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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. 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. 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)

Letter, Terrett to Col. Preston, June 16, 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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Military Order, To Col. Preston. Directions for transfers. Signed: Thomas Rhett, Camp Pickens, 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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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)

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)

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

Military Order, To Col. Preston, Send one battallion to march for Mitchell's force, Signed: Phillip Cocke, 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)

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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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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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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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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, 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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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)

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

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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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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)

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.…

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)

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)

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

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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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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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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, 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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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, 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)

From: Head Quarters, Advanced Forces, Army of the Potomac, Fairfax C.H. Regarding Guard Duty, sentinels must challenge so as to be heard distinctly…

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…

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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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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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Military Order, Request for supply report. Signed: Col. Preston, Camp Cocke, June 30, 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)

Letter, Confirmation of Proposal of sale of 13 slaves to the 28th Regt. Under Col. Preston, To Col Preston, [?] 21, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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)

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)

Military Order, To Col. Preston. Report to Genl. Longstreet immediately upon your arrival, Head Quarters, Advanced Forces, Falls Church, September 25, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Letter, To Col. Preston, Regarding misinterpretation of orders, Head Quarters, Advanced Forces, September 26, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Military Order, Regarding troop movement. By order of Col. Preston, Masons Hill, September 26, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Letter, Col. Preston's response to criticism of misinterpreted orders. Signed: Col. Preston, Masons Hill, September 26, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Military Order, To Col. Preston, Regarding troop movements, Signed: J. Longstreet, Brig. Gen., Head Quarters, Advanced Forces, September 27, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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