Confederate General William Loring writes from Staunton in December, 1861, with orders for Colonel William B. Taliaferro.
In early summer, 1861, the Confederate Army attempted to defend what is now West Virginia against an advance by Federals under George B. McClellan. Union forces proved victorious at Laurel Mountain on July 11, 1861, however. In this dispatch, Lieutenant Colonel J. M. Heck reports on the entire campaign from May to July, 1861. Heck includes a description of a May trip to Staunton, VA, to procure supplies and raise troops.
Maj. H. J. Williams commanded Winder's Brigade, which was in the Fifth Va. Inf. of the Army of Northern Virginia. Williams reports that, despite being outnumbered, the regiment held off the enemy.
The Official Records sum up this document as follows: "T. Parkin Scott, of Baltimore, was arrested by order of the War Department on the 13th day of September, 1861, and placed in confinement at Fort McHenry. He was afterward successively transferred to Fort Monroe, Fort Lafayette and Fort Warren. The criminal complicity of Scott with the rebellion was well known and his arrest was a measure of military precaution to prevent the probable occurrence of disturbances through his efforts and influence. Among the papers communicated to the Department of State in this case is a letter of which the following is a copy:"
In May, 1861, Staunton Virginia served as a rendezvous point for new recruits to the Confederate Army. In this letter, Robert E. Lee authorizes Colonel John Echols to raise volunteer regiments from Valley counties, including Augusta. Lee orders Echols to gather the men at Staunton.
Early in the war, Staunton, VA, served as an important rendezvous point for newly recruited Confederate regiments. In this May, 1861, letter, Confederate General John Echols writes to Robert E. Lee informing him of recruiting efforts in the Shenandoah Valley, and his orders to send all new troops to Staunton for training.
In May, 1861, new Confederate recruits from western Virginia mustered in at Staunton. In this letter, Robert E. Lee informs Thomas J. Jackson, commanding at Harper's Ferry, that troops will be sent him from Staunton as they muster in.
In May, 1861, new Confederate volunteers from Western Virginia mustered into service in Staunton. In this letter, Robert E. Lee orders Colonel John Echols, overseeing operations in Staunton, to send newly mustered troops to Harper's Ferry.
Staunton Virginia served as an important muster and supply center during the first months of the war. In this May, 1861, letter, Robert E. Lee writes Major R. M. Boykin, Jr. at Grafton, VA. Lee informs Boykin that arms for new recruits are available at Staunton.
Staunton, VA, served as a Confederate supply center during the first months of war. In this May, 1861, letter, General Robert E. Lee notifies Major F. M. Boykin of orders to send rifles from Staunton to Virginia volunteers.
Staunton, VA, served as a Confederate recruiting and supply center early in the war. In this May, 1861, letter, Robert E. Lee writes General Thomas J. Jackson concerning recruiting in western Virginia. Lee also promises to send Jackson arms and ammunition from Staunton.
P. F. Howard writes Robert E. Lee in May, 1861, to notify him that arms are being sent by train to Staunton for the use of newly enlisted regiments.
Early in the war, Staunton, VA, served as an important rail center and rendezvous point for volunteers mustering into service. In this May, 1861, letter, John Echols announces to Robert E. Lee his arrival in Staunton with several newly formed companies.
Staunton, VA, served as an important base of supply throughout the war. In this May, 1861, letter, Michael G. Harman, quartermaster at Staunton, informs Virginia Governor John Letcher of supplies and men sent from Staunton to reinforce northwestern Virginia.
Confederate General John Echols writes from Staunton to Robert E. Lee in May, 1861, concerning recruiting. Echols discusses the regiments he has on hand in the town, and the marching orders for those ready to go to the front.
In the first months of the war, Staunton, VA, served as an important Confederate supply base. In this May, 1861, letter, Robert E. Lee writes Colonel George Porterfield concerning arms sent from Staunton to troops in the field. He also discusses armed companies sent to Beverly, with orders to recruit along the way.
Confederate Michael Harman, quartermaster at Staunton, writes Virginia Governor Letcher concerning efforts to equip Virginia's troops, and a May, 1861, expedition to the northwest corner of the state. Harman discusses buying guns, including a number of shotguns purchased for the city of Staunton. He also mentions repairing muskets in the town. Harman reports he has bought uniforms for the men, suggests calling out the militia, and discusses the importance of reinforcing troops in western Virginia for the purpose of destroying Union sentiment.
Throughout the war, Staunton, VA, served as a base of Confederate recruiting and operations in the Valley. In this May, 1861, letter, Robert E. Lee informs Confederate politician and diplomat James Mason of actions around Harper's Ferry and in the Shenandoah Valley, including companies sent from Staunton to Beverly with orders to recruit along the way.
Confederate John Echols writes from the army rendezvous point at Staunton, VA, in May, 1861, to inform Robert E. Lee of progress in arming new units. Echols reports that companies armed with flint lock muskets were sent from Staunton to Harper's Ferry.
Throughout the war, Staunton, VA, served as an important Confederate base of supply. In this May, 1861, letter, General Robert Garnett writes Colonel John McCausland concerning his request for harnesses. Garnett orders McCausland to contact Michael G. Harman, quartermaster at Staunton, to fill his order for supplies.
Early in the war, Staunton, VA, served as an important rendezvous point for Confederate recruits. In this May, 1861, letter, Robert E. Lee writes Colonel George Porterfield concerning his command at Grafton, VA. Lee refers to companies of new recruits sent to that point.
Confederate Michael Harman, commanding at Staunton, writes Governor Letcher of Virginia in May, 1861. Harman reports on an expedition to Grafton, as well as his efforts to arm and organize new Confederate units in Staunton.
Colonel C. Q. Tompkins reports from Staunton on the gathering of Union troops along the Ohio border in May, 1861.
Confederate General Robert S. Garnett reports to Colonel F. H. Smith on May, 1861, troop strengths. Garnett estimates the number of volunteers stationed in several cities, including Staunton.
During June, 1861, Joseph E. Johnston commanded Confederate troops in the Harper's Ferry vicinity. In this letter, Robert E. Lee writes Johnston concerning the defense of Harper's Ferry. He mentions that several companies of reenforcements have been sent from the supply and recruiting base of Staunton, VA.
June, 1861, Virginia resolutions transferring all officers, men, and military equipment to control of the Confederate government. The document also suggests that Michael Harman, quartermaster at Staunton, be ordered to call out militia for use at Philippi.
This June, 1861, report of a Virginia state governmental committee advises Governor Letcher on procedure for transferring Virginia's officers, soldiers, and military property to Confederate control. It also advises establishing a telegraph line from Staunton to Charleston in the Kanawha Valley.
Colonel J. M. Heck and Majors Michael G. Harman and R. E. Cowan report from Staunton on June, 1861, action in West Virginia. The Confederate officers request that arms be sent to Staunton for an expedition to meet George B. McClellan's Federals.
Confederate Major Michael G. Harman, commanding at Staunton, writes Colonel G. A. Porterfield commanding at Beverly. He informs Porterfield that he will be sending ammunition from Staunton.
Confederate General Robert S. Garnett reports that several regiments of troops will be sent to Staunton to report for service in June, 1861.
Staunton, VA, served as an important supply base for Confederate armies operating in the Valley. In this June, 1861, letter, Robert E. Lee thanks Staunton's quartermaster Michael G. Harman for his role in forwarding ammunition, supplies, and troops to Confederate commands in northwest Virginia.
Confederate Special Orders sending troops to Staunton to report for duty in June, 1861.
June, 1861, orders instructing Confederate General Robert S. Garnett to proceed to Staunton to take command of troops for the defense of northwest Virginia.
Confederate Colonel George A. Porterfield writes Robert S. Garnett in June, 1861. He discusses ammunition sent from Staunton to Randolph County.
Confederate General Robert S. Garnett reports to Adjutant General Samuel Cooper regarding the state of troops under his command in what is now West Virginia during June, 1861. Garnett reports having ordered munitions and supplies from Staunton.
Confederate Adjutant General Samuel Cooper writes Joseph E. Johnston concerning reinforcements and the strategic situation in June, 1861. Cooper refers to the benefit the Union would receive from advancing up the Valley as far as Staunton, thereby cutting important lines of communication.
During June and early July, 1861, General Robert S. Garnett commanded the Confederate forces defending what is now West Virginia. In this dispatch, Garnett reports to Assistant Adjutant George Deas on the situation in his sector. Garnett reports having to rely solely upon Staunton to supply his operations.
Throughout the war, Staunton, VA, served as an important Confederate supply base. In this June, 1861, letter, Robert E. Lee notifies General Robert Garnett, commanding at Laurel Mountain in what is now West Virginia, that troops are on the way from Staunton with various supplies ordered by Garnett.
Robert E. Lee writes Ordnance Chief Josiah Gorgas in this June, 1861, letter. Lee asks that supplies be sent General Robert Garnett, commanding in West Virginia, through Major Harman, quartermaster at Staunton.
Virginia Governor John Letcher writes Secretary of War Leroy P. Walker in July, 1861, on the muster of troops into Confederate service. Letcher establishes a camp of instruction at Staunton at which troops can rendezvous and muster in, and discusses a controversy between the states and the Confederate government over the right to appoint new regimental officers.
