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General Orders announce the time and place of issues and payments; hours for roll call and duties; the number and kind of orderlies, and the time when they shall be relieved; police regulations, and the prohibitions required by circumstances and localities; returns to be made, and their forms; laws and regulations for the army; promotions and appointments; eulogies or censures; and generally, whatever may be important to make known to the whole command. Special Orders are such that do not concern the troops generally, and need not be published to the whole command; such as relate to the march of some particular corps, the establishment of some post, the detaching of individuals, the granting of requests, &c. —"Revised Regulations for the Army of the United States - 1861." Headquarters The Military Departments shall hereby endeavor to activate and form an Army in the field for subsequent action against the enemy in and around Conner Prairie, Indiana, on or about May 15th, under the jurisdiction of this command. The Infantry shall form into battalions, and shall be joined by the Division Cavalry Brigade and such Artillery batteries as are available within this jurisdiction. In addition, those troops designated as the “Western Federal Blues” and “The Cumberland Guard” shall be attached to this command forthwith for service in this campaign. The Army so consolidated shall be designated as a detachment of “The Army of the Cumberland.” Following are the specific orders and information regarding this upcoming campaign. General Impression The Division shall be constituted as follows: First Battalion: Western Brigade Second Battalion: Western Federal Blues and Cumberland Guard Artillery Reserve: Various Ind. Batteries The Division Infantry shall be organized into the historic 3rd brigade, of the 2nd Division of the 20th Army Corps, and shall use as their guiding impression the following: 1st Battaion: 6th Indiana Inf. Click here for Web address2nd Battalion: 5th Kentucky Inf. Click here for Web address The Division Cavalry shall be organized into the Provisional Cavalry of the 3rd Indiana Cavalry Regiment (Cos. G, H, I, K) (“West” or “Left” Wing). The When: Early Summer of 1863 The Where: In and around Decherd, TN; situated along the stage/rail routes connecting Nashville and Chattanooga, 30 miles south of Stevenson, AL. The What: Portions of the Army (Thomas’ and McCook’s corps) are operating in the area, bivouacked in a small town, operating against the Confederate Army of Tennessee which has formed a defensive position along the “Duck Creek Line.” We will be portraying small engagements/expeditions, and reconnaissance in force against the CS positions. We are doing GENERIC scenarios all weekend based on the tactical situation; we will not be “re-enacting” any particular engagement. History: In late June 1863, the CS Army of Tennessee was forced to withdraw from the “Duck River Line” when the 17th Indiana severed the railroad at Decherd in their rear. Afterwards, Thomas’ and Mc Cooks’ corps camped around the Decherd/Winchester area until they left for the start of the Chickamauga campaign. This is a wonderful opportunity for the officers and men of the Division to portray citizen soldiers all weekend long, without having to try to re-create a particular scenario. The opportunity for leadership in the field and strong living history in the camps is particularly appealing. The army will be “on” all weekend, and there will be opportunities for camp, guard, reconnaissance, and picket duties in addition to the “major” engagements that we will participate in with the public. Commands, units, and individuals are asked to put a special emphasis on “living history” and “army life” for this event. Any and all activities which can foster a true sense of “stepping back in time” and keeping the entire event and the Union camp in an 1863 mode is greatly encouraged! Activities, evolutions, and scenarios have been developed to foster and support that environment! Here is a brief history of the Corps around the time we are portraying: This corps was identical with that part of the Army of the Cumberland, or Fourteenth Corps, which had been designated as the Right Wing until January 9, 1863, when, under General Order No. 9, the War Department directed that the Right Wing be set apart and designated as the Twentieth Corps. Major-General McCook, its former commander, and Generals Davis, Johnson, and Sheridan, its former generals of division, were retained in command. The troops composing "McCook's Corps," as it was generally called in the army, were veterans who had withstood the fire of hard-fought fields. Many of the regiments had fought at Shiloh, and at Chaplin Hills, and all of them were engaged at Stone's River. McCook had distinguished himself at Shiloh, where his division contributed largely to Buell's success in the second day's battle; also at Chaplin Hills, in which battle his command was almost the only force engaged. The Twentieth Corps, at the time it was so designated, contained the same