6 December 1864

Turner, John Wesley, 1833-1899

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Orders to dispatch a gunboat to the mouth of the Chickahominy]

Brig. Gnl. Turner relays orders to William A. Parker, in command of the U.S.S. Onondaga. Parker then orders Captain S.W. Graves of the U.S.S. Miami to the Chickahominy. Notes that "should the 'Miami' not be ready to move at once Comdr. Renshaw will detail some other efficient vessel for that purpose."

GLC02254.23

11 April 1866

Turner, John Wesley, 1833-1899

Manuscript document

Title: [Special Orders No. 64 ordering the release of Richard Bayly WInder from Libby Prison]

Copy of document by General Turner and Assistant Adjutant General William L. Hulbert. Pursuant to the instructions of the secretary of war, Winder was to be released from the prison in Richmond, Virginia, where he had been held for his role in the mistreatment of Union prisoners of war at Andersonville Prison.

GLC07271.06.02