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Franz Sigel
November 18, 1824 – August 21, 1902 During the American Civil War, Franz Sigel, one of President Abraham Lincoln's "political generals," achieved the rank of major general in the volunteer army and served as a corps commander with the Army of the Potomac. Franz Sigel was born in the town of Sinsheim, in the duchy…
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 (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 (Grand Reserve Division, AOP)
January 10, 1863 On January 10, 1863, Major General Franz Sigel issued General Orders, No. 1 (Grand Reserve Division, Army of the Potomac), assuming command of the Grand Reserve Division, Army of the Potomac. General Orders, No. 1. Hdqrs. Grand Reserve Division, Stafford Court House, Va., January 10, 1863 I. In obedience to orders received…
General Orders, No. 1 (U.S. War Department)
January 7, 1865 On January 7, 1865, the U.S. War Department issued General Orders, No. 1, announcing that President Abraham Lincoln had relieved Benjamin Butler of command of the Department of North Carolina. General Orders, No. 1 War Department, Adjutant General's Office Washington, January 7, 1865 By direction of the President of the United States,…
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. 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. 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…