Dept. of Northern Virginia General Orders No. 27, 1862-02-28
Scope and Content
This collection contains an official copy of the Department of Northern Virginia General Orders No. 27 by order of General Joseph E. Johnston, written by A. P. Mason, and copied by C. R. Holmes. Dated February 28, 1862, the orders are from the Headquarters of the Department of Northern Virginia of the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. The order indicates two types of signals that will be made, one by night from Capt. Alexander's Quarters and one by day from Centreville, and states that all sentinals on guard are to report when the signals are seen or heard.
Dates
- 1862-02-28
Creator
- From the Collection: Johnston, Joseph E. (Joseph Eggleston), 1807-1891 (Person)
- From the Collection: Holmes, C. R. (Confederate Department of Northern Virginia) (Person)
- From the Collection: Mason, A. P. (Confederate Department of Northern Virginia) (Person)
Language of Materials
The material in this collection is in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu