The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies

Records Related to Franklin County Regiments

1864


January --, 1864. From: R. E. LEE, Gen. ,

General Robert E. Lee presents a second, more detailed report on the Gettysburg campaign to Confederate Adjutant General Samuel Cooper. Lee describes the route his army took through several Maryland and Pennsylvania towns, including Chambersburg, on the way to Gettysburg. He also describes the battles and skirmishes of the campaign in detail.

January 16, 1864. From: COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

In this January, 1864, dispatch, General Darius Couch, commanding the department of the Susquehanna at Chambersburg, writes Secretary of War Edwin Stanton regarding rumors that a mob planned to prevent the inauguration of Pennsylvania Governor Andrew Curtin.

January 31, 1864. From: D. N. COUCH. Maj.-Gen., Comdg. Department. ,

Union General Darius Couch, commanding the department of the Susquehanna at Chambersburg, writes Assistant Adjutant Edward D. Townsend in January, 1864, regarding militia troops mustered to help defend Pennsylvania during the Gettysburg campaign. Couch discusses which units refused to be subsequently mustered into Federal service.

March 11, 1864. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch, commanding the Department of the Susquehanna at Chambersburg, writes Pennsylvania governor Andrew Curtin in March, 1864, to discuss rumors of a Confederate raid into the state.

March 28, 1864. From: JOHN S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

These March, 1864, Union orders issued by the Department of the Susquehanna at Chambersburg remove Captain J. H. Gilman as commissary of subsistence for the department, and replace him with Captain Brownell Granger.

April 2, 1864. From: JOHN S. SCHULTZE, Maj. and Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

Union Major and Assistant Adjutant for the Department of the Susquehanna John Schultze writes to General Julius Stahel in April, 1864, to announce the departure of a cavalry regiment from Chambersburg.

May 4, 1864. From: F. SIGEL, Maj.-Gen. ,

In this May, 1864, dispatch, Union general Franz Sigel notifies General Darius Couch that signal men are being sent to Chambersburg.

May 4, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

Union Assistant Adjutant for the Department of the Susquehanna issues these May, 1864, orders from Chambersburg concerning conduct on the railroads. The orders establish guards at all railroad depots to prevent destruction to property and outrages against civilians, and asks that incidents of soldier misconduct on trains be reported to department headquarters.

May 10, 1864--10.45 a.m. From: WM. H. MORRIS, Brig.-Gen. ,

Brig. Gen. William H. Morris commanded the First Brigade of the Army of the Potomac which included the 87th Pa. Inf. Morris reports on engaging the enemy and being attacked by artillery.

May 15, 1864. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch, commanding the Department of the Susquehanna at Chambersburg, writes to Major Vincent in this May, 1864, dispatch to announce the departure of a cavalry regiment from Chambersburg. He also mentions that the 187th Pennsylvania is scattered throughout the department doing various duties including recruiting and policing the anthracite coal region.

May 16, 1864. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch, commanding the Department of the Susquehanna at Chambersburg, writes in May, 1864, to announce the departure of several regiments from the town, excepting a cavalry regiment that could not be relieved from duty in the anthracite coal region.

June 27, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

These June, 1864, orders issued at Chambersburg by the Department of the Susquehanna place areas of Pennsylvania under authority of the Department of the Monongahela.

July 3, 1864--9.30 p. m. From: H. M. BURLEIGH, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

In this July, 1864, dispatch, Union Assistant Adjutant H. M. Burleigh issues orders to Captain N. J. Hopkins at Hagerstown to move supplies to Chambersburg if threatened.

July 3, 1864--12 m. From: LEW. WALLACE, Maj.-Gen., Cmdg. Department. ,

Union General Lew Wallace writes to General Darius Couch at Chambersburg in July, 1864, to ask for information regarding Confederate movements in the Valley.

July 3, 1864--4.30 p. m. Received 5.15 p. m. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen., Cmdg. ,

Union General Darius Couch writes from Chambersburg to the Army Adjutant General in July, 1864, concerning troop movements in Maryland, southern Pennsylvania, and the Valley.

July 3, 1864--8 p. m. From: MAX WEBER, Brig.-Gen. ,

Union General Max Weber writes from Harper's Ferry to General Darius Couch at Chambersburg in July, 1864, to report the strength of advancing Confederate forces.

July 4, 1864--4 a. m. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, writes the Adjutant General of the Army in July, 1864, with reports of Confederate troop movements.

July 4, 1864--4. 30 p. m. Received 1. 15 a. m. 5th. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, writes the Adjutant General of the Army in July, 1864, with speculation on Confederate troop positions.

July 4, 1864--8 p. m. Received 10 p. m. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, writes Secretary of War Edwin Stanton in July, 1864, concerning a meeting with Pennsylvania Governor Andrew Curtin.

July 4, 1864. From: A. G. CURTIN, Governor of Pennsylvania. ,

Pennsylvania Governor Andrew Curtin writes to Secretary of War Edwin Stanton in July, 1864, to arrange for the defense of Pennsylvania against General Jubal Early's Confederate forces threatening the line of the Potomac. He asks whether the Federal government plans to provide Pennsylvania with troops or pay any troops raised by the state. Curtin also mentions suggestions by General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, to call out state forces.

July 4, 1864--8 p. m. From: EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. ,

Union Secretary of War Edwin Stanton writes Pennsylvania Governor Andrew Curtin in July, 1864, concerning an impending Confederate raid across the Potomac. Stanton instructs Curtin to cooperate with General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, in raising a state force for defense. Stanton offers War Department help in supplying, arming, and moving the force.

July 4, 1864. From: THOS. C. DEVIN, Col., Cmdg. Brigade. ,

Col. Thomas C. Devin commanded the Second Brigade of the Army of the Potomac which included the 17th Pa. Cav. Devin reports that the regiment engaged the enemy several times, while both mounted and dismounted.

