July 14th, 2011
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/14/2011
Group of four (4) war-date Federal General Orders, includes: General Orders No. 23, 1p. octavo, Washington, March 3, 1862, pertaining to expansion of the Department of Western Virginia and postal agents. VG...plus; General Order No. 140, Washington, September 24, 1862, pertaining to Special Provost Marshals, and defining their duties. VG...plus; General Orders No. 142, 4p. octavo, Washington, September 25, 1862, providing “the cartel under which prisoners are exchanged in the existing war with the Southern States.” with conditions of exchange, ie “A General commanding in chief or an Admiral shall be exchanged for officers of equal rank or for sixty privates or common seamen. VG...plus; General Orders No. 98, 9p. octavo, Washington, August 2, 1862, providing a list of officers appointments including several to rank of general, including Sumner, Heintzelman, Keyes, Fitz-John Porter, Alexander McCook, William Nelson and Crittenden. VG. (4 items)
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