George B. McClellan commanded Union forces in what is now West Virginia during the summer of 1861. In this July, 1861, letter he reports to Assistant Adjutant General Edward Townsend on the strategic situation. He reports that the Confederates in the area will soon have to rely for supply solely on Staunton, VA, since all other routes have been cut off.
Union General George B. McClellan, commanding forces in West Virginia, reports to Assistant Adjutant Edward Townsend on July, 1861, plans to attack and drive the Confederates toward Staunton.
Confederate General Robert Garnett, commanding forces in West Virginia during July, 1861, writes to Assistant Adjutant George Deas concerning the situation facing his troops. Garnett reports his dangerous reliance upon Staunton as his only base of supply. He remarks on the lack of transportation from that place.
George B. McClellan, commanding Union forces in West Virginia during July, 1861, writes Assistant Adjutant Edward Townsend to ask if he should advance on Staunton.
Union Assistant Adjutant Edward Townsend replies to George B. McClellan, commanding Union troops in West Virginia during July, 1861. He reports that General Winfield Scott urges McClellan to reconsider plans for an attack on Staunton.
During July, 1861, General Robert Garnett commanded Confederate forces defending what is now West Virginia. In this dispatch, Robert E. Lee sends orders to Garnett. Lee speculates that Union troops plan to push through West Virginia all the way to Staunton. He orders Garnett to prevent this.
In July, 1861, Union forces under George B. McClellan won a series of victories in what is now West Virginia. In this letter to Assistant Adjutant Edward Townsend, McClellan reports that all opposing Confederate forces have retreated to Staunton.
In July, 1861, Union forces under George B. McClellan won victories at Laurel Mountain and Philippi, West Virginia. In this dispatch, he reports to Assistant Adjutant Edward Townsend on the campaign. McClellan's plan included cutting supply lines to Staunton, VA, to which place the defeated Confederates eventually retreated.
During July, 1861, Major Michael G. Harman commanded Confederate troops in Staunton, VA, while Robert S. Garnett oversaw the defense of what is now West Virginia. In this dispatch, Harman informs Lee of the retreat of Garnett in the face of Federal troops, and proposes to raise one thousand men in Augusta County to go to Garnett's aid.
On July 11, 1861, Union General George B. McClellan won the battle of Laurel Mountain, West Virginia, resulting in withdrawal of Confederate forces from the area. In the aftermath, Confederate Major Michael G. Harman, commanding at Staunton, received news of the defeat and retreat. In this dispatch from Staunton, Harman tells Robert E. Lee what he knows, and announces that he has met with Augusta County militia officers in preparation for calling out the entire force.
Robert E. Lee asks Major Michael G. Harman, commanding at Staunton, to forward orders to General Henry R. Jackson. Jackson is instructed to take command of several regiments and move to aid Robert Garnett, pressed by George B. McClellan's Federals in West Virginia.
W. J. McNema reports on troop movements in western Virginia in July, 1861.
In early July, 1861, Union General George B. McClellan defeated Confederates under Robert S. Garnett in what is now West Virginia. In this dispatch, Major Michael G. Harman, commanding at Staunton, reports to Jefferson Davis on the situation, including steps taken to prevent a total disaster.
In July, 1861, General George B. McClellan's Federals won several victories over Confederate forces in what is now West Virginia. In this dispatch, Confederate Major Michael G. Harman, commanding at Staunton, reports to Robert E. Lee on what he has heard of the engagements.
In July, 1861, Union troops under George B. McClellan won a series of victories in what is now West Virginia. In this dispatch, Major Michael G. Harman, commanding at Staunton, reports to Robert E. Lee on the strategic situation. Harman had been recruiting men in the Staunton area to meet the emergency, and he tells Lee he refuses to accept any volunteers for less than three years. Harman also expresses the fear that Federals will enter the Valley. According to Harman, this would prove disastrous due to the large unionist population he believes to exist in Augusta and other counties.
Early in the war, prisoners taken in battle were routinely paroled on condition that they would return home and never again take up arms. In this July, 1861, letter, Union general George B. McClellan asks the commander of forces in the Staunton area to arrange for parole of Confederates taken prisoner during battles in West Virginia.
Major Michael G. Harman, commanding at Staunton, forwards to Jefferson Davis and George Deas a report of Confederate General Henry Jackson recounting Robert S. Garnett's July, 1861, death and defeat in battle with George B. McClellan's Union troops in what is now West Virginia. Harman asks for permission to begin a pony express line from Staunton to Monterey and Winchester.
Jefferson Davis responds to Major Michael G. Harman, commanding at Staunton, with permission to open a pony express line from Staunton to Monterey and Winchester. He also says he will attempt to meet General Henry R. Jackson's request for reinforcements.