July 4, 1864. From: THOS. C. DEVIN, Col., Cmdg. Brigade. ,

Col. Thomas C. Devin commanded the Second Brigade of the Army of the Potomac which included the 17th Pa. Cav. Devin reports on the regiment's actions in May, including successful charges on the enemy's position.

July 5, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

Union Assistant Adjutant John Schultze writes from Chambersburg to General Darius Couch with information about Confederate movements in July, 1864.

July 5, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

Union Assistant Adjutant John Schultze writes from Chambersburg to General Darius Couch in July, 1864, to report on approaching mounted Confederate forces.

July 5, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

Union Assistant Adjutant John Schultze writes from Chambersburg to General Darius Couch to report Confederate advances in July, 1864.

July 5, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

Union Assistant Adjutant John Schultze writes Union General Darius Couch to report on the movements of approaching Confederate forces in July, 1864.

July 5, 1864. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch writes to Major John Schultze, ordering him to warn the people of the July, 1864, Confederate advance into Maryland and southern Pennsylvania, so that stock can be moved to safety north of Chambersburg.

July 6, 1864. From: H. T. MCLEAN, First Lieut., Sixth Cavalry. ,

In this July, 1864, dispatch, Union Cavalry officer H. T. McLean reports from Greencastle on his efforts to oppose Confederate forces raiding north of the Potomac. He mentions plans to fall back on Chambersburg.

July 6, 1864--9 p. m. Received 10. 30 p. m. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch writes from Chambersburg to Secretary of War Edwin Stanton in July, 1864, with scouting reports on a Confederate advance.

July 6, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

These Union Special Orders, dated July, 6, 1864, declare martial law in Chambersburg, and outline regulations for citizens to assemble and form companies of defense to deal with Confederate forces raiding in southern Pennsylvania. The orders also prohibit citizens of Chambersburg from leaving the town.

July 6, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch's Assistant Adjutant John Schultze addresses the citizens of Franklin County in this July 6, 1864, circular. The dispatch orders all militia volunteers responding to Pennsylvania Governor Andrew Curtin's call to assemble at Chambersburg where they will be equipped. The call for state volunteers went out in response to a raid into Maryland and Pennsylvania by Confederates under Jubal Early.

July 6, 1864. From: J. IRVIN GREGG, Col., Cmdg. Brigade. ,

Col. J. Irvin Gregg commanded the Second Brigade of the Army of the Potomac which included the 16th Pa. Cav. Gregg details the brigade's extensive marching.

July 7, 1864. (Received 10.30 a. m.) From: A. G. CURTIN, Governor. ,

Pennsylvania Governor Andrew Curtin writes Secretary of War Edwin Stanton in July, 1864, concerning rumors of approaching Confederate troops. Curtin reports that he issued a proclamation for troops, and sent General Darius Couch briefly to Chambersburg to organize defenses.

July 7, 1864--2 p. m. (Received 3 p. m.) From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch responds to a telegram from Secretary of War Edwin Stanton received at Chambersburg in this July, 1864, dispatch. Couch reports on a rumored Confederate advance.

July 7, 1864. From: D. MCM. GREGG, Brig.-Gen. of Vols., Cmdg. Second Div. ,
July 7, 1864. From: D. MCM. GREGG, Brig.-Gen. of Vols., Cmdg. Second Div. ,

Brig. Gen. David McM. Gregg commanded the Second Division of the Army of the Potomac which included the 16th Pa. Cav. Gregg details the division's extensive marching and fighting from May-July.

July 8, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

These July, 1864, Union orders issued by the Department of the Susquehanna instruct General Thomas Rowley to proceed to Chambersburg and assume command of the forces in the area.

July 9, 1864. Received 10.30 p. m. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch writes to Secretary of War Edwin Stanton in July, 1864, to report the disposition of his forces. He mentions that he has infantry and artillery in Chambersburg.

July 10, 1864. From: H. T. MCLEAN, First Lieut., &c. ,

In this July, 1864, dispatch, Union cavalry officer H. T. Mclean reports that he will send a wounded man on to Chambersburg.

July 10, 1864. From: THOS. A. ROWLEY, Brig.-Gen., Cmdg. ,

Union General Thomas Rowley forwards from Chambersburg troop positions in this July, 1864, dispatch to Darius Couch.

July 10, 1864. From: J. B. BURT, Maj., &c. ,

Union Major J. B. Burt reports from Chambersburg in July, 1864. He informs General Darius Couch of the strength and location of approaching Confederate forces.

July 13, 1864. From: H. T. McLean, First Lieut., Cmdg. Cavalry. ,

Union Cavalry officer H. T. McLean reports to Major Schultze with information on Confederate troop strengths gleaned from two deserters in July, 1864. McLean announces his intention to send the Confederate deserters to Chambersburg.

July 13, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

July, 1864, Union orders relieving T. A. Rowley from command at Chambersburg and sending him to the Monongahela district.

July 19, 1864. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen., Cmdg. Department. ,

Union General Darius Couch reports from Chambersburg to General David Hunter regarding the situation in Maryland and southern Pennsylvania in July, 1864. Couch reports cavalry fighting in Maryland, and describes the arrival of the Hagerstown quartermaster at Chambersburg with a large supply column.

July 26, 1864--11.30 a. m. Received 12.30 p. m. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch reports from Chambersburg to Chief of Staff Henry Halleck regarding the positions of Union and Confederate troops in July, 1864.

July 26, 1864. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen., Cmdg. Department. ,

Union General Darius Couch, commanding the Department of the Susquehanna from Chambersburg, writes to the Adjutant General of the Army in July, 1864, concerning troop requisitions. Couch claims he cannot spare any men, discusses the reluctance of Pennsylvania men to volunteer for service, and outlines problems enforcing the draft in the anthracite coal region.

