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Military Order, To Col. Preston, Concerning the movement of surplus baggage to be stored at Orange, Signed by John B. Cocke, Head Quarters, 5th Brigade, June 26, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Letter, To Col. Preston Concerning the movement of surplus baggage to be stored at Orange. Signed: John B. Cocke, Head Quarters, 5th Brigade, June 26, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

General Order, Surgeon Thomas H. Williams appointed Medical Director of the Army of the Potomac. By order of Brig. General Beauregard, Signed: Thomas Jordan, Head Quarters, Army of the Potomac, June 27, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Regimental Order, Reduce our baggage to within limits stated. Signed: Col. Preston, Camp Cocke, June 27, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Regimental Order, John A. Cobb transfer to Hospital duty. Signed: Col. Preston, Camp Cocke, June 27, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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General Order, Order of documentation of the sick of the Company by the surgeon and report to company commander. Signed: Col. Cocke, Head Quarters, 5th Brigade, June 28, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Military Order, Every commander is to procure a Confederate Flag. By order of Brig. Genl. Bonham, Signed: Geo. N. Lay, Head Quarters, Advanced Forces, Army of the Potomac, Fairfax C.H., June 28, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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General Order, No. 7: The parole and countersign will go into effect at twilight and continue for twenty-four hours. Also, instructions for dealing with approaching parties and security. By order of Brig. Genl. Bonham, Signed: Geo. N. Lay, Head Quarters, Advances Forces, Army of the Potomac, Fairfax C.H., June 28, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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General Order, Carry into effect Order No. 29 from Head Quarters, Army of the Potomac regarding mustering. Signed: Phillip Cocke, Head Quarters, 5th Brigade, June 29, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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General Order, No. 29: Concerning the mustering of troops tomorrow. By order of Genl. Beauregard Signed: Sam. Jones, Manassas Junction, June 29, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Military Orders, Restricting use of animals for private purpose and leaves of absence for Teamsters. By order of Brig. Genl. Bonham, Signed: Geo. N. Lay, Head Quarters, Advanced Forces, Army of the Potomac, Fairfax C.H. June 29, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

From: Head Quarters, Advanced Forces, Army of the Potomac, Fairfax C.H. Regimental Quarter Master will not suffer the animals to be used for private purposes. Leaves of absence will not be granted to Teamsters. By order of Brig. Genl. Bonham, Signed:…

Military Order, Regarding guard duty. By order of Brig. Genl. Bonham, Signed by Geo N. Lay, Head Quarters, Advanced Forces, Army of the Potomac, Fairfax C.H. June 29, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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From: Head Quarters, Advanced Forces, Army of the Potomac, Fairfax C.H. Regarding Guard Duty, sentinels must challenge so as to be heard distinctly two or three times repeatedly before cocking their weapon. By order of Brig. Genl. Bonham, Signed:…

Circular, Monthly Returns tomorrow. By order of Brig. Genl. Bonham, Signed: Geo. N. Lay, Head Quarters, Advanced Forces, Army of the Potomac, Fairfax C.H., June 29, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Military Order, To remove obstructions of turnpikes at Centreville and Old Braddock Road. Signed: Geo. N. Lay, Head Quarters, Advances Forces, Army of the Potomac, Fairfax C.H., June 30, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Military Order, Request for supply report. Signed: Col. Preston, Camp Cocke, June 30, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Military Order, To Col. Preston. Call on the Brig. General tomorrow after breakfast. Signed: Geo. Lay, Head Quarters, Advances Forces, Army of the Potomac, Fairfax C.H., July 1, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

Preston Family Correspondence, 1861, 1872 (Ms2010-070), Letter from James Francis Preston to Sarah Caperton Preston

The first letter is dated on July 28, 1861 and is written by James Francis Preston to his wife, Sarah Caperton Preston following the First Battle of Bull Run. He writes about the battle’s events and his own movements, including executing a direct…