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Transfer Request, To Brigade Gen Beauregard from Maj. Robert C. Allen, Manassas Junction, June 24, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Transfer Request, From Major Allen to Col Robert T. Preston, undated (Ms1992-003)

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Telegraph, Southern Telegraph Companies, To Col. Preston, Guns available for transfer from Hospital if orders are granted from Richmond, Signed: F.B. Deane Jr., Recorded at Christiansburg from Lynchburg, May 15, 1862 (Ms1992-003)

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Supplies due to 28th Va Regiment. Signed by C. C. M. Phail, Ordnance Store Keeper, undated (Ms1992-003)

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Statement of wheat received, James Wade to Robert T. Preston, Salem, December 12, 1862 (Ms1992-003)

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Statement of Goods Received from Christiansburg Depot, James Wade to Robert T. Preston, Salem, November 17, 1862 (Ms1992-003)

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Special Requisition, to Major Gorgas, Chief of Ordinance, for ten kettle drums and two fifes for use in the 28th Regiment of the Virginia Volunteers, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Special Requisition, Signed: Col. Preston, Head Quarters, 28th Regiment Va. Volunteers, November 9, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Special Order, Request for report on the strength of each regiment, by order of Brig. General Bonham, Signed by Thomas Jordan, May 31, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Special Order, No.7: The following detail will report at 6 o'clock tomorrow morning to Capt. Harris, One from Col. Strange's and one from Col. Preston's command, By order of Col. Terrett, Signed Thomas J. Rhett, Camp Pickens, June 14, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Special Order, No. 9: The Colonels will see that transfers are made. By order of Col. Terrett, Signed: Thomas J. Rhett, Camp Pickens, June 15, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Special Order, No. 8: The three following named officers will comprise a Board of Survey to meet in Col. Preston's regiment to examine and report on spoiled beef. Capt. Adam Clement, Lieut. W. S. Goggin Jr., Lieut. M. J. Kemper. By order of Col. Terrett, Signed: Thomas J. Rhett, Camp Pickens, June 15, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Special Order, No. 45: Assigning Robert Preston to duty at Lynchburg by order of Maj. General Lee, May 11, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Special Order, No. 4: An orderly sergeant from each regiment will report for guard duty. By order of Col. Terrett, Signed: Thomas J. Rhett, Camp Pickens, June 11, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Special Order, No. 36: By authority from Head Quarters of the Virginia Forces, execute the following transfers involving Wm. D. Robertson, Charles F. Myers, E. Bausbery, and Hugh M. Laughlin. By order of Brig. General Beauregard, Signed: Thomas Jordan, Manassas Junction, June 15, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Special Order, No. 3: Order for all regiments to be ready at a moments notice, Signed Thomas Jordan, Camp Pickens, June 11, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Special Order, No. 2: Contains reassignment of two companies, Craig Mountain Boys and Patty Lagne Rifles. By order of Col. Terrett, Signed: Thomas J Rhett, Camp Pickens, June 8, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Special Order, No. 18: Report forthwith to the Head Quarters, Army of the Potomac Requisitions for ammunition needs for service in the face of the Enemy. By order of Genl. Bonham, Head Quarters, Advanced Forces, Army of the Potomac, Fairfax Co., June 23, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Special Order, No. 13: Strict orders will be given to the general guard to prevent the sale of ardent spirits in camp. By order of Col. Terrett, Signed: Thomas J. Rhett, Camp Pickens, June 18, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Special Order, No. 12: Detail a party to inspect the guard pickets on the Orange and Alexandria Railroad. By order of Col. Terrett, Signed: Thomas J. Rhett, Camp Pickens, June 18, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Special Order, No. 11: List of men temporarily assigned to extra duty in the quarter masters dept. by order of General Bonham, Camp Pickens, May 28, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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From: Head Quarters, Department of Alexandria, Camp Pickens. Special Order: List of men temporarily detailed on extra duty in the Quarter Masters. Department. Includes Col. Preston and some of his regiment. By order of General Bonham, Signed: Thomas…

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Special Order, Col. Preston is authorized to grant transportation of troops to Wytheville for service in the State Line. Signed: William E. Peters, Head Quarters Va. State Line, Wytheville, June 29, 1862 (Ms1992-003)

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Special Order, All fatigue duty on the trenches are hereby stopped, By order of Col. Terrett, Signed Thomas J. Rhett, Camp Pickens, June 12, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Requisition for Ordnance and Ordnance Stores for the use of the 28th Regiment of the Va. Volunteers, signed P. Breckenridge, September 20, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Requisition for Ordnance and Ordnance Stores for the Use of Company K, 28th Regiment of Va Volunteers, Signed by General Breckenridge, undated (Ms1992-003)

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Request to Assume Former Position at Mason's Hill, Signed Col. Preston, undated (Ms1992-003)

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Request for continued leave of absence. Signed: Wm. T. Patton, Mount Joy, February 22, 1862 (Ms1992-003)

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Report that Col. Preston was not re-elected for duty. Signed: G. E. Pickett, Camp near Laurel Church, May 19, 1862 (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, Reading of Rules and Articles for the government of the Army of Virginia. Signed: Col. Preston, Camp Cocke, June 25, 1861
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Regimental Order, No officer in command of a company will grant leave to more than five privates to be absent at one time, By order of Col. Preston, Camp Pickens, June 13, 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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Regimental Order, It is Important that the regiment be at all times held in readiness for movement. Signed: Col. Preston, Camp Cocke, June 25, 1861
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Receipt, To Col. Preston, March, 1862 (Ms1992-003)

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Personnel report, signed by Col. Preston, Headquarters of the 28th Regiment of the VA. Volunteers, March 4, 1862 (Ms1992-003)

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Personal Order, Signed: A. S. Minter, Bedford, March 1, 1862 (Ms1992-003)

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Personal Order, No. 29: Information regarding the first periodical muster for payment of the Virginia Volunteers. By order of General Lee, Signed: Col. Cocke, Head Quarters of the VA. Forces, Richmond, June 24, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Orders and correspondence between General Longstreet and Col. Preston at Mason's Hill, Fairfax, undated (Ms1992-003)

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Order of punishment of James W. Johnson for leaving camp and being drunk, Signed Robert T. Preston, May 20 (Ms1992-003)

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Newspaper clipping, A letter from the Confederate states of America War Department. Official letter relative to the conscription act. Sign Geo. W. Randolph, Secretary of War, April 30, 1862 (Ms1992-003)

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Morning Report, undated (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:…

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