July 27, 1864. From: WM. W. AVERELL, Brig.-Gen. ,

In the mid-summer of 1864, Confederate forces under Jubal Early raided in force north of the Potomac into Maryland and southern Pennsylvania. In this dispatch, Union cavalry general William Averell reports to General George Crook on their approach, and mentions the possibility of Chambersburg being left exposed.

July 27, 1864. From: WM. W. AVERELL, Brig.-Gen. ,

Union General William Averell reports to General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, on the approach of Confederate forces during General Jubal Early's July and August, 1864, raid into southern Pennsylvania and Maryland.

July 27, 1864. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, writes General William Averell concerning the approach of Confederate forces during General Jubal Early's July and August, 1864, raid into southern Pennsylvania and Maryland.

July 27, 1864. From: WM. W. AVERELL, Brig.-Gen. ,

Union General William Averell reports to General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, concerning the movements of Confederate forces in July, 1864.

July 27, 1864. From: WM. W. AVERELL, Brig.-Gen. ,

Union General William Averell reports to General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, concerning scouting reports by his men in July, 1864.

July 27, 1864. From: WM. W. AVERELL, Brig.-Gen. ,

Union General William Averell reports to general Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, regarding Confederate movements along the Potomac in July, 1864.

July 27, 1864. From: WM. W. AVERELL, Brig.-Gen. ,

In this July, 1864, dispatch, Union General William Averell writes to General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, to request signal officers with which to set up a station.

July 27, 1864. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, writes General William Averell in July, 1864. In response to Averell's request for signal men, Couch replies that he has none on hand, having ordered them to Harper's Ferry. Couch also mentions rumors of an advance by Confederate forces into Maryland and southern Pennsylvania, and asks Averell to keep him informed of the situation so he can save the Valley's stock by warning farmers in the event of an emergency.

July 27, 1864. From: WM. W. AVERELL, Brig.-Gen. ,

Union General William Averell writes to General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, to request men and report on Confederate movements in the opening stages of General Jubal Early's July and August, 1864, raid into Maryland and southern Pennsylvania.

July 27, 1864. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, sends General William Averell reinforcements in July, 1864.

July 27, 1864. From: WM. W. AVERELL, Brig.-Gen. ,

Union General William Averell writes General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, to request reinforcements in July, 1864.

July 27, 1864. From: JOHN S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

Union Assistant Adjutant for the Department of the Susquehanna at Chambersburg writes General William Averell in July, 1864, to announce the sending of reinforcements.

July 27, 1864. From: WM. W. AVERELL, Brig.-Gen. ,

Union General William Averell writes in July, 1864, to General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, to announce his plans for use of his reinforcements.

July 27, 1864. From: WM. W. AVERELL, Brig.-Gen. ,

Union General William Averell reports to General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, regarding the situation in the Shenandoah Valley as Confederate forces under Jubal Early advanced toward the Potomac in July, 1864.

July 28, 1864. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, writes General William Averell in July, 1864, concerning a Union general purported to be of unsound mind. Couch reports that he asked the general to report at Chambersburg, and asks that an experienced officer be placed over his troops.

July 28, 1864. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, writes in July, 1864, to General William Averell regarding farmers in the Williamsport area returning with their horses.

July 28, 1864--11.30 a. m. From: H. W. HALLECK, Maj.-Gen. and Chief of Staff. ,

Union General in Chief Henry Halleck writes in July, 1864, to General Darius Couch, ordering him to send men to General Averell.

July 28, 1864--2.30 p. m. Received 5 p. m. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, writes General in Chief Henry Halleck in July, 1864, to report the number and location of men in his Department of the Susquehanna.

July 29, 1864. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

In mid-summer, 1864, Confederate forces under General Jubal Early raided north of the Potomac into Pennsylvania and Maryland in a campaign that included the burning of Chambersburg. In this July 29 dispatch, Union General Darius Couch, commanding the Department of the Susquehanna, writes from Chambersburg to General William Averell with orders to deal with the approaching forces.

July 29, 1864. Received 3 p. m. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, writes General in Chief Henry Halleck in July, 1864, to report General Averell's sighting of advancing Confederates, probably forces invading Maryland and southern Pennsylvania under Jubal Early.

July 29, 1864. Received 8 p. m. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, reports to Chief of Staff Henry Halleck on fighting around Hagerstown in July, 1864, as Confederate forces under Jubal Early advanced into Maryland.

July 29, 1864. Received 10 p. m. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, reports to General in Chief Henry Halleck on William Averell's July, 1864, abandonment of Hagerstown in the face of advancing Confederates, probably under Jubal Early.

July 29, 1864. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, writes to General William Averell in July, 1864, to inform him that a man arrived in Greencastle with an engine for Averell.

JULY 29, 1864. From: WM. W. AVERELL, Brig.-Gen. ,

Union General William Averell writes General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, with reports of Confederates crossing the Potomac in July, 1864.

JULY 29, 1864. From: WM. W. AVERELL, Brig.-Gen. ,

Union General William Averell writes General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, to pass on reports of Confederates crossing the Potomac in July, 1864.

JULY 29, 1864. From: WM. W. AVERELL, Brig.-Gen. ,

Union General William Averell writes in July, 1864, to General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, with rumors and reports from Confederate deserters.

JULY 29, 1864. From: WM. W. AVERELL, Brig.-Gen. ,

Union General William Averell writes to General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, to report Confederate forces crossing the Potomac in July, 1864.

July 29, 1864. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, writes in July, 1864, to General William Averell to ascertain his plans in the face of advancing Confederates under Jubal Early. Couch asks Averell to send a messenger by the afternoon train to Chambersburg if Averell deems telegraph communication unsafe.

