Robert Preston papers, folder 7

Robert Taylor Preston (1809-80)

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

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Folder 7: July-December, 1861

1861, July 1: From: Head Quarters, Advances Forces, Army of the Potomac, Fairfax C.H. To: Col. Preston. Call on the Brig. General tomorrow after breakfast. Signed: Geo. Lay.
1861, September 20: Requisition for Ordnance and Ordnance Stores for the use of the 28th Regiment of the Va. Volunteers. Signed: P. Breckenridge.
1861, September 25: From: Head Quarters, Advances Forces, Falls Church. To: Col. Preston. Report to Genl. Longstreet immediately upon your arrival.
1861, September 26: From: Head Quarters, Advances Forces, Camp at Masons Hill, Regarding troop movement. By order of Col. Preston
1861, September 26: From: Masons Hill. Col. Preston's response to criticism of misinterpreted orders. Signed: Col. Preston.
1861, September 27: From: Head Quarters, Advances Forces. To: Col. Preston. Request for troop movement.
1861, September 28: From: Fairfax Co. Virginia. To: Col. Preston. Inquiry on the probable state of Masons Hill. Signed: M. Mason.
1861, October 3: From: Richmond. To: Col. Preston. Regarding Transfers.
1861, October 17: From: Head Quarters 28th Regiment Va. Volunteers, Camp near Centreville. The regiment under my command is the one selected form the 5th Brigade to report to construct a portion of the Advanced Guard. Signed: Col. Preston.
1861, November 4: From: Warrington Va. To: Col. Preston. Inquiry into the state of Mason's Hill. Signed: M. Mason.
1861, November 4: From: Head Quarters, Centreville. To Col. Preston. Presentation of State colors by Governor. Signed: J. E. Johnston.
1861, November 9: From: Head Quarters, 28th Regiment Va. Volunteers. Special Requisition. Signed: Col. Preston.
1861, November 23: From: Near Centreville. Certificate granting Col. Preston a medical leave of absence. Signed: Saml. A. McConkey.
1861, November 24: From: Camp Pickens To Col. Preston. Personnel transfer. Signed: H. Wells.
1861, December 19: From; Camp, 28th Regiment Va. Volunteers, near Centreville. Col. Preston wished and is recommended an extension of leave for 30 days. Signed: Saml. A. McConkey.
1861, December 26: From; Head Quarters, 28th Regiment Va. Volunteers, Centreville. To: Col. Preston. State of the 28th Va. Vol. Signed: Henry Johnston.

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