troops which fought at Stone's River, with the same organization of divisions and brigades. There were three divisions, each containing three brigades; in all, 37 regiments of infantry, and 9 batteries of light artillery, one battery being attached to each brigade. It numbered, just before the battle of Stone's River, 13,779 present for duty. After Rosecrans' victory at Stone's River, the Twentieth Corps advanced with the Army of the Cumberland and occupied Murfreesboro, where it remained until June, 1863. The advance on Chattanooga then commenced, during which the corps encountered the enemy at Liberty Gap, Tenn., on the 25th of June. Its casualties in that action amounted to 42 killed, 231 wounded, and 1 missing; total, 274. It accompanied Rosecrans across the Cumberland Mountains in his pursuit of Bragg, and on Sept. 19th fought at Chickamauga. In this battle McCook's Corps took eight brigades, 12,480 men, into action; it lost 423 killed, 2,698 wounded, and 1,215 missing; total, 4,336. One brigade -- Post's (1st) Brigade, Davis' (1st) Division--was not engaged, being absent guarding a supply train. The regimental impression chosen by organizations shall not necessarily directly relate to their actions in the field; the "Duck River" campaign will be approached as a "generic" scenario consistent with the strategies and events of the time period and within the context of the planned scenarios and public demonstrations which have been organized. While some of the planned public scenarios may utilize specific movements of one or several of the actual engagements, the overall structure of this event shall be a general campaign, consistent with that of the historical campaign of 1863, wherein the tactics, maneuvers, strategies, and outcomes are "consistent with" the 1864 campaign, but are meant to be more of an historically-accurate portrayal of a generic Army in the field, tactically and organizationally, rather than a "re-creation/re-enactment" of a particular historic battle. Event Schedule A detailed “orders of the day” for the event shall be promulgated subsequent to this order and made available to all commands forthwith, to include times and locations for formations, and evolutions. It is requested that all Federal participants make every effort to arrive on site by 7 o’clock Friday evening. For those who absolutely cannot arrive until Saturday, it is imperative that you arrive and are ready for duty by 9 o’clock in the morning. Obviously exceptions must be made and those are understood; but the Army is planning a full weekend of activities and events for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. It is expected that all participants will stay until “The General” has been sounded and the Army is dismissed on Sunday afternoon. Obviously exceptions must be made and those are understood, but it is requested that units/individuals plan accordingly in order to meet our responsibilities to the Event. Rations Rations will be issued to all troops within the Army for this event. The event host has graciously stipend our Army and will be providing period-correct supplemental rations to us. We have worked hard with them to ensure proper labeling, packaging, etc. Please convey to them our appreciation of their efforts. Please plan on providing your own meat, as only slab bacon is included in the ration issue. Further instruction regarding rations was contained in a previous General Order (2009-4) and is available for viewing at http://www.firstfederaldivision.com/orders.html. For those units who requested ration vouchers in lieu of rations, they will be issued to you at the same time as the rations in the same manner. Non-period rations, non-period containers, and non-period cooking devices (gas grills, stoves, modern cookware, aluminum pans, etc) are NOT AUTHORIZED in the camp areas at any time. We ask that you consume the vendor-supplied food items in the modern/public areas of the park before returning to camp. Putting non-period food into period-correct equipment is allowed (pouring soda into your tin cup, etc.). Water, Fuel, Forage The QM is responsible for and is the authority regarding Quartermaster issues. The QM Depot is the main supply point for the event; however, additional points will be established and will be under the supervision of QM troops. All requests for fuel or forage should be accompanied by the proper paperwork (Form 40) as found in the U.S. Army Regulations. Water is plentiful and available in the camps through a running water system. Please make sure that you are utilizing period-correct containers to transport, carry, and store water. Battalions are responsible for their own ammunition storage and distribution. Supplies of water, wood and hay are adequate to support the troops and mounts. To promote the efficient use of supplies, battalion Quartermasters are responsible for insuring the equitable distribution of supplies within their respective commands and for preventing hoarding. Camp inspections will be conducted to detect hoarding and hoarded supplies of wood or hay may be confiscated. Field Music and Buglers Bugle calls as well as couriers or messengers will be used to pass orders to each Battalion. Each Battalion is required to present its musicians to the Division Principal Musician, R.J. Samp for coordination and training at times to be announced. Orders will be passed along to each battalion through couriers. Officers may pass on verbal orders; enlisted couriers will carry written orders only. These orders will require a confirmation signature from the Battalion commander and/or his Adjutant. To prevent confusion, NO Battalion calls, especially Reveille, will be sounded without receiving the Division call first. After Division Tattoo there will be no Music in the camps. Battalions need to know the following calls:
