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Hoffman, Southard, fl. 1863 [General Orders]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02254.13 Author/Creator: Hoffman, Southard, fl. 1863 Place Written: Washington, North Carolina Type: Manuscript Date: 14 April 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 36 cm Order a Copy

Announces that Commanding General Foster "is about to leave for a brief time the Gallant Soldiers and Sailors comprising this Garrison; Brigadier General Potter will remain in command." Mentions that Foster will be leaving "for the purpose of putting himself at the head of a relieving force" and congratulates the naval forces and soldiers stationed at Fort Washington for their "excellent courage which has distinguished them during the 16 days of the enemies attack." Written by Assistant Adjutant General Hoffman "by command" of Foster.

The Confederate siege of Fort Washington took place between 30 March and 20 April 1863. Brigadier General John G. Foster headed the Union forces. The Confederates were unsuccessful at keeping supplies from entering the garrison and withdrew their forces in April, after Foster secretly left the fort and headed a relief mission from the outside.

Hoffman, S., fl. 1863
Foster, John Gray, 1823-1874
Renshaw, Richard T., 1822-1879

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