Robert Preston papers, folder 9

Robert Taylor Preston (1809-80)

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

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Folder 9: April-May, 1862

1862, April 22: From: Head Quarters, 28th Regiment of the VA. Volunteers. All officers are ordered to arrest any soldier guilty of firing his musket against orders. Signed: Col. Preston.
1862, April 29: From: Richmond To: Col. Preston. Signed: Charles B. Ball.
1862, April 28: To: Col. Preston. Regarding Extension of sick leave.
1862, April 30: News clipping: A letter from the Confederate states of America War Department. Official letter relative to the conscription act. Sign Geo. W. Randolph, Secretary of War. View image.
1862, April 30: From: Lynchburg To: Col. Preston. Regarding need of money. Signed: F. B. Deanefor.
1862, May 3: From: Executive Department To: Col. Preston. Authorization for Col. Preston to form a Volunteer regiment. Signed: John Lechen.
1862, May 6: From Richmond. Information Regarding the formation of a regiment as a guerrilla band and reports on Norfolk, Williamsburg and Harrisonburg. Signed: W. Younger.
1862, May 8: To: John S. Peck. Intercept the Yankees at Pearisburg. Signed: Wilson Lively.
1862, May 15: From Union. To: Col. Preston. Regarding movement of cattle to Blacksburg. Advise women and children to stay at home. Information on the position of the Yankees at Lunenburg. Signed: A. T. Caperton.
1862, May 15: Telegraph of the Southern Telegraph Companies, Recorded at Christiansburg from Lynchburg: To: Col. Preston. Guns can be transferred from the Hospital provided orders are given from Richmond. Signed: F. B. Deane Jr. View image.
1862, May 19: From: Head Quarters 2nd Division. Testimony to Col. Preston's Honorable character as a soldier. In response to his request to rejoin the Army. Signed: James Longstreet.
1862, May 19: From: Head Quarters, 3rd Brigade 2nd Corps, Camp near Laurel Church, Henrico Co. VA. Report that Col. Preston was not re-elected for duty. Signed:, G. E. Pickett.
1862, May 19: From: Head Quarters, 3rd Brigade. Condolences to Col. Preston for not being reinstated in a position of service. Signed: George S. Pickett.
1862, May 26: Order No. 28: Act to organize bands of Rangers. Signed: A. L. Long.
1862, May 27: From: Dublin Depot. Authorization for Col. Preston to Raise a Regiment of Rangers. Signed:, Lyle Alanke
1862, May 28: From: Head Quarters. To: Secretary of War. Request that Col. Preston be returned to service. Signed: J. A. Johnston.
1862, May 28: From: Cave Spring Va. To: Col. Preston. Request for transfer to Col. Preston's Regiment. Signed:, H. Stevens.

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