PM R.J. Samp serves as the Division’s Principal Musician. He regulates what will music be played and how it will be used to support the units in the field. The Prelude calls will be sent out by the Principal Musician. All buglers and musicians will report to the Division Principal Musician at HQ upon arrival. A Musician will be on duty at all times at Battalion and Division headquarters. They don't have to be awake at night, simply nearby. Tattoo will be beaten each night. Principal Musicians are responsible for putting together a musical program up to one hour in length. To Extinguish Lights followed by 3 drum Taps will be the signal for silence in the camps. Silence is not to be broken until Reveille the following morning. Sunday morning the Principal Musicians will be responsible for hymn or inspection pieces (waltzes) as designated for their commands. Safety and Living History The Safety Rules and the Living History Rules of the First Federal Division (http://www.firstfederaldivision.com/about.html) are the requirements for this event for ALL federal participants. Please make sure ALL re-enactors have read them and that officers are properly familiar with them; Officers shall be responsible for the behavior and actions of those under their command. Additional, specific “rules of engagement” for the non-scripted areas will be promulgated subsequently and shall be in effect for the duration of this event. Proper military etiquette, demeanor, and protocol shall be observed at all times while in uniform and portraying officers and soldiers in the Union army. The Chain of Command shall be respected both UP and DOWN and best efforts should be made to stay “in character” for the duration of the event. It is important to remember that SAFETY is the primary concern for all individuals. It is the responsibility of the individual soldier to ensure his weapon, accoutrements, AND ammunition are safe and in compliance with the guidelines of the FFD and the event. It is the primary responsibility of Company Commanders to manage the safety of their men and conduct training and inspections to ensure with the most confidence possible that the men under their care understand and comply with all safety rules and requirements. Any individual observing an unsafe, dangerous, or emergency condition or situation should notify his chain of command immediately. If absolutely necessary for the immediate safety of another person or himself, he may call “cease fire” or, in case of the need for IMMEDIATE PROFESSIONAL (911 level of care) trauma care, “medic” and all persons shall respond accordingly. In the event of a “medical incident”, ANY re-enactor may stop action by yelling “MEDIC.” All actions will cease until the Division Safety Officer/Medical Officer can assess the situation and local medical arrive on the field. There will be Police Guards and Sentinels posted for the event, as follows:
Civilians and other personnel in camp – Civilians and unrecognized persons found in camp without reason or without pass are to be detained. All collaborators or suspicious persons are to be investigated. Anyone mapping location, camp, artillery positions, military features or wandering through headquarter areas (at any level) are to be arrested and brought to the Police Guard/Provost. No women are allowed to camp/bivouac in the military camp without the express written permission of the Commanding General. Women are permitted in the military camp from sunrise to sunset with a signed pass and may not remain after sunset without special permission from the Division. All non-military personnel to include, civilians, laundresses, cooks, spouses and family members are required to have a signed pass from Division authorizing their presence. Battalions are requested to provide an escort for any persons requiring a pass to Division HQ and remain with them until a pass is issued. Passes may be issued at the Battalion level. A copy of the pass is to be submitted for the record with the AAG at GHQ. Passes will also be issued by Division Headquarters.
