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General Order, No. 12: To Col. Preston, regarding the large number of applications for leave of Absence. Commanders are expected to approve no applications hereafter. By order of General Beauregard, Signed: Thomas Jordan, Manassas Junction, June 12, 1861 , June 12, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

Military Order, To Col. R.T. Preston, to acquaint the general with the precise strength of each company in his regiment, Signed Thomas Jordan, Camp Pickens, June 13, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Military Order, To Col. Preston to detail a group to report at 8:30 AM for General Guard duty, By order of Col. Terrett, Signed by Davis Mitchell, Camp Pickens, June 13, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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General Order, No. 14: Authorization of weapons target practice between 11 and 12 noon daily under supervision of an officer, By order of General Beauregard, Signed Thomas Jordan, Manasses Junction, June 13, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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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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Military Order, To Col. Preston, detail W. C. Porter of the Guard, By order of Col. Terrett, Signed Davis Mitchell, Camp Pickens, June 14, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Military Order, To Col. Preston to detail men for General Guard duty, By order of Col. Terrett, Signed Sam P. Mitchell, Camp Pickens, June 14, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Military Order, Col. Preston will Detail one Captain, two Corporals, and twenty men to report to Capt. Mitchell tomorrow at eight and one half AM for General Guard duty. By order of Col. Terrett, Signed: Davis Mitchell, Camp Pickens, June 14, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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General Order, No. 16: No firing will be allowed except between the hours of 11AM and 12PM, By order of Brig. General Beauregard, Signed Thomas Jordan, Camp Pickens, June 14, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

From: Head Quarters, Department of Alexandria, Camp Pickens. General Order No. 16: The General is disturbed by the careless discharge of firearms…

General Order, No. 6: Colonels will see that their regiments be furnished with the colors of the Confederate States, By order of Col. Terrett, Signed Thomas J. Rhett, Camp Pickens, June 14, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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)

Military Order, To Col. Preston, regiment will not be inspected tomorrow, Signed Thomas Rhett, Camp Pickens, June 15, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

Military Order, To Col. Preston, Detail a Blacksmith from Capt. Wingfield's company to report to Major Cabell, By order of Col. Terrett, Signed Davis Mitchell, Camp Pickens, June 15, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Military Order, The Colonel approves of the proceedings of the Board of Survey (regarding food spoilage) and orders that the beef be thrown away and other issued in its place, Signed Thomas Rhett, Camp Pickens, June 15, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Military Order, To Col. Preston, Detail three men to report to Doctor Fisher at the Meazles hospital for fatigue duty, By order of Col. Terrett, Signed Thomas J. Rhett, Camp Pickens, June 15, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Military Order, To Col. Preston to detail men for General Guard duty, By order of Col. Terrett, Signed Sam P. Mitchell, Camp Pickens, June 15, 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. 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. 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)

Letter, Terrett to Col. Preston, June 16, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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General Order, No. 17: All officers of the Quarter Master's department, prepare to advance at short notice. All troops will be furnished with ten days rations and forty rounds of ammunition. By order of Brig. General Beauregard, Signed: Thomas Jordan, Manassas Junction, June 16, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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General Order, No. 17 [Copy 2]: All officers of the Quarter Master's department, prepare to advance at short notice. All troops will be furnished with ten days rations and forty rounds of ammunition. By order of Brig. General Beauregard, Signed: Thomas Jordan, Manassas Junction, June 16, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

This is a second copy of General Order No. 17

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General Order, No. 7: The Commander directs that General Order No. 12 of Head Quarters, Department of Alexandria be published at evening parade. By order of Col. Terrett, Signed: Thomas J. Rhett, Camp Pickens, June 16, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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General Order, No. 8: All unattached regiments see that the requirements of General Order No. 17 be completed. By order of Col. Terrett, Signed: Thomas J. Rhett, Camp Pickens, June 16, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Military Order, Detail for fatigue duty. By order of Col. Terrett, Signed: Thomas J. Rhett, Camp Pickens, June 16, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Military Order, To Col. Preston. Detail for tomorrow. By order of Col. Terrett, Signed: Davis Mitchell, Camp Pickens, June 16, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

Letter, To Col. Preston. A party of your men, yesterday, fired their weapons at an embankment. Several of the balls hit the hospital. Use stringent measures in putting a stop to this neglect of orders. Signed: Thomas Rhett, Camp Pickens, June 18, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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General Order, No. 19: Transfer and Dispositions of Companies. By order of Brig. General Beauregard, Signed: Thomas Jordan, Manassas Junction, June 18, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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General Order, No. 9: The Colonel commanding regrets that it has been found necessary to reiterate General Order No. 16 of Head Quarters, Dept. of Alexandria. By order of Col. Terrett, Signed: Thomas J. Rhett, Camp Pickens, June 18, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Military Order, To Col. Preston. Directions for transfers. Signed: Thomas 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. 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)

Military Order, Detail for tomorrow. By order of Col. Terrett, Signed: Thomas J. Rhett, Camp Pickens, June 19, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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General Order, No. 1: General Order No. 19 of Head Quarters, Dept. of Alexandria will be carried into effect today. By order of Col. Terrett, To Col. Preston, Signed: Thomas J. Rhett, Camp Pickens, June 21, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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General Order, No. 20: Organization of the First Corps. of Army of the Potomac. By order of Brig. General Beauregard, Signed: Thomas Jordan, Manassas Junction, June 21, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

Military Order, To Col. Preston, Send one battallion to march for Mitchell's force, Signed: Phillip Cocke, Camp Pickens, June 21, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

Military Order, Marching Instructions with respect to Special Order No. 20, By Order of Phillip Cocke, Head Quarters, 5th Brigade, June 21, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Letter, George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie, Camp Garrett [West Virginia], June 21, 1861(Ms1984-172)

Letter from George W. Koontz to Sister Nellie. Shares experiences of camp life and his fellow soldiers. Includes an explanation of credit due in case…

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General Order, No. 25: Ordered changes in leave application process. By order of Col. Cocke, Manassas Junction, June 23, 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)

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

Military Order, Captains of the 28th Regiment, 5th Brigade, will report forthwith for supplies. By order of Col. Preston, Camp Cocke, June 24, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Military Order, To Col. Preston, Make requisitions for ammunition. By order of Col. Cocke, Head Quarters, 5th Brigade, June 24, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

Military Order, All feasible measures should be taken to secure an efficient equipment and outfit in all respects, Signed by Thomas Jordan, Head Quarters, Army of the Potomac, June 25, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

Military Order, No. 17: Limits on personal baggage, By Order of Col Cocke, Head Quarters, 5th Brigade, Centreville, June 25, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

From: Head Quarters, 5th Brigade. In order to carry out Order No. 17, we are imposing limits on personal baggage herein defined. By order of Col.…

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Military Order, All feasible measures should be taken to secure an efficient equipment and outfit in all respects. Signed: Thomas Jordan, Head Quarters, Army of the Potomac, June 25, 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
(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
(Ms1992-003)

Military Order, Special Order B.F. Terry, T.S. Tubbock and D. Conner of the Texas Rangers are acting as Scouts. Supply them due provisions by order of Brig. General Beauregard, Signed by Thomas Jordan, June 25, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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