Major Michael G. Harman, commanding at Staunton, writes to Assistant Adjutant George Deas in the wake of July, 1861, Confederate defeats in West Virginia. Harman reports on the state of Staunton's telegraph, and on his plans to open a pony express from Staunton to Monterey and Winchester. He also asks that any ammunition for the front be sent to Staunton.
On July 11, 1861, Union troops under George B. McClellan won a lopsided victory over Robert S. Garnett's Confederates at the battle of Laurel Mountain, West Virginia. Garnett lost his life in the battle, and the Confederacy would eventually loose what is now the state of West Virginia. Staunton, Virginia, served as an important Confederate supply base and organizing ground for troops during this campaign. In this letter, Confederate General Henry Jackson discusses Laurel Mountain and the movement of troops through Staunton. The Confederate reinforcements included local militia who, in Jackson's opinion, will do more harm than good.
Confederate General P. G. T. Beauregard reports to Jefferson Davis in July, 1861, from his lines along Bull Run Creek. He asks Davis to notify Johnston via Staunton of his movements.
Union General George B. McClellan, commanding forces in West Virginia during July, 1861, writes General in Chief Winfield Scott. McClellan asks Scott if he should advance on Staunton.
In mid-July, 1861, Confederate General P. G. T. Beauregard faced a Federal advance on his positions around Manassas, VA. Staunton, VA, served as an important communications center as evidenced by Adjutant General Samuel Cooper's orders instructing Beauregard to get in touch with General Joseph Johnston through Staunton to inform him of the situation.
In mid-July, 1861, Confederate forces under Robert Garnett met defeat at the hands of George B. McClellan's Federals in what is now West Virginia. In this letter, Confederate Adjutant General Samuel Cooper orders General John B. Floyd to move to contain the damage. Staunton is mentioned as a possible defensive position.
General in Chief Winfield Scott writes George B. McClellan, commanding forces in West Virginia during July, 1861, regarding plans to advance on Staunton.
In mid-July, 1861, Federal troops under George B. McClellan defeated Confederates under Robert Garnett in what is now West Virginia. In this letter, Confederate Adjutant General Samuel Cooper orders Colonel Angus McDonald to Staunton to defend the Central Railroad against any advance by McClellan.
In mid-July, 1861, Union General George B. McClellan's victories over Confederates under Robert Garnett drove Confederate troops from what is now West Virginia. In this dispatch, Confederate General H. R. Jackson reports to Assistant Adjutant George Deas on the retreat and his attempts to prevent further Federal advances at Monterey, VA. Jackson mentions receiving supplies from Staunton, which served as an important supply base during the campaign.
In mid-July, 1861, Union troops under George B. McClellan drove Confederates under Robert Garnett from what is now West Virginia. In the aftermath, Confederates in the Shenandoah Valley scrambled to stop the Federal advance. In this letter, Robert E. Lee orders William W. Loring to take control of forces in the area. Lee informs Loring that troops and supplies from Staunton will come to his aid.
Alex H. H. Stuart writes to Confederate Secretary of War Leroy P. Walker in July, 1861, to complain about Michael G. Harman's position of command at Staunton, VA. Stuart argues that a military officer is needed to properly oversee such an important rendezvous point for Confederate soldiers. Stuart says that Harman has alienated army officers and prominent civilians, and alarmed the public by calling out the militia and sending them to the front without proper provisions made for defense of the town.
In the first months of the war, Staunton, VA, served as an important rendezvous point for Confederate troops on their way to defend what is now West Virginia. In this July, 1861, dispatch, Confederate General Henry Jackson writes Assistant Adjutant George Deas describing the state of the forces defending western Virginia. He mentions regiments moving through Staunton, and discusses Staunton quartermaster Michael Harman's role in organizing the defense.
Confederate Colonel of Volunteers William Gilham writes from Staunton to Assistant Adjutant George Deas in July, 1861, to announce his assumption of command of troops at Staunton. Gilham reports on the orders given to the troops, and urges that ammunition be sent quickly.
During the summer of 1861, Staunton served as a base of supply and rendezvous for Confederate troops defending western Virginia. In this letter, Robert E. Lee writes General William W. Loring concerning the arrival in Staunton of three Tennessee regiments. Lee instructs Loring to call upon Michael G. Harman, quartermaster at Staunton, to organize and direct troops and reinforcements.
Confederate Adjutant General Samuel Cooper orders Major H. L. Clay at Lynchburg to send regiments to Staunton to report to Major Michael Harman.
Michael Harman writes from Staunton to Robert E. Lee in July, 1861, to describe roads and routes for armies in western Virginia.
Union General George B. McClellan, commanding forces in West Virginia during July, 1861, writes General in Chief Winfield Scott concerning plans to advance on Staunton, VA.