JULY 29, 1864--9 a. m. From: WM. W. AVERELL, Brig.-Gen. ,

Union General William Averell reports in July, 1864, to General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg. Averell mentions strong demonstrations by advancing Confederates, and promises not to leave Chambersburg unguarded if possible.

JULY 29, 1864--10 a. m. From: WM. W. AVERELL, Brig.-Gen. ,

Union General William Averell reports to General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, on the progress of July, 1864, fighting with Confederates advancing through Maryland toward southern Pennsylvania.

July 29, 1864. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, writes to General William Averell, facing advancing Confederate forces in July, 1864. Couch notifies Averell that his train has passed through town, mentions an operator who left his post, and the arrival in town of a man without orders demanding an engine for Averell.

July 29, 1864. From: WM. W. AVERELL, Brig.-Gen. ,

Union General William Averell writes in July, 1864, to General Darius Couch to describe the Confederate force crossing the Potomac.

July 29, 1864. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, writes in July, 1864, to General William Averell with reports that Confederate forces entered Mercersburg.

July 29, 1864--10.15 p. m. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, writes General William Averell in July, 1864, with details about the Confederate capture of Mercersburg.

July 30, 1864--11.30 a. m. From: H. W. HALLECK, Maj.-Gen. and Chief of Staff. ,

Union General in Chief Henry Halleck writes General David Hunter in July, 1864, with reports that Confederate forces entered Chambersburg.

July 30, 1864--3 p. m. From: H. W. HALLECK, Maj.-Gen. and Chief of Staff. ,

Union Chief of Staff Henry Halleck writes General David Hunter to discuss efforts to meet Confederate General Jubal Early's July, 1864, advance into Maryland and southern Pennsylvania. Halleck mentions the size of the Confederate force that entered Chambersburg.

July 30, 1864. Received 3.30 a. m. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, reports to General William Averell on fighting near Merecersburg in July, 1864.

July 30, 1864--2 a. m. Received 3.30 a. m. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, reports to General William Averell that his forces are falling back to Chambersburg in the face of a Confederate advance in July, 1864.

July 30, 1864. Received 3.30 a. m. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, writes on July 30, 1864, to General William Averell to report that Confederate forces reached the outskirts of Chambersburg.

July 30, 1864. Received 3.30 a. m. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, writes General William Averell on July 30, 1864, to notify him that Confederate forces are drawing near Chambersburg. Couch relays his intentions to hold the town as long as possible and asks for Averell's plans.

July 30, 1864. From: WM. W. AVERELL, Brig.-Gen. ,

Union General William Averell writes from Chambersburg to General Darius Couch on July 30, 1864. Averell reports the actions of his men during the Confederate raid into southern Pennsylvania. He reports that Chambersburg was burned by the Confederates, suggests making provisions for the citizens of the town, and requests supplies for his troops.

July 30, 1864. From: H. R. FETTERHOFF, Operator. ,

Union telegraph operator H. R. Fetterhoff reports to Union General William Averell on July 30, 1864, that telegraph wires to Chambersburg had been cut, and that Confederate forces threatened the town.

July 30, 1864. Received 9.30 p. m. From: D. N. COUCH,,lb> Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch writes to Cumberland in July, 1864, to announce that Union General William Averell reentered Chambersburg only to find half the town burned.

July 30, 1864. From: S. F. SHAW, Capt. and Assistant Engineer. ,

Union Captain S. F. Shaw writes General Benjamin F. Kelley on July 30, 1864, to report on the progress of the Confederate raid into southern Pennsylvania. Shaw reports that telegraph wires had been cut, and that the Confederates were making for Chambersburg.

July 30, 1864--3 a. m. Received 3.30 a. m. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, reports to General in Chief Henry Halleck on July 30, 1864, on the progress of the Confederate raid into southern Pennsylvania.

July 30, 1864--6.45 a. m. Received 10.40 a. m. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch writes Chief of Staff Henry Halleck on July 30, 1864, to report the Confederate entrance into Chambersburg.

July 30, 1864--11. 20 a. m. From: EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. ,

Union Secretary of War Edwin Stanton writes General Darius Couch on July 30, 1864, to ask for more information on the Confederate capture of Chambersburg and Union attempts to prevent it.

July 30, 1864. Received 2.05 p. m. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch writes Secretary of War Edwin Stanton on July 30, 1864, with specifics on the Confederate force that entered Chambersburg, and his own response to the crisis. He mentions that Pennsylvania governor Andrew Curtin made an appeal to the people, and that provost and hospital guards at Philadelphia may have to be called to duty.

July 30, 1864--1.30 p. m. Received 1.35 p. m. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch reports on July 30, 1864, to General in Chief Henry Halleck on the situation in Pennsylvania. Couch describes the fall of Chambersburg and reports no communication with the town since.

July 30, 1864--1.15 p. m. From: H. W. HALLECK, Maj.-Gen. and Chief of Staff. ,

Union General in Chief Henry Halleck writes to General Darius Couch on July 30, 1864, to request more information on the fall of Chambersburg.

July 30, 1864. Received 7.05 p. m. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union general Darius Couch reports to Edwin Stanton and Chief of Staff Henry Halleck on July 30, 1864, to report on the burning of Chambersburg by raiding Confederate troops. He mentions the destruction of specific buildings.

July 30, 1864. Received 9 p. m. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch writes to Secretary of War Edwin Stanton on July 30, 1864, to report that Union General William Averell's troops recaptured Chambersburg. He reports that much of the town was burned, and estimates the number of houseless civilians.

July 30, 1864--7 p. m. From: A. G. CURTIN.,

Pennsylvania Governor Andrew Curtin writes Secretary of War Edwin Stanton on the situation in Pennsylvania on July 30, 1864. He mentions the destruction done to Chambersburg, and discusses plans for raising troops and supplies for state defense.

July 30, 1864. From: SIMON CAMERON. ,

Pennsylvania politician and ex-secretary of war Simon Cameron writes Abraham Lincoln on July 30, 1864, to notify him of the Confederate occupation of Chambersburg.

July 30, 1864--1 p. m. From: H. W. HALLECK, Maj.-Gen. and Chief of Staff. ,

Union Chief of Staff Henry Halleck writes in July, 1864, to General David Hunter with orders on how to respond to Confederate movements in Pennsylvania, including the forces that captured Chambersburg.

July 31, 1864--3 p. m. From: H. W. HALLECK, Maj.-Gen. and Chief of Staff. ,

Union General in Chief Henry Halleck writes General Ulysses S. Grant on July, 31, 1864, to inform him of the raid into Maryland and southern Pennsylvania by Confederate forces under Jubal Early. He mentions the destruction of Chambersburg.

July 31, 1864. Received 11.30 a. m. From: WM. W. AVERELL, Brig.-Gen. ,

Union General William Averell writes General Benjamin F. Kelley on July 31, 1864, to discuss Confederate operations during General Jubal Early's raid north of the Potomac. He mentions the burning of Chambersburg.

July 31, 1864--1 p. m. Received 3 p. m. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch writes General in Chief Henry Halleck on July 31, 1864, to discuss the military situation in Pennsylvania during Confederate General Jubal Early's raid north of the Potomac. Couch mentions that he is distributing rations to the citizens of Chambersburg left destitute by the burning of the town.

July 31, 1864. Received 10.35 a. m. From: SIMON CAMERON, J. J. PEARSON, J. D. BOAS, JOHN HALDEMAN, AARON BOMBAUGH, RUD. F. KELKER, HENRY McCORMICK, JOHN H. BRANT, J. W. JACKSON, Harrisburg Committee of Safety. ,

The Harrisburg Committee of Safety, an organization formed by prominent Pennsylvania citizens, issue this July 31, 1864, statement in response to the Confederate raid into southern Pennsylvania and the burning of Chambersburg. They ask that Department of the Susquehanna commander Darius Couch be relieved in favor of a more efficient officer with the ability to inspire the people of Pennsylvania to defend their state.

July 31, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

These Union orders dated July 31, 1864, issued in the wake of the burning of Chambersburg, move the headquarters of the Department of the Susquehanna from Chambersburg to Harrisburg.

July 31, 1864--3 p. m. From: D. McCONAUGHY.,

D. McConaughy writes Pennsylvania Governor Andrew Curtin on July 31, 1864, with a detailed report on the burning of Chambersburg. He discusses the entrance of Confederates into the town, the ransom demanded for Chambersburg's safety, and gives detailed descriptions of the damage including specific houses, public buildings, and businesses. He reports on the losses of the Eyster family, and estimates the total cost of the damage to the town as a whole. He also mentions that a meeting of citizens selected Reverend John Warner to serve as ambassador to other northern cities in attempts to secure relief for the town.

August 1, 1864. Received 12.35 p. m. From: A. K. McCLURE.,

A. K. McClure writes from Chambersburg to Abraham Lincoln in August, 1864, in an attempt to prevent the removal of General Darius Couch from command of the Department of the Susquehanna in the aftermath of the burning of Chambersburg by raiding Confederate forces.

August 1, 1864. From: WM. W. AVERELL, Brig.-Gen. ,

Union General William Averell writes to General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, concerning pursuit of raiding Confederate forces and fighting around Hancock, Maryland, in August, 1864.

August 2, 1864. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union general Darius Couch writes to Quartermaster Brown in August, 1864, concerning the movement of supply trains. Couch assumes Brown had already left Chambersburg.

August 3, 1864. From: WM. W. AVERELL, Brig.-Gen. ,

Union Cavalry General William Averell reports on the actions of his command since leaving Chambersburg in this August, 1864, dispatch. He discusses his pursuit of Confederates raiding north of the Potomac.

August 4, 1864. From: H. T. MCLEAN, First Lieut., Sixth U. S. Cavalry. ,

Union Cavalry officer H. T. McLean reports on his command's attempts to check a Confederate advance under Jubal Early into southern Pennsylvania during July and August, 1864. He mentions movements in and out of Chambersburg.

August 4, 1864. From: R. E. LEE, Gen. ,

Robert E. Lee reports to Jefferson Davis on the military situation in August, 1864. He mentions that cavalry troops crossed the Potomac with orders to move through Chambersburg and raid the Pennsylvania countryside.

August 4, 1864. From: >O. B. KNOWLES, Maj. Twenty-first Pennsylvania Cavalry, Cmdg. Regt. ,

August 7, 1864--9 p. m. From: P. H. SHERIDAN, Maj.-Gen., Cmdg. ,

Union General Philip Sheridan writes General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, to notify him that all Confederate troops have withdrawn back across the Potomac in August, 1864.

August 8, 1864. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen., Cmdg. Department. ,

During the summer of 1864, Confederate forces under General Jubal Early raided north of the Potomac into Pennsylvania and Maryland. In this August, 1864, dispatch, Union General Darius Couch, commanding the Department of the Susquehanna, reports on the campaign, including the burning of Chambersburg. He describes the approach of Confederate forces, a skirmish for Chambersburg, the occupation of the town, the ransom demanded of principle citizens by the Confederates, and the subsequent burning of the town.

AUGUST 8, 1864. From: WM. W. AVERELL, Brig.-Gen. ,
August 9, 1864. From: WILL. S. KOCHERSPERGER, Sergeant, Company L, Twentieth Regt. Penn. Cavalry, Indorsement Clerk at Hdqrs. Dept. of the Susquehanna. ,

In this August, 1864, dispatch, Union Sergeant Will Kochersperger reports on the burning of Chambersburg by raiding Confederate forces under the command of Jubal Early. Kochersperger, a clerk at the headquarters of the Department of the Susquehanna at Chambersburg, reports in detail on the Confederate entry into the town, their demands of reparations for the acts of Union General David Hunter who had recently raided the Shenandoah Valley, conversations between Confederate generals, looting and firing of the town, his brief imprisonment as a POW, and the state of the Confederate troops during the occupation.