Soldiers who elect to sleep in camps other than their established Battalion camp shall be required to be in their respective camp at roll call time. They shall be required to have on their person, a pass, which authorized their leave when entering the Brigade/Division military camp or be treated as a deserter. In addition, all persons participating at the event MUST carry on their persons AT ALL TIMES and present upon request, the event ID. Each company “street” is allowed ONE company-sized fire. In-ground fires are authorized, but must be filled in (DO NOT THROW TRASH/CANS IN FIRE) and sod replaced at the end of the event . Trash must be policed and disposed of into park trash receptacles provided. Adjutants and Paperwork Each battalion shall have an adjutant, who will report to the Division AAG at the beginning of the event. Brigades/Battalions will be required to use the standard weapons inspection Forms WI -1 & 2 as well as standard Forms 1, 2 & 3 for strength reporting. ONLY the consolidated reports (WI-2 and Battalion Morning Report) are required to be turned into Division. Please ensure that the numbers match in terms of men present vs. no. of weapons inspected! Battalion reports will be delivered by the respective Battalion Adjutants. No Battalion may take the field until the weapon inspection reports are received and verified. Company, Battalion and Brigade Commanders will be held responsible for the men under their care. Signed Headquarters message blanks will be used to transmit brief orders or messages and Special Orders will be published accordingly. Copies of forms are the responsibility of individual commands, and will NOT be provided by Division! Forms are available on the FFD website: http://www.firstfederaldivision.com/livinghistoryforms.html Directions to the Event Conner Prairie is located in Fishers, Ind., just six miles north of Indianapolis on Allisonville Road (exit 5 from Interstate 69 or exit 35 from Interstate 465). Re-enactor parking is free. Conner Prairie Get driving directions from Google Maps or MapQuest On-Site Check-in/Registration We are asking that re-enactors plan on arriving on site no later than 8:00 AM on Saturday (Friday preferable). We have a full schedule planned, and the Army will start operating in the morning. The site is open to re-enactors after 1:30pm on Friday, May 15th. Any re-enactors arriving prior to that can come to the Welcome Center and obtain a free entrance pass to visit the park as a guest. Those doing so are asked to register as re-enactors after 1:30 pm. The registration/check-in site is located on site at the Registration tent. Hours for check-in are as follows:
Equine Registration will be handled at the same location as soldier check-in. 12-month Coggins’ test and 30-day Health certificates are required for any out of state horses. If you are carrying your entire kit with you, park your vehicle in the re-enactor parking lot located adjacent to the site, and then enter the park to your campsite. If you need to unload gear in camp, proceed to the site and follow the signs. After you unload, (DO NOT wait to unpack/set-up), you are to drive to the re-enactor parking (follow signs) and then return to camp to set-up. POVs which arrived on Friday will be asked to leave the camp areas around sunset; Cars arriving after sunset on Friday will be asked to unload at the edges of their camps, park their cars in the re-enactor lot, and return to set-up their camps (This is for the safety/concern of those sleeping in the camps). POVs (modern vehicles) will be allowed on-site and in-camps ONLY until 8:00am Saturday. Anyone arriving AFTER that time will be sent DIRECTLY to the re-enactor parking area and will have to bring in their gear by foot. Any vehicles in camps after 8:00AM on Saturday will be subject to tow by the authorities. THIS IS THE POLICY OF THE EVENT SITE and will be strictly enforced. Your cooperation in supporting this policy is appreciated. On Sunday, vehicles will be allowed back on site at approximately 4:00PM, subject to the amount of general public still in the park. A determination of the safety of travelling the park roads will be made at that time by Park personnel. Summary These orders are hereby promulgated and shall take effect immediately, by order of the Commanding General. Headquarters General Orders — No. 2009-4 To promote the effective distribution of rations for the upcoming campaign in Indiana, the following orders are published: Rations will be issued from the Division commissary stores on the morning of Saturday the 16th of May. They will include per four men: 2 lbs. uncut, cured slab bacon, one loaf unsliced white bread, 1 lb. white rice, 1 lb. oats (quick, not instant), four 1.25 lb. potatoes, two onions, one 28 oz. can of whole tomatoes, 1 lb. unsalted peanuts in the shell, brown sugar, and 1 lb. ground coffee. In addition, there will be an issue of one candle per man. These rations are intended to sustain the army during the entirety of its deployment at Conner Prairie. Each battalion may supplement these items with additional provisions, provided they are authentic in nature and packaging. Rations will be issued by battalion. Each battalion is hereby directed to provide, per company, one commissary sergeant and three privates, to receive rations. At the appointed time, each battalion’s commissary officer, together with his NCOs, will march