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Halsted, George B., fl. 1865 [General orders disbanding the Army of the Potomac]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08890 Author/Creator: Halsted, George B., fl. 1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Printed document signed Date: 28 June 1865 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.6 cm, Width: 12.8 cm Order a Copy

Halsted, Assistant Adjutant General for the Army of the Potomac, announces that the Army of the Potomac "ceases to exist." Cites the names of division and brigade commanders. Gives in instructions for post-disbandment procedures. Signed at Head Quarters of the 5th Army Corps near Washington, D.C.

Halsted, George B., fl. 1865

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