August 10, 1864. From: BRADLEY TO JOHNSTON, Brig.-Gen. ,

In this August, 1864, dispatch, Confederate Cavalry General Bradley Johnson reports on the actions of his men in a July and August raid into Pennsylvania and Maryland, including the capture and burning of Chambersburg.

August 10, 1864. From: BRADLEY T. JOHNSON, Brig.-Gen. ,

Confederate General Bradley T. Johnson reports on the actions of his troops at New Creek and Moorefield during August, 1864. Johnson also discusses the behavior of the Confederate cavalry troops during the mid-summer raid north of the Potomac into Maryland and Pennsylvania. In Johnson's opinion, the conduct of the troops was very poor, and included thievery and drunkenness. He mentions the burning of Chambersburg in which some soldiers engaged in extortion and drinking, making, in his opinion, a chance for national vengeance turn into base brigandage.

August 11, 1864. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen., Cmdg. Department. ,

Union General Darius Couch writes U. S. Assistant Adjutant Edward D. Townsend in August, 1864, concerning the raising of the border militia during the Confederate cavalry raid into Maryland and southern Pennsylvania.

August 12, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

These Union special orders dated August 12, 1864, concern the movement from Chambersburg of cavalry and 100 day volunteers.

August 13, 1864. From: L. CUTLER, Brig.-Gen., Cmdg. ,

Brig. Gen. Lysander Cutler commanded the Fourth Division of the Army of the Potomac which included the 107th Pa. Inf. Cutler reports on the division's actions in May and June.

August 15, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Maj. and Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

Union Major and Assistant Adjutant John Schultze writes General George Cadwalader in August, 1864, to request the movement of 100 day volunteer troops from Chambersburg.

August 19, 1864. From: ,

Union General Darius Couch writes the Adjutant General of the Army to notify him that headquarters will be re-established in Chambersburg in late August, 1864.

August 20, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

Union Assistant Adjutant John Schultze writes from Chambersburg to notify Captain Samuel Walker of a Confederate withdrawal from the line of the Potomac, and to order him to disband his company of volunteer state guards.

August 23, 1864. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, writes General William Averell in August, 1864, to report troop positions.

August 26, 1864. Received 7.20 p.m. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, reports to General Henry Halleck in August, 1864, concerning troop positions.

August 26, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Maj. and Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

Union Assistant Adjutant John Schultze issues orders from Chambersburg instructing General George Cadwalader to take command of troops in August, 1864.

August 26, 1864 From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen., Cmdg. Department. ,

Union General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, issues orders for positioning troops to the commanding officer at Loudon Gap in August, 1864.

August 26, 1864 From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Maj. and Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

Union Assistant Adjutant John Schultze writes from Chambersburg in August, 1864, to Major Szink, commanding a battalion of 100 day militia troops. He gives Szink orders to guard roads in the area, and watch for suspicious persons.

August 26, 1864 From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Maj. and Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

Assistant Adjutant for the Department of the Susquehanna, John Schultze, issues in Chambersburg these August, 1864, orders. Schultze instructs Captain Samuel Walker to gather his company for the purpose of obstructing roads and defending Pennsylvania in the event of a Confederate move across the Potomac.

August 26, 1864. From: SIMON CAMERON.,

Pennsylvania politician and ex-Secretary of War Simon Cameron writes Secretary of War Edwin Stanton in August, 1864, to announce the trip of Mr. Eyster to Washington to attempt to secure draft exemptions for the men of Chambersburg. Cameron claims that due to the poverty and suffering caused by the Confederate burning of the town, it would be better if the men were exempted from the draft. Cameron also states that volunteering was going well throughout Pennsylvania, and that little draft coercion will be needed.

August 27, 1864. Received 1.15 p.m. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, reports to Chief of Staff Henry Halleck on information received from signal officers regarding Confederate movements.

August 29, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

Union Assistant Adjutant John Schultze writes from Chambersburg in August, 1864, to Captain William Burgess, stationed with his volunteer state militia on roads throughout Pennsylvania. Schultze notifies Burgess of a Confederate withdrawal from the Potomac, and authorizes him to disband his command.

August 30, 1864. From: T. BRENT SWEARINGEN, Capt. and Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

Assistant Adjutant for the Department of the Susquehanna T. Brent Swearingen writes in August, 1864, to Colonel D. P. Whiting. Swearingen informs Whiting that he must now accept orders from headquarters at Chambersburg.

August 31, 1864--8 p. m. Received 11.15 p. m. From: COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, writes Chief of Staff Henry Halleck in August, 1864, to inform him that draft resisters captured in Columbia County will be sent on to Fort Mifflin.

August 31, 1864. From: AMOS M. THAYER, First Lieut. and Chief Signal Officer. ,

Union signal Lieutenant Amos Thayer reports on the actions of his command during August, 1864. He mentions reporting to General Darius Couch in Chambersburg, and describes camping and equipping his men in the area.

August 31, 1864. From: T. BRENT SWEARINGEN, Capt. and Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

In this August, 1864, dispatch, Assistant Adjutant for the Department of the Susquehanna T. Brent Swearingen writes from Chambersburg to Captain E. M. Warren commanding a company of 100 day Pennsylvania state volunteers. Swearingen orders Warren to be alert for stragglers and deserters, and to report recovery of government property to headquarters at Chambersburg.

September 1, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

These Union Special Orders issued at Chambersburg in September, 1864, send units of Pennsylvania volunteer troops into the countryside, supplied with axes, ammunition, and rations.

