451 Series II Volume IV- Serial 117 - Prisoners of War
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HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
Alexandria, August 27, 1862.Major General JOHN A. DIX, Commanding Fort Monroe.
GENERAL: The general commanding desires that you will have the accompanying package addressed to General Lee* sent within the lines of the enemy as soon as possible by flag of truce.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
S. WILLIAMS,
Assistant Adjutant - General.
[Indorsement.]
These dispatches were delivered to Robert Ould, agent for exchange of Confederate prisoners, at 4 o' clock September 1, 1862, at Aiken's Landing, James River, Va.
WILSON BARSTOW,
Captain and Aide - de - Camp.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF,
New Orleans, La., August 27, 1862.Brigadier - General DOWN,
Commanding at Forts Saint Philip and Jackson:
You will forthwith prepare the prisoners confined at Fort Jackson not sentenced to hard labor to be embarked on board the Ocean Queen, which will be sent down tomorrow at furthest. You will also detail a company as guard under the command of a vigilant officer cautioned against surprise. You will also put on board ten days' rations for guard and prisoners. No servants or other persons will be allowed to accompany the prisoners. No communication will be allowed with the prisoners after receipt of this order. Descriptive lists will be forwarded with the prisoners.
BENJ. F. BUTLER,
Major - General, Commanding.
[AUGUST 27, 1862.]
Brigadier General NEAL DOW, &c.:
The prisoners confined in Fort Saint Philip are included in this morning's order for their removal on board the Ocean Queen.
WM. H. WIEGEL,
Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant - General.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE OHIO,
In Camp, August 27, 1862.Major General SAMUEL JONES,
GENERAL: I have just received your communication of the 21st instant. The reports of the killing of certain prisoners of war by my troops as stated in your communication have never before come to my hearing and I cannot but believe that you have been misinformed. I will immediately investigate the matter and if the facts should prove as you suppose I shall most assuredly bring the offenders to justice
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* Probably McClellan to Lee, and inclosure, preceding.
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