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637 Series I Volume XLVI-II Serial 96 - Appomattox Campaign Part II

Page 637 Chapter LVIII. CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.-UNION.

10. During the absence of Colonel G. von Schack, Seventh new York Volunteers, Colonel William M. Mintzer, Fifty-third Pennsylvania Volunteers, will command the Third Brigade of the this division.

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By order of Brevet Brigadier-General Ramsey:

JNO. D. BLACK,

Brevet Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.

CIRCULAR.] HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, SECOND ARMY CORPS,

February 22, 1865.

Brigade commanders will hold their troops in readiness to move at a moment's notice; knapsacks packed, blankets rolled, and everything ready except striking tents.

By command of Brevet Brigadier-General Ramsey:

JNO. D. BLACK,

Brevet Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.

CIRCULAR.] HDQRS. THIRD DIVISION, SECOND ARMY CORPS,

February 22, 1865-2.30 a. m.

In compliance with instructions from the corps commander, the troops of this division will be under arms at 5.30 this a. m., and remain so until clear day.

By command of Brigadier-General De Trobriand:

WM. R. DRIVER,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

CIRCULAR.] HDQRS. THIRD DIVISION, SECOND ARMY CORPS,

February 22, 1865.

Brigade commanders will have their commands, with the exception of their pickets, in readiness to move instantly at telegraphic notice; such rations as may have been issued will be taken, but no more issues will be made. Blankets will be rolled. Tents may remain until orders are given to move.

By command of Brigadier-General De Trobriand:

WM. R. DRIVER,

Assistant Adjutant-General.


HEADQUARTERS THIRD DIVISION, SECOND ARMY CORPS,
February 22, 1865.

Brigadier General B. R. PRICE,

Commanding Second Brigade:

GENERAL: The brigadier-general commanding directs that you send at once two regiments to the left of General McAllister's line. They will report to General McAllister.

Very respectfully,

WM. R. DRIVER,

Assistant Adjutant-General.


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