed of the Valley District, the Potomac District, and the Aquia District. GENERAL ORDERS, No 15. ADJT. AND INSP. General 'S OFFICE, Richmond, Va., October 22, 1861. 1. A department is established, to…