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Marcy, Randolph B., 1812-1887 General orders, no. 6

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06235.05 Author/Creator: Marcy, Randolph B., 1812-1887 Place Written: Cincinnati, Ohio Type: Printed document signed Date: 7 May 1861 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20 x 13.5 cm. Order a Copy

Order calling "the attention of the Regimental and Company Officers, to those portions of the Army Regulations defining their duties in regard to providing for the health and comfort of their men, and maintaining a close inspection over the messing arrangements." 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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