the detachment to the commissary stores. It is the responsibility of each battalion’s commissary officer to ensure that the men are equipped with at least two gum blankets (not ponchos) per company, and an adequate number of empty haversacks, poke bags, muckets, and other appropriate conveyances in which to receive the aforementioned rations. Each battalion will provide the names of their commissary officers to the Acting Assistant Commissary of Subsistence upon arrival at Conner Prairie. By Order of the General Commanding. Jason M. Bentley, Capt. Headquarters 2. Lt. Bentley is hereby temporarily brevetted to the rank of Captain for the upcoming campaign along the Duck River in and around the Conner Prairie farm, and for the duration of his assignment as AAQM and AACoS. 4. Brevet Captain Bentley shall assume all responsibilities commensurate with his office and shall receive all respect as is accorded his new rank and position within the Army. Headquarters Special Orders, No. 2009-2 Pursuant to having received official request of same, and under authority of this command, the letter of resignation of Lt. Col. Murray, late of the Adjutant General’s department, has been accepted effective this date, and pursuant to the policies and procedures of this department. Headquarters Headquarters, Be it also known that Robert Murray of Minnesota, Major of Volunteers, shall be transferred to the General Staff and promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel of Volunteers and commissioned captain of U.S. Regulars. Lieutenant Colonel Murray shall begin Federal Service with the assigned duty of Acting Adjutant General of the Division and Assistant Chief of Staff of the Division, pending full incorporation into the Adjutant General's Department by the Department of the Army in Washington City. Both these men shall be given the respect and deference deserved according to their rank and office, and as such, they shall perform those duties with the fullest authority and the utmost support from this command. Their duties and responsibilities to the Division shall supersede all other military responsibilities until such time as this order is rescinded or revoked. Notwithstanding, Lieutenant Colonel Murray’s request to be dispatched on temporary duty with his former command for service in the field during the upcoming Pennsylvania campaign is hereby granted , where he will serve in his previous capacity as required. By Order of the General Commanding. Headquarters Headquarters General Orders, No 2008-8 The Division, having been in winter quarters in its various departments and locations, is hereby ordered to form into an Army, by direction and command of the competent military authorities, for active duty in the field. The various subsidiary commands within the Army shall begin, in earnest, the resuscitation of their training, drill, and military discipline pursuant to taking up arms in action against the rebellious army of the Southern States. The Division, chief among it the 1st (Western) battalion, and the 4th battalion (Ohio), along with certain members of the Field and Staff, and various other departments and forces which shall be dispatched to it, shall be placed under the command of the 2nd Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, for service in the Department of the East in the Susquehanna theater of operations. The Troops so designated shall muster and concentrate on or about June 27th of this year in the vicinity of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania for federal service in the field at the "At High Tide" event. The Division Infantry shall be organized into a brigade of infantry, with their guiding impressions being determined by the overall military command authority, subject to review. Division Cavalry and Artillery detachments shall fall into their respective branches of service as determined by the competent military command authority. The Division looks forward to the spring campaign and in once and for all ending this unholy and illegal rebellion of Secession and re-united the Union as it is intended and ordained by the Almighty. Headquarters General Orders, No 2008-7 The Division, having been in winter quarters in its various departments and locations, is hereby ordered to form into an Army, by direction and command of the competent military authorities, for active duty in the field. The various subsidiary commands within the Army shall begin, in earnest, the resuscitation of their training, drill, and military discipline pursuant to taking up arms in action against the rebellious army of the Southern States. The Division, chief among it the Division Cavalry Brigade, the 3rd Battalion (Frontier), and components of the 1st (Western) battalion, along with the Division Artillery Reserve, Field and Staff, and various other departments and forces which shall be dispatched to it, shall be placed under the command of the 16th Army Corps, Army of the Department of Missouri, for service in the theater of Kansas and Missouri. The Troops so designated shall muster and concentrate on or around