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General Orders, No. 101 (Army of the Potomac)
March 13, 1862 On March 13, 1862 Major General George B. McClellan issued General Order No. 101, reorganizing the Army of the Potomac in to five corps, in compliance with president Abraham Lincoln's War order No. 2. Head-Quarters, Army of the Potomac, Fairfax Court House, Va., March 13th, 1862 General Orders, No. 101: In compliance…
General Orders, No. 101 (U.S. War Department)
August 11, 1862 On August 11, 1862 the US War Department issued General Orders, No. 101, announcing President Abraham Lincoln's appointment of Major General Henry Halleck as General-in-Chief of US land forces, effective July 11, 1862. GENERAL ORDERS, No. 101. WAR DEPARTMENT, ADJT. General 'S OFFICE, Washington, August 11, 1862. The following order is published…
General Orders, No. 103 (U.S. War Department)
August 12, 1862 On August 12, 1862, the U.S. War Department issued General Orders No. 103, codifying President Abraham Lincoln's June 26 order to create the Army of Virginia, Major General John Pope commanding. General Orders, No. 103 WAR DEP'T, ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, Washington, August 12, 1862 The following is an order of the President…
General Orders, No. 104 (U.S. War Department)
August 13, 1862 On August 13, 1862, the U.S. War Department issued General Orders, No. 104, announcing President Abraham Lincoln's executive order prohibiting citizens liable for the draft from leaving the United States, and suspending the writ of habeas corpus for persons arrested for disloyal practices. General Orders, No. 104 War Dep't, Adjutant General's Office…
General Orders, No. 109 (U.S. War Department)
August 16, 1862 On August 16, 1862, the U.S. War Department issued General Orders, No. 109 announcing that President Abraham Lincoln authorized military commanders to seize property in states in rebellion for military purposes. The order also authorized military leaders to employ laborers of African descent for military purposes. General Orders, No. 109 War Dep't,…
General Orders, No. 11 (Department of the South)
May 9, 1862 On May 9, 1862, Major General David Hunter, commanding the Department of the South, issued General Orders, No. 11, declaring the slaves in Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida to be forever free. General Orders No. 11 Headquarters Department of the South Hilton Head, S.C., May 9, 1862 The three States of Georgia,…
General Orders, No. 11, (Department of the South)
May 9, 1862 On May 9, 1862, Major General David Hunter, commanding the Department of the South, issued General Orders, No. 11, freeing all slaves in Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina. President Abraham Lincoln rescinded this order on May 19, 1862. General Orders, No. 11 Headquarters, Department of the South, Hilton Head, S.C., May 9,…
General Orders, No. 112 (U.S. War Department)
August 19, 1862 Issued by the U.S. War Department on August 19, 1862, War Orders Number 112, re-created the Department of the Ohio, with Major-General Horatio G. Wright in command. GENERAL ORDERS NO. 112 War Dep't, Adjutant General's Office Washington, August 19, 1862 – The Department of the Ohio hereby created, will be composed of…
General Orders, No. 116 (Department No. 2, CSA)
August 15, 1862 On August 15, 1862, Confederate General Braxton Bragg issued General Orders, No. 116, resuming his command of the Army of the Mississippi. GENERAL ORDERS, No. 116. HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT No. 2, Chattanooga, Tenn., August 15, 1862. I. The commander of the forces resumes command of the Army of the Mississippi for the impending…
General Orders, No. 122 (U.S. War Department)
September 2, 1862 On September 2, 1862, the U.S. War Department issued General Orders, No. 122, announcing that Major General George B. McClellan was given command of all troops for the defense of the capital. General Orders, No. 122. War Dep't, Adjutant General's Office Washington, September 2, 1862 Major General McClellan will have command of…