During July, 1861, Union forces under George B. McClellan defeated Confederates in what is now West Virginia, and threatened to advance toward the Shenandoah Valley. Staunton served as an important Confederate base of supply during the campaign. In this letter to Confederate Assistant Adjutant George Deas, General Henry R. Jackson mentions artillery sent west from Staunton to meet the Federal advance.
Staunton, VA, served as an important Confederate base of supply during summer, 1861, campaigning in western Virginia. In this dispatch, Confederate General Henry R. Jackson asks Michael G. Harman, quartermaster at Staunton, to send all available troops in the area west to reinforce Confederates attempting to stop a Union advance through West Virginia.
Staunton served as an important base of supply during the July, 1861, defense of West Virginia against General George B. McClellan's Federals. In this letter, General Henry R. Jackson urges Michael G. Harman, quartermaster at Staunton, to send west all available troops. Jackson also makes reference to stragglers, apparently gathered at Staunton.
Confederate Adjutant General Samuel Cooper orders Major H. L. Clay at Lynchburg to send armed troops on to Staunton in July, 1861.
Confederate Major Nat Tyler writes from Staunton to Robert E. Lee in July, 1861, to discuss troops under his command at Staunton.
During July, 1861, Federal troops under George B. McClellan advanced into West Virginia and won a series of victories. Staunton, VA, served as an important base of supply during the campaign. In this letter, Robert E. Lee informs General Henry R. Jackson that supplies have been sent to Staunton to provide for retreating Confederates.
Staunton, VA, served as a rendezvous point for Confederate troops during July, 1861, campaigning in western Virginia. In this letter, Michael G. Harman, quartermaster at Staunton, informs General Lee of the locations of various regiments.
During July, 1861, campaigning in western Virginia, Staunton served as an important Confederate base of supply and reinforcement. In this letter, Lee instructs Michael G. Harman, quartermaster at Staunton, to send reinforcements to the front.
During the July, 1861, fighting in western Virginia, Staunton served as an important Confederate base of supply and reinforcement. In this letter, Confederate General Henry R. Jackson writes Michael G. Harman, quartermaster at Staunton, concerning reinforcements for the front.
During July, 1861, Confederates in the Valley sought to stop Union General George B. McClellan's advance through what is now West Virginia. Staunton served as an important depot and rail center during the campaign. In this letter, Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston mentions troops sent through Staunton to meet McClellan.
Samuel Cooper orders Major H. L. Clay to send troops through Staunton in July, 1861.
General T.J. Jackson commanded the First Brigade in the Fifth Virginia Infantry in the Army of the Shenandoah.
Confederate General Samuel Anderson reports to Secretary of War Leroy P. Walker in July, 1861, on the progress and status of his men traveling to Staunton, VA.
Staunton, VA, served as an important point of communication in and out of the Shenandoah Valley throughout the war. In this July, 1861, letter to Assistant Adjutant General George Deas, William W. Loring reports finding Staunton crowded with illegally furloughed men attempting to return to their homes in Georgia. Loring countermanded the furloughs and arrested the men's commanding officer.
J.E.B. Stuart commanded the First Virginia Cavalry which is in the Army of the Shenandoah. He writes about the cavalry's role in guarding Gen. Jackson's right and left flanks.
Confederate War Secretary Leroy Walker orders General Samuel R. Anderson to send a regiment to Staunton in July, 1861.
Confederate Adjutant General Samuel Cooper orders General Daniel S. Donelson to Staunton to take command of troops in July, 1861.
General Samuel R. Anderson reports to Confederate War Secretary Leroy P. Walker on regiments sent to Staunton in July, 1861.
General William W. Loring reports to Confederate Assistant Adjutant General George Deas on the July, 1861, strategic situation in western Virginia. Staunton served as an important arrival point for Confederates sent to the front early in the war as evidenced by Loring's reports of various regiments entering the town.
Confederate Adjutant General Samuel Cooper orders a regiment to Staunton in July, 1861.
Confederate Adjutant General Samuel Cooper orders General Samuel R. Anderson to follow his regiments to Staunton in July, 1861.
Brigadier General W. W. Loring attests to Staunton's importance as a base of supply in this July 1861 letter.
General Henry Wise commanded a Confederate brigade during the summer, 1861, struggle for what is now West Virginia. Staunton served as a base of supply in these actions as evidenced by General William Wing Loring's letter announcing the movement by rail of reinforcements through Staunton.
Confederate Adjutant General Samuel Cooper informs Major H. L. Clay of plans to send some men to Staunton in July, 1861.
Confederate General Samuel R. Anderson writes Adjutant General Samuel Cooper in July, 1861, to inform him that he is on his way to Staunton.
Confederate General William Loring writes General John Floyd in July, 1861, with orders for movements in western Virginia. Loring also mentions regiments expected at Staunton.
