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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)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1992_003_PrestonRobertT_B1F6_Order_GuardDuty_1861_0629

Dates

  • 1861-06-29

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish from the Robert Taylor Preston Papers must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Language of Materials

English

Location of Originals

Box 1, Folder 6

Abstract

From: Head Quarters, Advanced Forces, Army of the Potomac, Fairfax C.H. Regarding Guard Duty, sentinels must challenge so as to be heard distinctly two or three times repeatedly before cocking their weapon. By order of Brig. Genl. Bonham, Signed: Geo. N. Lay, June 29, 1861.

ID

Ms1992_003_PrestonRobertT_B1F6_Order_GuardDuty_1861_0629

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository

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