Robert Preston papers, folder 6

Robert Taylor Preston (1809-80)

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

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Folder 6: June 23-30, 1861

1861, June 23: From: Head Quarters, Army of Potomac. Manassas Junction. General Order No. 25: Ordered changes in leave application process. By order of Col. Cocke.
1861, June 23: From: Head Quarters, Advanced Forces, Army of the Potomac, Fairfax Co. Ho. Special Order No. 18: Report forthwith to the Head Quarters, Army of the Potomac Requisitions for ammunition needs for service in the face of the Enemy. By order of Genl. Bonham.
1861, June 24: From: Head Quarters, 5th Brigade To: Col. Preston. Make requisitions for ammunition. By order of Col. Cocke.
1861, June 24: From: Head Quarters of the VA. Forces, Richmond. Personal Order No. 29: Information regarding the first periodical muster for payment of the Virginia Volunteers. By order of General Lee, Signed: Col. Cocke.
1861, June 24: From: Camp Cocke, Head Quarters The 28th Regiment, 5th Brigade will report forthwith for supplies. By order of Col. Preston.
1861, June 25: From: Camp Cocke. Regimental Order: It is Important that the regiment be at all times held in readiness for movement. Signed: Col. Preston.
1861, June 25: From: Head Quarters, 5th Brigade. In order to carry out Order No. 17, we are imposing limits on personal baggage herein defined. By order of Col. Cocke. Also enclosed, on same paper: 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 25: From: Head Quarters, Army of the Potomac. Special Order: B.F. Terry, T.S. Tubbock and D. Conner of the Texas Rangers are acting as scouts. Supply them due provisions. By order of Brig. General Beauregard, Signed: Thomas Jordan. View image.
1861, June 25: From: Head Quarters, Army of the Potomac. All feasible measures should be taken to secure an efficient equipment and outfit in all respects. Signed: Thomas Jordan.
1861, June 25: From: Camp Cocke, Regimental Order: Reading of Rules and Articles for the government of the Army of Virginia. Signed: Col. Preston.
1861, June 26: From: Head Quarters, 5th Brigade. To: Col. Preston. Concerning the movement of surplus baggage to be stored at Orange. Signed: John B. Cocke.
1861, June 26: From: Camp Cocke, Army of the Potomac. To: Col. Cocke. Request for instructions for loading picket and camp guard. Signed:, Col. Preston.
1861, June 27: From: Camp Cocke, Army of the Potomac. Regimental Order: Reduce our baggage to within limits stated. Signed: Col. Preston.
1861, June 27: From: Head Quarters, Army of the Potomac. General Order: Surgeon Thomas H. Williams appointed Medical Director of the Army of the Potomac. By order of Brig. General Beauregard, Signed: Thomas Jordan.
1861, June 27: From Camp Cocke, Army of the Potomac. Regimental Order: John A. Cobb transfer to Hospital duty. Signed: Col. Preston.
1861, June 28: From: Head Quarters, 5th Brigade. General Order: Order of documentation of the sick of the Company by the surgeon and report to company commander. Signed: Col. Cocke.
1861, June 28: From: Head Quarters, Advanced Forces, Army of the Potomac, Fairfax C.H. Order: Every commander is to procure a Confederate Flag. By order of Brig. Genl. Bonham, Signed: Geo. N. Lay.
1861, June 28: From: Head Quarters, Advances Forces, Army of the Potomac, Fairfax C.H. General Order No. 7 The parole and countersign will go into effect at twilight and continue for twenty-four hours. Also, instructions for dealing with approaching parties and security. By order of Brig. Genl. Bonham, Signed: Geo. N. Lay. View image.
1861, June 29: From: Head Quarters, 5th Brigade. General Order: Carry into effect Order No. 29 from Head Quarters, Army of the Potomac regarding mustering. Signed: Phillip Cocke.
1861, June 29: From: Head Quarters, Advances Forces, Army of the Potomac, Fairfax C.H. Regimental Quarter Master will not suffer the animals to be used for private purposes. Leaves of absence will not be granted to Teamsters. By order of Brig. Genl. Bonham, Signed: Geo. N. Lay.
1861, June 29: From: Head Quarters, Advances Forces, Army of the Potomac, Fairfax C.H. Regarding Guard Duty, sentinels must challenge so as to be heard distinctly two or three times repeatedly before cocking their weapon. By order of Brig. Genl. Bonham, Signed: Geo. N. Lay.
1861, June 29: From: Head Quarters, Army of the Potomac, Manassas Junction. General Order No. 29: Concerning the mustering of troops tomorrow. By order of Genl. Beauregard Signed: Sam. Jones.
1861, June 29: From: Head Quarters, Advances Forces, Army of the Potomac, Fairfax C.H. Monthly Returns tomorrow. By order of Brig. Genl. Bonham, Signed: Geo. N. Lay.
1861, June 30: From: Head Quarters, Advances Forces, Army of the Potomac, Fairfax C.H. Order to remove obstructions of turnpikes at Centreville and Old Braddock Road. Signed: Geo. N. Lay.
1861, June 30: From: Camp Cocke, Army of the Potomac. Request for supply report. Signed: Col. Preston.

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