Confederate General Samuel Cooper writes Major H. L. Clay in August, 1861, to discuss regiments at Richmond and orders that some be forwarded to Staunton.
Confederate Adjutant General Samuel Cooper orders General Samuel Anderson to Staunton to report to Lee for a command in August, 1861.
Brigadier General Jubal A. Early commanded the Fourth Brigade of the 52nd Virginia Infantry which is in the Army of Northern Virginia. Gen. Early tells about trying to rally retreating men, and, upon arriving at the battlefield, discovering "an appalling spectacle."
Confederate General Henry Wise reports to Robert E. Lee on the actions of his troops in West Virginia in August, 1861. Wise reports that he is lacking supplies, and says he sent to Staunton for tents, clothes, shoes, and transportation.
Dr. Washington Hilleary, under arrest at Staunton, writes John Brannon in August, 1861, to protest his innocence. Confederate troops arrested Hilleary for allegedly conducting Union soldiers to the top of Rich Mountain.
Robert E. Lee writes General John B. Floyd in August, 1861, to discuss movements and orders in western Virginia. Staunton is mentioned as a supply base.
Brigadier General William B. Taliaferro commanded the First Division of the Fifth Virginia Infantry which is in the Army of Northern Virginia. Taliaferro reports that the regiment began in a supporting role, and then fully entered the battle, ultimately driving the enemy three miles.
John Letcher, Governor of Virginia, writes Jefferson Davis in August, 1861, to support the release of Dr. Washington Hilleary, held at Staunton for allegedly aiding Union troops.
J. M. Heck writes to President Jefferson Davis in August, 1861, to defend Doctor Washington Hilleary, arrested and held at Staunton for allegedly aiding Union troops.
Colonel Charles A. Ronald commanded the First Brigade in the Fifth Virginia Infantry in the Army of Northern Virginia. He reports on the regiment's successful engagement with the enemy.
Confederate General Thomas Fauntleroy requests assignment to head a command at Staunton or Winchester in August, 1861.
August, 1861, Confederate special orders sending a regiment through Staunton.
Michael Harman, quartermaster at Staunton, writes Confederate Adjutant General Samuel Cooper in August, 1861, to discuss troop movements.
Confederate Assistant Adjutant Robert Chilton writes Robert E. Lee, Commanding at Staunton, in August, 1861, to notify him that supplies are being sent.
Robert E. Lee writes General John Floyd in August, 1861, to discuss regiments expected to arrive in Staunton.
Confederate Adjutant General Samuel Cooper writes Robert E. Lee at Staunton, VA, in September, 1861, to discuss his duties in western Virginia, and his possible return to Richmond to resume acting as Jefferson Davis's military advisor.
Assistant Adjutant Robert Chilton writes to Robert E. Lee at Staunton in September, 1861, to give approval of his operations and notify him that medical officers are on the way.
September, 1861, Confederate Special Orders sending troops at Staunton to Yorktown.
General Robert E. Lee, commanding forces in western Virginia in September, 1861, writes Adjutant General Samuel Cooper to inform him that supplies for the army at Staunton are exhausted, and more should be sent.
The personal antagonism between Confederate Generals Henry Wise and John Floyd hampered military operations in western Virginia during the summer and early fall of 1861. In this letter, Confederate Adjutant General Samuel Cooper authorizes Robert E. Lee, commanding at Staunton, to transfer one of the two generals to a new command.
Major M. G. Harman, commanding at Staunton, writes in September, 1861, that he will have to send new prisoners of war on to Richmond, since the Staunton jail was already overcrowded.
John W. Overman, arrested as a unionist, writes to Jefferson Davis to protest his innocence before being moved to the Staunton jail in September, 1861.
Confederate Captain W. L. Powell writes Jefferson Davis on the September, 1861, state of supply in Millborough, VA. He complains that he has not received any horse teams from the rich country in the Staunton area.
Confederate Colonel John Baldwin writes on the September, 1861, arrest of John Overman, a suspected unionist. Authorities confined Overman in the Staunton jail.
Confederate Captain Joseph Jones writes from Staunton to Adjutant General Samuel Cooper on the state of men under his command. The companies, ordered to Staunton in September, 1861, suffer from disease and fatigue. Jones asks that they be granted a furlough.
Confederate Quartermaster A. C. Myers writes Captain C. R. Mason in October, 1861, charging him with guarding and maintaining roads to Staunton. Mason must rebuild bridges and embankments to allow supplies from Staunton to move along the roads.
Staunton attorney Hugh Sheffey writes Secretary of War Judah P. Benjamin in October, 1861, regarding a client's wish to be issued a letter of marque allowing him to attack and capture Union boats on the Ohio River without legal penalty.
Confederate Assistant Adjutant George Deas forwards to Major George Stevens Governor Letcher's September, 1861, dispatch concerning recruiting in Nelson County. Letcher threatens to call out the militia and order them to Staunton if the County does not provide its quota of volunteers.