May 16th of this year in the vicinity of Kansas City, Missouri for federal service in the field at the "Stand of Colors" event. The Division Infantry shall be organized into the historic 2nd brigade, of the 1st Division of the 16th Army Corps, and shall use as their guiding impression one of the following: 5th Minnesota Infantry The Division Cavalry shall be organized into the Provisional Cavalry Division, Army of the Department of Missouri, and shall take as its impression one of the historic units within that Division. The Division Artillery Reserve shall take as their guiding impression one of the Artillery batteries assigned to either of the aforementioned divisions with the Army of the Department of the Missouri. The historic preparations for this campaign shall involve the appreciation of the "general principles, history, and strategies" of the Missouri/Kansas campaign of 1864, also known as Price's Raid, and the focus shall be on a "generic" impression of western federal soldiers. The regimental impression chosen by organizations shall not necessarily directly relate to their actions in the field; the "Stand of Colors" campaign will be approached as a "generic" scenario consistent with the strategies and events of the time period and within the context of the planned scenarios and public demonstrations which have been organized. While some of the planned public scenarios may utilize specific movements of one or several of the actual engagements, the overall structure of this event shall be a general campaign, consistent with that of the Kansas/Missouri campaign of 1864, wherein the tactics, maneuvers, strategies, and outcomes are "consistent with" the 1864 campaign, but are meant to be more of an historically-accurate portrayal of a generic Army in the field, tactically and organizationally, rather than a "re-creation/re-enactment" of a particular historic battle. The Division looks forward to the spring campaign and in once and for all ending this unholy and illegal rebellion of Secession and re-united the Union as it is intended and ordained by the Almighty. By Order of the General Commanding. Headquarters General Orders, No. 2008-5 As commander of all Western Federal Troops participating in the upcoming summer campaign in central Pennsylvania, which is known as "At High Tide," let it be known that I have directed Colonel James Moffet, Commanding, Western Brigade, to take operational command of all First Federal Division soldiers joining in that effort. All associated operations, planning, necessary appointments, and forming of Division brigades shall be within his control and purview, and all correspondence and coordination with entities outside the Division as it relates to this campaign shall be directed to and be approved by him. All appropriate courtesies and privileges from the army command above the Division level are fully expected. The Division remains fully supportive of this campaign and has the utmost confidence in Colonel Moffet in this endeavor. Members of Division staff currently engaged in, or expected to be engaged in, efforts on behalf of the campaign shall continue their commitments at the direction of their respective Department Commanders and work in cooperation with Colonel Moffet as needed. May God bless our Division and save our Blessed Union. Colonel M.R. Hernbroth Headquarters, Western Federal Command General Orders, No. 2008-4 Effective upon its publish, by authority of this command, be it known that Dominic Dal Bello of California, late brevet Colonel of Volunteers, shall be shall be transferred to the General Staff with the rank of Major, United States Army, and shall begin Federal Service with the assigned duty of Acting Inspector General of the Division, pending full incorporation into the Inspector General's Department with the Department of the Army at the War Office. Major Dal Bello shall be given the respect and deference he deserves according to the rank and office, and as such, shall perform those duties with the fullest authority and the utmost support from this command. His duties and responsibilities to the Division shall supersede all other military responsibilities until such time as this order is rescinded or revoked. Be it also known that this command has received, and has accepted, the resignation of Major Michael Zimmer of Illinois, who will end his Federal service with the Division, be released from his commission, and return to his state to pursue other duties, effective the first day of February of this year. This command wishes to thank Mr. Zimmer for his years of service, which were invaluable in the leadership and administration of this Division, and wish him the best in his future endeavors. By Order of the General Commanding. Headquarters, Western Federal Command General Orders, No. 2008-3 Effective upon its publish, by authority of this command, the following persons are hereby assigned to duty on the General Staff of the Division, with the appropriate rank, duty, and privileges thereof: Captain Michael Pierpoint, is hereby appointed a Provost Marshal and shall have