September 1, 1864. From: THOS. C. DEVIN, Brevet Brig.-Gen., Cmdg. ,

Brevet Brig. Gen. Thomas C. Devin commands the Second Brigade of the Army of the Potomac which includes the 17th Pennsylvania Cavalry. Devin reports a brief, but successful engagement.

September 2, 1864. From: JAS. HAMILTON.,

James Hamilton writes Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton in September, 1864, concerning his time at Salisbury, North Carolina, where he was held by the Confederacy as a citizen prisoner. Hamilton, who requests a response at Chambersburg, claims that he was released after promising to help secure the release of Confederate citizens held by the Union. In this letter, Hamilton attempts to act on his promise, and asks the government to secure freedom for the remaining Pennsylvania citizens held in the South. Hamilton also mentions the controversial issue of exchanges for African American POW's held by the Confederacy.

September 6, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Maj. and Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

These Union General Orders issued by the Department of the Susquehanna at Chambersburg in September, 1864, establish the Juniata District of Pennsylvania.

September 6, 1864. From: JAMES B. FRY, Provost-Marshal-Gen. ,

In this September, 1864, Union dispatch, Provost Marshal-General of the Army James B. Fry informs the Assistant Provost Marshal at Harrisburg that Chambersburg will be exempt from the draft due to the suffering caused by the Confederate burning of the town. The result was obtained in part through the lobbying efforts of Chambersburg citizen C. Eyster, Esq.

September 7, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

These Union Special Orders issued by the Department of the Susquehanna at Chambersburg in September, 1864, ask 100 day Pennsylvania volunteer troops to report to headquarters at Chambersburg for orders.

September 8, 1864. From: JNO. D. SCHULTZE, Maj. and Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

These Union Special Orders issued by the Department of the Susquehanna at Chambersburg in September, 1864, contain marching orders for troops in Pennsylvania, including the Chambersburg area.

September 10, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Maj. and Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

These Union Special Orders issued by the Department of the Susquhanna at Chambersburg in September, 1864, relieve a unit of troops from duty at Easton, Pa.

September 13, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

These Union orders issued by the Department of the Susquehanna at Chambersburg in September, 1864, make L. B. Norton the Department's chief signal officer.

September 13, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Maj. and Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

These Union Special Orders issued by the Department of the Susquehanna in September, 1864, move a unit of troops from Chambersburg.

September 13, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

In this September, 1864, dispatch, John Schultze, Assistant Adjutant for the Department of the Susquehanna, writes from Chambersburg to Colonel F. Asbury Awl with marching orders for troops in Pennsylvania.

September 13, 1864. From: EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. ,

This September, 1864, Union order issued by Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton announces the commencement of a new round of the draft in Pennsylvania. It notifies department commanders, and asks them to assist to the best of their abilities.

September 14, 1864. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen., Cmdg. Department. ,

Union General Darius Couch, commanding in Chambersburg, writes R. I. Dodge in September, 1864, concerning reinforcements for draft duty and keeping the peace.

September 15, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Maj. and Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

These Union Special Orders issued by the Department of the Susquehanna at Chambersburg in September, 1864, concern movement orders for troops in Pennsylvania.

September 17, 1864. Received 1.45 p. m. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, writes to Assistant Adjutant Edward D. Townsend in September, 1864, to announce his intentions to visit Massachusetts for a week.

September 17, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

These Union special orders dated September 17, 1864, and issued at Chambersburg, concern movement of troops, including some to Chambersburg.

September 18, 1864--7 p. m.,lb> Received 9 p. m. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, writes Assistant Adjutant Edward D. Townsend in September, 1864, to withdraw an application for a leave of absence.

September 18, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

These Union Special Orders, issued at Chambersburg in September, 1864, contain movement orders for troops under the authority of the Department of the Susquehanna.

September 18, 1864 From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

These Union Special Orders issued from Chambersburg in September, 1864, contain marching orders for a battalion of 100 day state volunteer troops. The orders also request that the battalion commander report to Department of the Susquehanna headquarters at Chambersburg.

September 19, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

These Union Special Orders issued at Chambersburg in September, 1864, instruct a battery of 100 days volunteer artillery to move from Chambersburg.

September 20, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

Assistant Adjutant for the Department of the Susquehanna John Schultze writes from Chambersburg to Captain George Eyster in September, 1864, concerning efforts to enforce the draft. Schultze makes troops available to Eyster for those purposes.

September 20, 1864. From: W. HOFFMAN, Col. Third Infantry and Commissary-Gen. of Prisoners. ,

In this September, 1864, dispatch, Union Colonel W. Hoffman writes General Albin Schoepf concerning prisoner exchanges and treatment of Pennsylvania citizen-captives held by the Confederacy. Hoffman's interest was prompted by a letter from Chambersburg from ex-prisoner James Hamilton.

September 21, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

This series of Union Special Orders for the Department of the Susquehanna issued in Chambersburg in September, 1864, concern troop movements in Pennsylvania. They also ask that a salute be fired by a battery near Chambersburg in honor of General Phillip Sheridan's Union victories in the Shenandoah Valley.

September 22, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

These Union Special Orders issued in Chambersburg by the Department of the Susquehanna in September, 1864, concern troops movements and changes of command in Pennsylvania.

September 22, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

In this September, 1864, dispatch, Union Assistant Adjutant John Schultze writes from Chambersburg to Colonel F. Asbury Awl with orders for a march through Franklin County, including regulations for the conduct of the troops.

September 28, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

These Union Special Orders issued by the Department of the Susquehanna at Chambersburg in September, 1864, concern the movement of bodies of troops to and from Chambersburg.

September 29, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

These Union Special Orders issued by the Department of the Susquehanna at Chambersburg in September, 1864, concern command changes and troop movements to and from Chambersburg.

