Robert Preston papers, folder 5

Robert Taylor Preston (1809-80)

Papers, 1849-1871, n.d., 0.2 cu. ft., Ms92-003

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Folder 5: June 16-22, 1861

1861, June 16: From: Head Quarters, Camp Pickens. To: Col. Preston. A party of your men, yesterday, fired their weapons at an embankment. Several of the balls hit the hospital. Use stringent measures in putting a stop to this neglect of orders. Signed: Thomas Rhett.
1861, June 16: From: Head Quarters, Department of Alexandria, Camp at Manassas Junction. General Order No. 17: All officers of the Quarter Master's department, prepare to advance at short notice. All troops will be furnished with ten days rations and forty rounds of ammunition. By order of Brig. General Beauregard, Signed: Thomas Jordan. View image.
1861, June 16: From: Camp Pickens. Detail for fatigue duty. By order of Col. Terrett, Signed: Thomas J. Rhett.
1861, June 16: From: Head Quarters, Camp Pickens. General Order No. 8: All unattached regiments see that the requirements of General Order No. 17 be completed. By order of Col. Terrett, Signed: Thomas J. Rhett.
1861, June 16: From: Head Quarters, Camp Pickens. General Order No. 7: The Commander directs that General Order No. 12 of Head Quarters, Department of Alexandria be published at evening parade. By order of Col. Terrett, Signed: Thomas J. Rhett.
1861, June 16: From: Head Quarters, Camp Pickens. To: Col. Preston. Detail for tomorrow. By order of Col. Terrett, Signed: Davis Mitchell.
1861, June 18: From: Head Quarters, Camp Pickens. Special Order No. 12: Detail a party to inspect the guard pickets on the Orange and Alexandria Railroad. By order of Col. Terrett, Signed: Thomas J. Rhett.
1861, June 18: From: Head Quarters, Camp Pickens. Special Order No. 13: Strict orders will be given to the general guard to prevent the sale of ardent spirits in camp. By order of Col. Terrett, Signed: Thomas J. Rhett.
1861, June 18: From: Head Quarters, Camp Pickens. To: Col. Preston. Directions for transfers. Signed: Thomas Rhett.
1861, June 18: From: Head Quarters, Camp Pickens. General Order No. 9: The Colonel commanding regrets that it has been found necessary to reiterate General Order No. 16 of Head Quarters, Dept. of Alexandria. By order of Col. Terrett, Signed: Thomas J. Rhett.
1861, June 18: From: Head Quarters, Camp Pickens. To: Col. Preston. Transfers to be places into effect tomorrow. Signed: Thomas Rhett
1861, June 18: From: Head Quarters, Dept. of Alexandria, Camp at Manassas Junction. General Order No. 19: Transfer and Dispositions of Companies. By order of Brig. General Beauregard, Signed: Thomas Jordan.
1861, June 19: From: Head Quarters, Camp Pickens. Detail for tomorrow. By order of Col. Terrett, Signed: Thomas J. Rhett.
1861, June 21: From: Head Quarters, Army of the Potomac, Manassas Junction. General Order No. 20: Organization of the First Corps. of Army of the Potomac. By order of Brig. General Beauregard, Signed: Thomas Jordan.
1861, June 21: From: Head Quarters, 5th Brigade. Marching Instructions with respect to Special Order No. 20: By Order of Phillip Cocke.
1861, June 21: From: Head Quarters, Camp Pickens. General Order No. 1: General Order No. 19 of Head Quarters, Dept. of Alexandria will be carried into effect today. By order of Col. Terrett, Signed: Thomas J. Rhett.

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