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to Robert Seldon Garnett

Chilton writes to Colonel Garnett, Adjutant General of Virginia forces in Richmond, Virginia. Relates, "I have the honour, in consequence of appointment in Army of the Confederate States, to resign my commission as Colonel of Cavalry in the...

GLC02461.03

to John Letcher

Colonel Kemper, General in the Provisional army of Virginia, informs Letcher, Governor of Virginia: "Ambrose P. Hill of this state, late a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, and of long experience in the service, is now on his way to Virginia from the West...

GLC02461.16

to John Letcher

General Magruder requests that Captain Jeff Phillips (possibly Jefferson C. Phillips), of the 'Old Dominion Dragoons,' be promoted to the position of Lieutenant Colonel of a cavalry regiment. Relates that Phillips has been recommended by Colonels...

GLC02461.19

to John Letcher

Colonel Pendleton recommends Captain Atkinson, of Colonel August's Regiment, for the position of Major in that regiment. Informs Letcher, Governor of Virginia, that Atkinson is well suited for command.

GLC02461.25

to Thomas Jordan

Written in Union Hills (possibly near Arlington, Virginia). General Rodes writes to Jordan, Assistant Adjutant General of the First Division, Army of the Potomac (Confederate). Reports that in the absence of General Earl Van Dorn, his brigade (3rd)...

GLC02461.31

to unknown

State inferred from content. General Ashby reports, "Mr. Duke who has been arrested as a spy and upon his own evidence has done acts that will establish beyond doubt his felony... He is a dangerous person..." A pencil note at the bottom of the page...

GLC02461.01

to unknown "H.Q. 4th. Va. Cav."

Colonel Robertson forwards a report from Lt. Col. Wickham of the Fourth Virginia Cavalry (Confederate) regarding his reconnaissance of their front lines and placement of pickets. Reports "I have today made a full reconnaisance of the entire front of...

GLC02461.34

to Pierre G.T. Beauregard

General Jones writes to Beauregard, commander of the First Corps, Army of the Potomac. Requests to take Lieutenant [J.J.] Garnett, presently Second Lieutenant in the Washington Artillery, as his aid-de-camp. Writes, "I have no one on my staff or in...

GLC02461.14

to Robert Ould

Brigadier General Lee writes to Colonel Robert Ould, Eastern Confederate agent for the exchange of prisoners. Requests that Ould examine the case of William Meade, a Bugler, Co. L, 1st Virginia, and to evaluate the case for the possibility Meade's...

GLC02461.17

to Daniel Ruggles

Thompson, a Brigadier General in the Missouri State Guard, writes to General Ruggles: "Can you inform me the custom in the case of an Officer resigning who has never received his commission, but who has been duly elected and served for several months...

GLC02461.32