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Collection: Robert Taylor Preston Papers (Ms1992-003)

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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)

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)

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

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)

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This is a second copy of General Order No. 17

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)

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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)

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)

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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)

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From: Head Quarters, Department of Alexandria, Camp Pickens. General Order No. 16: The General is disturbed by the careless discharge of firearms which slaughter men, therefore, No firing will be allowed except between the hours of 11AM and 12PM. It…

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. 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)

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 to detail troops from his regiment to Whittington Railroad Depot, By order of Col. Terrett, Signed Thomas J. Rhett, Camp Pickens, June 12, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

Military Order, Colonels to relieve their pickets until further orders, By order of Col. Terrett, Signed: Samuel P. Mitchell, Camp Pickens, June 12, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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General Order, No. 10: Regarding the Army regulations concerning ambulances and shipping wagons, By order of Brig. General Beauregard, Signed Thomas Jordan, Manasses Junction, June 12, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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General Order, No. 5: Acting Inspector General will commence his inspection tomorrow at 8 o'clock AM, By order of Col. Terrett, Signed Thomas J. Rhett, Camp Pickens, June 12, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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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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)

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Military Order, Request for the dates of commission of two men in Col. Preston's Company, Signed Thomas Jordan, Camp Pickens, June 11, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

Military Order, To Col. Preston Order for men to be detailed for General Guard duty, By order of Col. Terrett, Signed Sam P. Mitchell, Camp Pickens, June 11, 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. 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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Military Order, To Col. Preston to send men to assist Col. Moore, By order of Sam. Britchell, June 10, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

Military Order, To Col. Preston to detail men for General Guard duty, By order of Col. Terrett, Signed Sam P. Mitchell, Camp Pickens, June 10, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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General Order, No. 4: Issuance of additional drills for commissioned and non commissioned officers, By order of Col. Terrett, Signed Thomas J. Rhett, Camp Pickens, June 10, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

Military Order, Request issued by Col. Preston for cartridge caps, to Col. S. Jones, Chief of Ordinance. Signed Col. R. T. Preston, Camp Pickens, June 9, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

General Order, No. 1: Redirection of the Regimental Manning Reports, By order of Col. Terrett, Signed: Thomas J. Rhett, Camp Pickens, June 8, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Military Order, Assigning Craig Mountain Boys to Company K, By order of Col. R. T. Preston, Camp Pickens, June 8, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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Military Order, Promotion of Lieut. Henry Allen to instructor. By order of Col. R. T. Preston, Camp Pickens, June 8, 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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Military Order, from Col. Terrett to Robert T. Preston, to detail eight men to report to the Quarter Master's Department, Camp Pickens, Va, June 7, 1861 (Ms1992-003)

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