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Marcy, Randolph B., 1812-1887 General orders, no. 5

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06235.04 Author/Creator: Marcy, Randolph B., 1812-1887 Place Written: Cincinnati, Ohio Type: Printed document signed Date: 7 May 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 13.5 cm Order a Copy

Orders that "the Regimental Councils of Administrations, will be organized in conformity to Article 25, Army Regulations." Order issued by McClellan, signed by Marcy, and signed in print by Granger.

Granger, Gordon, 1822-1876
Marcy, Randolph Barnes, 1812-1887
McClellan, George B., 1826-1885

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