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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 Special Orders are such that do not concern the troops generally, and need not be published to the whole command; such as relate to the march of some particular corps, the establishment of some post, the detaching of individuals, the granting of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, 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responsibilities to the Division shall supersede all other military responsibilities until such time as this order is rescinded or revoked.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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