Special Order,, 1865 - 1865
File — Folder: 1
Scope and Content Note
From the Collection:
The collection contains a handwritten special order issued by the Union army to Capt. Thomas Gregg of the 8th Pennsylvania Cavalry at "Hd. Qrs. Mil. District, Lynchburg, VA." These orders, dated June 29, 1865 and termed "Special Order No. 31," directed Capt. Thomas Gregg and two of his men to go by rail to Montgomery county, VA and to there "administer the Oath of Amnesty to those who are entitled to its benefits and are desirous of taking it." These orders were issued "By Command of" Brevet Major General Gregg, Comdg.
Dates
- 1865 - 1865
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository
Contact:
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
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