Confederate Secretary of War Judah P. Benjamin writes Staunton Attorney Hugh Sheffey regarding an October, 1861, request for letters of marque for privateering on the Ohio River. Benjamin informs Sheffey that privateering is only legal on the high seas.
S. H. Letcher writes from Staunton to the Governor of Virginia in October, 1861, to notify him that the movement of a regiment will be impossible.
General Joseph E. Johnston commanded the Confederate Armies of the Shenandoah and of the Potomac, which include the Fifth Virginia Infantry and the First Virginia Cavalry. Gen. Johnston provides a general summary of the battle and the roles of differen t officers and units. He is overall very complimentary, and particularly commends Gens. Beauregard, Bee, E. K. Smith, and Jackson.
General Joseph E. Johnston commanded the Confederate Armies of the Shenandoah and of the Potomac, which included the Fifth Virginia Infantry and the First Virginia Cavalry. Gen. Johnston provides a general summary of the battle and the roles of differe nt officers and units. He is overall very complimentary, and particularly commends Gens. Beauregard, Bee, E. K. Smith, and Jackson.
Confederate Colonel John Baldwin writes Secretary of War Judah P. Benjamin concerning the state of supply facing his men in the Alleghany Mountains in October, 1861. Baldwin states that Staunton is one of the only reliable sources of supply, and discusses the route to the town.
Confederate General Henry R. Jackson writes to Major Michael Harman in October, 1861, to request that a regiment remain in Staunton to guard against a Union advance in western Virginia.
Confederate Colonel Michael G. Harman, commanding at Staunton, writes Secretary of War Judah P. Benjamin in October, 1861, concerning orders for a regiment in the town.
Confederate Colonel Michael Harman, commanding at Staunton, writes Jefferson Davis in October, 1861, concerning orders for troops in western Virginia.
November, 1861, Confederate Special Orders reorganizing troop formations, including some in Staunton.
Confederate General Thomas J. Jackson writes to Secretary of War Judah P. Benjamin in November, 1861, regarding the strategic situation in the Shenandoah Valley, including the Staunton area.
Confederate Adjutant General Samuel Cooper writes General William Loring in November, 1861, with orders to move troops to Staunton and other towns.
Confederate Secretary of War Judah P. Benjamin notifies General Thomas J. Jackson that he will be sending troops through Staunton to join him in November, 1861.
Confederate Adjutant General Samuel Cooper writes General Joseph E. Johnston that he can expect troops to arrive from Staunton in November, 1861.
Confederate Adjutant General Samuel Cooper revokes November, 1861, orders reorganizing Pegram's troops at Staunton.
Confederate Secretary of War Judah P. Benjamin notifies General Joseph E. Johnston that he can expect troops from Staunton in November, 1861.
Confederate Special Orders sending men from Staunton in November, 1861.
Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston writes Secretary of War Judah P. Benjamin on the November, 1861, strategic situation in northern Virginia. Johnston expresses the hope that troops from Staunton can be moved to aid him.
Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston writes to General William Whiting in November, 1861, to discuss troop movements to Fredericksburg and elsewhere, including regiments from Staunton.
November, 1861, Confederate Special Orders concerning troop movements in western Virginia. Some of the troops are ordered to Staunton, where the quartermaster must provide transportation and supply.
Jefferson Davis writes General Joseph E. Johnston on the November, 1861, strategic situation in northern Virginia. Davis tells Johnston to expect the arrival of troops from Staunton.
Confederate Adjutant General Samuel Cooper writes General Joseph E. Johnston concerning the movement of troops to northern Virginia in November, 1861. Cooper mentions troops moving through Staunton to Manassas.
Confederate Adjutant General Samuel Cooper writes General William Loring in November, 1861, to discuss arrangements and orders for troops at Staunton, VA.
Confederate Adjutant General Samuel Cooper writes General William Loring in November, 1861, concerning the defense of the Shenandoah Valley, and the movement of troops from Staunton.
Confederate Adjutant General Samuel Cooper writes Michael Harman, quartermaster at Staunton, VA, concerning November, 1861, troop movements.
Confederate Assistant Adjutant Robert Chilton writes William Loring, commanding at Staunton, to ask that he send some of his cavalry east in November, 1861.
Major R. G. Cole writes General Henry Jackson in November, 1861, concerning troop movements in the Staunton vicinity.
Confederate Adjutant General Samuel Cooper writes Colonel Taliaferro in November, 1861, concerning orders for troop movements.
Confederate Colonel S. M. Barton writes Colonel Taliaferro concerning operations in western Virginia including troop movements around Staunton.
