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 … Read more
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 … 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 (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 (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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more