among his duties the administrative policing of the Army, the coordination of emergency response procedures, and the coordination with the various civil authorities. Lieutenant Michael Maurier of Pennsylvania is hereby promoted to the rank of Captain of Volunteers and appointed a Provost Marshal. His duties shall include administering and maintaining security in the Army, In addition, Capt. Maurier shall serve as Captain of the Guard, and as company commander of the Divisional Headquarters company. These men are to be given the respect and deference they deserve according to the rank and office, and as such, shall perform those duties with the fullest authority and the utmost support from this command. By Order of the General Commanding. Headquarters, Western Federal Command General Orders, No. 2008-2 Effective upon its publish, by authority of this command, the following persons are hereby assigned to duty on the General Staff of the Division, with the appropriate rank, duty, and privileges thereof: Captain Mark Hernbroth, United States Army, shall be promoted to Colonel and assigned to the duty of Chief of the General Staff; Major Chris Ableson, of Michigan, shall be brevetted to Lieutenant Colonel of Volunteers and appointed to duty as Assistant Adjutant General and Deputy Chief of Staff; Mr. Michael Zimmer, late Lieutenant Colonel of the Illinois Militia, shall be commissioned Major, United States Volunteers, and shall begin Federal Service with the assigned duty of Senior Aide-de-Camp. In addition, the following officers shall continue to serve in their respective departments until further notice: Major Michael Daley of the Quartermaster's Department; Major Trevor Steinbach, Division Medical Director; and Major Donald Erickson of the Corps of Engineers. These men are to be given the respect and deference they deserve according to the rank and office, and as such, shall perform those duties with the fullest authority and the utmost support from this command. Their duties and responsibilities to the Division shall supersede all other military responsibilities until such time as this order is rescinded or revoked. By Order of the General Commanding. Headquarters, Western Federal Command General Orders, No. 2008-1 Having assumed command of this division, the commanding General wishes to offer his support and commitment to all the men therein. The general is confident in the abilities, loyalties, courage and honor of all who serve our Division. He wishes to especially thank the outgoing staff and Commanding General for their dedication and hard work in serving the Division these campaigns past. For all those who leave for other commands, he says "Godspeed" sirs, and wishes them the best. He looks forward to leading, serving alongside, and working together with the men of this division toward the righteous and noble goals of preserving and protecting our blessed Union. He humbly prays that Divine Providence continue His blessings upon our mutual efforts and see us through to Victory. His will be done. All standing orders of this Division shall continue to be in effect until specifically amended, abridged, or rescinded. By Order of the General Commanding. Office of the General-in-Chief Special Orders, No. 126 In accordance with the recommendation by the General commanding the Army in the field, and under the authority of the United States War Department, the resignation of Mark S. Dolive of Texas, Brigadier General of Volunteers, having been properly submitted, is hereby accepted, and accordingly, General Dolive shall be retired from Active Service and honorably discharged from the Army of the United States. This order shall take effect at the soonest opportunity which does not endanger the security or ability of his command. General Dolive's service in the Army is to be commended, and it is with a Nation's grateful thanks for a job well done and its hopeful anticipation of the success of his future endeavors that he is sent forth from this place in the sure and certain hope that Providence will be his guide and that the Almighty Creator will be at his side. May God preserve the Union and bless this just cause. By Order of the General-in-Chief of the Army of the United States. Headquarters Special Orders, No. 44 By the authority herein named, pending confirmation of the proper National Command and the Congress of the United States, Steven Dunfee of Kansas, late Lieutenant Colonel of Volunteers, is hereby brevetted to the rank of Brigadier General of Volunteers and promoted to the rank of Major in the regular United States Army. Subsequently, at a time and place of most opportune, General Dunfee shall take command of the First Division of this Army Corps and all men and property therein. The Commanding General offers his best wishes to General Dunfee and is confident that, with God on his side, he shall lead his command with ability, bravery, loyalty, and above all, honor for the preservation of the Union and to the glory of the Almighty. By Order of the General Commanding. |
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