Confederate Colonel William B. Taliaferro writes S. M. Barton in November, 1861, concerning the return of Taliaferro's men to Staunton. Taliferro makes arrangements to have deserters arrested in the town, and to have supplies sent to meet him.
Confederate Colonel William B. Taliaferro writes C. L. Stevenson in November, 1861, to discuss troop movements in western Virginia, including the return of some to Staunton. Taliaferro also discusses supplies drawn from Staunton, and provisions for the arrest of deserters in the city.
Staunton quartermaster Michael G. Harman writes Colonel William B. Taliaferro in November, 1861, with orders from the Adjutant General. Harman offers to help provide provisions for Taliaferro's actions.
Confederate Colonel Michael Harman, commanding at Staunton, writes Adjutant General Samuel Cooper in November, 1861, concerning the movement of troops to Buffalo Gap, and the difficulty of controlling the men in town.
Confederate Adjutant General Samuel Cooper writes Colonel Michael Harman, commanding at Staunton, concerning November, 1861, troop movements.
Confederate General William Loring reports on the situation facing his armies defending western Virginia in November, 1861. Loring mentions the need to move supplies, ammunition and sick men away from the front to Staunton.
Confederate Colonel William B. Taliaferro writes Colonel S. M. Barton in November, 1861, concerning orders, including a directive sending troops back to Staunton.
Confederate Adjutant C. L. Stevenson writes Colonel William B. Taliaferro concerning November, 1861, orders. Stevenson mentions that General William Loring went to Staunton to discuss troop movements.
Confederate General William Loring writes Secretary of War Judah P. Benjamin in December, 1861, to notify him that he has taken command at Staunton, and ordered troops to move.
Confederate General William Loring, commanding at Staunton, writes to Secretary of War Judah P. Benjamin concerning actions in western Virginia. Loring discusses moving sick and supplies to the rear, and mentions regiments at Staunton.
Confederate Adjutant General Samuel Cooper writes Colonel Michael Harman, commanding at Staunton, with December, 1861, orders for troop movements.
Confederate Adjutant General Samuel Cooper writes with instructions to General William W. Loring, commanding at Staunton, in December, 1861.
Confederate Adjutant General Samuel Cooper writes Michael Harman, commanding at Staunton, in December, 1861, concerning the transport of supplies to Manassas.
Confederate Secretary of War Judah P. Benjamin writes General William Loring, commanding at Staunton, in December, 1861, concerning correspondence.
Confederate General William Loring, commanding at Staunton, writes Major R. G. Cole in December, 1861, concerning troop movements.
Confederate Assistant Adjutant S. M. Barton forwards Colonel William B. Taliaferro orders from Staunton in December, 1861.
Confederate Adjutant General Samuel Cooper writes General William Loring, stationed at Staunton, to order him to move his command to Winchester in December, 1861.
Confederate Colonel Johnston writes to Colonel C. L. Stevenson, Assistant Adjutant for the Army of the Northwest, in December, 1861, to report on information gathered from scouts regarding Union movements. He discusses the threat the Union troops pose to Staunton.
Confederate General William Loring writes from Staunton to Adjutant General Samuel Cooper in December, 1861, to discuss the movement of troops, sick men, and supplies. He asks that the Virginia Central Railroad furnish cars for his project.
Confederate General William Loring, commanding at Staunton, writes Adjutant General Samuel Cooper in December, 1861, concerning plans for positioning troops in defense of western Virginia.
Confederate General William Loring reports from Staunton on December, 1861, actions in western Virginia.
Confederate General William Loring writes Adjutant General Samuel Cooper from Staunton in December, 1861, to report news of a battle.
Union General Robert Milroy forwards a December, 1861, report of an engagement in West Virginia in which the Confederates burned their camps and retreated to Staunton.
Confederate Adjutant C. L. Stevenson writes from Staunton to Colonel Johnson in December, 1861, to direct operations in the Valley and western Virginia.
Confederate General William Loring reports to Adjutant General Samuel Cooper on December, 1861, troop movements in western Virginia.
Confederate Congressman John W. Brockenbrough writes Secretary of War Judah P. Benjamin in December, 1861. He discusses a letter from a citizen of Monterey, expressing fear for the safety of the Shenandoah Valley, including Staunton.
Superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute Francis H. Smith writes Virginia Governor John Letcher in December, 1861, concerning the reopening of the academy. Smith requests that the commissary at Staunton be instructed to sell him food and supplies for the incoming cadets.
Confederate Colonel E. Johnson reports to Colonel C. L. Stevenson, Assistant Adjutant for the Army of the Northwest, stationed at Staunton, on a December, 1861, engagement in western Virginia.
Confederate Secretary of War Judah P. Benjamin writes General William Loring, stationed at Staunton, in December, 1861, to discuss the movement of his command.