Report that Col. Preston was not re-elected for duty. Signed: G. E. Pickett, Camp near Laurel Church, May 19, 1862 (Ms1992-003)
Preston family, Solitude, Blacksburg, Va.
Preston, Robert Taylor, 1809-1880
Montgomery County (Va.)
Civil War
Blacksburg (Va.)
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
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English
Letters
Military Order, To Col. Preston. Regarding movement of cattle to Blacksburg. Advise women and children to stay at home. Information on the position of the Yankees at Lunenburg. Signed: A. T. Caperton, Union, May 15, 1862 (Ms1992-003)
Military orders
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)
Letter, To Col. Preston, Signed General Heth, Head Quarters, Army of the New River, May 13, 1862 (Ms1992-003)
Military Order, To John S. Peck. Intercept the Yankees at Pearisburg. Signed: Wilson Lively, May 8, 1862 (Ms1992-003)
Letter, Information Regarding the formation of a regiment as a guerrilla band and reports on Norfolk, Williamsburg and Harrisonburg. Signed: W. Younger, Richmond, May 6, 1862 (Ms1992-003)
Military Order, Authorization for Col. Preston to form a Volunteer regiment. Signed: John Lechen, May 3, 1862 (Ms1992-003)
Letter, To Col. Preston. Regarding need of money. Signed: F. B. Deanefor, Lynchburg, April 30, 1862 (Ms1992-003)
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)
Clippings
Letter, Charles B. Ball to Col. Preston, Richmond, April 29, 1862 (Ms1992-003)
Letter, To Col. Preston, Regarding Extension of sick leave, April 28, 1862 (Ms1992-003)
Military Order, Rank Appointment of Thomas Lewis, April 28, 1862 (Ms1992-003)
Military Order, All officers are ordered to arrest any soldier guilty of firing his musket against orders. Signed: Col. Preston, Head Quarters, 28th Regiment of the VA. Volunteers, April 22, 1862 (Ms1992-003)
Letter, To Col. R. T. Preston. Regarding sickness and failure to report. Signed: J. A. Johnston, March 21, 1862 (Ms1992-003)
List of absence of Co. B 28th Regiment of the VA. Volunteers, March 19, 1862 (Ms1992-003)
Letter, To Col. Preston. Regarding the destruction of whiskey distilleries and employing Negro men in the Army. Signed: F. E. Willis, March 18, 1862 (Ms1992-003)
Letter, To Col. Preston. Concerning medical leave. Signed: J. A. Johnston, Lauderdale, March 10, 1862 (Ms1992-003)
Letter, W. B. Preston to Robert T. Preston, Richmond, March 9, 1862 (Ms1992-003)
Certificate, Medical Leave, Signed: O. W. Hearn, March 7, 1862 (Ms1992-003)
Certificates
Military Order, For the movement of baggage to the rear by way of railroad, By Command of Maj. Gen. Longstreet, Head Quarters, 2nd Division, Army of the Potomac, March 5, 1862 (Ms1992-003)
Longstreet, James, 1821-1904
Personnel report, signed by Col. Preston, Headquarters of the 28th Regiment of the VA. Volunteers, March 4, 1862 (Ms1992-003)
Letter, W. B. Preston to Robert T. Preston, Richmond, March 4, 1862 (Ms1992-003)
Military Order, Announcement of upcoming squad drill. Signed: Col. Preston, Head Quarters, 28th Regiment of the VA. Volunteers, March 4, 1862 (Ms1992-003)
General Order, No. 7: A board of medical officers will assemble to examine applicants for discharge, Head Quarters, Centreville, March 3, 1862 (Ms1992-003)
Personal Order, Signed: A. S. Minter, Bedford, March 1, 1862 (Ms1992-003)
Receipt, To Col. Preston, March, 1862 (Ms1992-003)
Receipts
Request for continued leave of absence. Signed: Wm. T. Patton, Mount Joy, February 22, 1862 (Ms1992-003)
Letter, William Watts to Col. Preston, Camp near Centreville, 28th Regiment, Va. Vols., February 19, 1862 (Ms1992-003)
Letter, To Col. Preston. News of the death of James Frances Preston. Signed: J. F. Kent, Winchester, February 5, 1862 (Ms1992-003)
Letter, William Watts to Col Preston, Camp Withers, January 23, 1862 (Ms1992-003)
Letter, Henry Johnston to Col. Preston, State of the 28th Va. Vol., Head Quarters, 28th Regiment Va. Volunteers, Centreville, December 26, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
Military Order, Col. Preston wished and is recommended an extension of leave for 30 days. Signed: Saml. A. McConkey, Camp, 28th Regiment Va. Volunteers, near Centreville, December 19, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
Military Order, To Col. Preston. Personnel transfer. Signed: H. Wells, Camp Pickens, November 24, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
Certificate, granting Col. Preston a medical leave of absence. Signed: Saml. A. McConkey, Near Centreville, November 23, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
Special Requisition, Signed: Col. Preston, Head Quarters, 28th Regiment Va. Volunteers, November 9, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
Letter, To Col. Preston. Inquiry into the state of Mason's Hill. Signed: M. Mason, Warrington Va., November 4, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
Letter, J. E. Johnston to Col. Preston, Presentation of State colors by Governor, Head Quarters, Centreville, November 4, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
Letter, To Col. Preston, Buena Vista, October 18, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
Military Order, The regiment under my command is the one selected form the 5th Brigade to report to construct a portion of the Advanced Guard. Signed: Col. Preston, Head Quarters 28th Regiment Va. Volunteers, Camp near Centreville, October 17, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
Letter, To Col. Preston, Regarding Transfers, Signed: Poindexter and Bullington, Richmond, October 3, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
Letter, To Col. Preston, Withdrawing remarks from the 26th for not receiving copies of all the instructions, Signed: James Longstreet, Brig. Gen., Head Quarters, Advanced Forces, October 2, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
Letter, To Col. Preston. Inquiry on the probable state of Masons Hill. Signed: M. Mason, Fairfax Co., September 28, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
Military Order, To Col. Preston, Moving three regiments, Signed: J. Longstreet, Brig. Gen., Head Quarters, Advanced Forces, September 27, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
Military Order, To Col. Preston, Regarding troop movements, Signed: J. Longstreet, Brig. Gen., Head Quarters, Advanced Forces, September 27, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
Letter, Col. Preston's response to criticism of misinterpreted orders. Signed: Col. Preston, Masons Hill, September 26, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
Military Order, Regarding troop movement. By order of Col. Preston, Masons Hill, September 26, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
Letter, To Col. Preston, Regarding misinterpretation of orders, Head Quarters, Advanced Forces, September 26, 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)
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)