October 5, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

These Union Special orders issued by the Department of the Susquehanna at Chambersburg in October, 1864, concern troop movements to and from Chambersburg.

October 6, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

These Union Special Orders issued in Chambersburg by the Department of the Susquehanna in October, 1864, concern troop movements in Pennsylvania.

October 11, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

These Union Special Orders issued by the Department of the Susquehanna at Chambersburg in October, 1864, concern troop movements in Pennsylvania.

October 12, 1864. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen., Cmdg. Department. ,

Union General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, writes Chief of Staff Henry Halleck in October, 1864, to notify him of the expiration of the terms of service of 100 day Pennsylvania volunteer cavalry. Couch makes arrangements for the recruiting of new units, mostly for service in dealing with draft resisters and deserters. Couch also discusses the problem of draft resistance in Pennsylvania.

October 14, 1864. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen., Cmdg. Department. ,

In this October, 1864, dispatch, Union General Darius Couch amends his August, 1864, report on the burning of Chambersburg. He casts doubt on his previous assertion that Confederate General Bradley Johnson was in the town during the burning.

October 17, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

These Union General Orders issued by Assistant Adjutant John Schultz at Chambersburg in October, 1864, appoint Colonel Thomas Mather inspector-general for the Department of the Susquehanna.

October 18, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

These Union Special Orders issued by the Department of the Susquehanna at Chambersburg in October, 1864, concern troop movements in Pennsylvania, including the Chambersburg area.

October 19, 1864. Received 9.30 p. m. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, writes Assistant Adjutant Edward D. Townsend in October, 1864, to announce that he is giving up his leave of absence due to alarm over a rumored Confederate raid north of the Potomac.

October 19, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

These Union General Orders issued by the Department of the Susquehanna at Chambersburg in October, 1864, ask that flags on all Department buildings be flown at half mast in honor of the death of Major General David B. Birney.

October 19, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

These Union Special Orders for the Department of the Susquehanna place General George Cadwalader in command at Chambersburg during the absence of General Darius Couch in October, 1864.

October 20, 1864--noon. Received 1 p. m. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, writes Chief of Staff Henry Halleck in October, 1864, concerning rumors of a Confederate invasion of Pennsylvania. He mentions uneasiness among the general population, and reports on the steps taken to meet any emergency.

October 20, 1864. Received 1 p. m. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, writes Chief of Staff Henry Halleck in October, 1864, to notify him that after hearing news of General Philip Sheridan's victory in the Shenandoah Valley he countermanded orders providing for the defense of Pennsylvania.

October 20, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

These Union Special Orders issued by the Department of the Susquehanna in October, 1864, order a company of 100 day Pennsylvania volunteers to Chambersburg.

October 21, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

These Union Special Orders issued by the Department of the Susquehanna in October, 1864, direct units of Pennsylvania 100 day volunteers to report at Chambersburg.

October 22, 1864--4 p. m. Received 7 p. m. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

In this October, 1864, dispatch, Union General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, explains that he called for a concentration of troops after hearing rumors of an impending Confederate raid north of the Potomac.

October 22, 1864. From: EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. ,

In this Octobr, 1864, dispatch, Union Secretary of War Edwin Stanton writes General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, to request his reasoning behind his movement of some troops.

October 24, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

These Union Special Orders issued by the Department of the Susquehanna at Chambersburg in October, 1864, concern troop movements.

October 24, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

In this October, 1864, dispatch, Union Assistant Adjutant John Schultze writes from Chambersburg to Colonel Charles Stewart with marching orders for his command.

October 24, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

In this October, 1864, dispatch, Union Assistant Adjutant John Schultze writes from Chambersburg to Captian J. C. Hullinger with orders for his cavalry to arrest draft evaders.

October 27, 1864. From: T. S. MATHER, Col. and Actg. Asst. Insp. Gen., Dept., of the Susquehanna. ,

In this October, 1864, dispatch, Union Colonel and Assistant Inspector General for the Department of the Susquehanna T. S. Mather reports in detail to John Schultze at Chambersburg concerning an inspecting trip to Pottsville. Mather discusses the sentiments of the people of Schuylkill County, the Irish miners in particular. He describes the many riots and incidents of violence occasioned by the draft, as well as army attempts to pacify the area and deal with resisters and deserters. Mather also expresses fear for the public order during the impending election of 1864.

October 28, 1864. From: HORACE P. RUGG, Lieut. Col. Fifty-ninth New York Volunteers, Cmdg. Brigade. ,

Lieutenant Colonel Horace P. Rugg commands the First Brigade of the Army of the Potomac which includes the 184th Pennsylvania Infantry. Rugg reports that the brigade was engaged all day and was driven back until reenforcements arrived.

October, 29, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

These Union Special Orders issued by the Department of the Susquehanna in Chambersburg in October, 1864, deal with the movement of troops through Chambersburg.

October 29, 1864. From: T. BRENT SWEARINGEN, Capt. and Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

In this October, 1864, dispatch, Union Captain T. Brent Swearingen writes from Chambersburg to Captain L. B. Norton at Greencastle to notify him that reinforcements are being sent to help guard the Pennsylvania border.

October 29, 1864. From: CHAS. KLECKNER, Lieut.-Col., Cmdg. ,

Lieutenant Colonel Charles Kleckner commanded the 184th Pennsylvania Infantry which is in the Army of the Potomac. Kleckner reports on a brief engagement with the enemy.

October 30, 1864. From: W. A. NICHOLS, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

In this October, 1864, dispatch, Union War Department Assistant Adjutant W. A. Nichols writes General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, with instructions that all persons from the Confederate states found under his jurisdiction be registered before the Presidential election of 1864.

October 30, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

These Union Special Orders issued by the Department of the Susquehanna at Chambersburg in October, 1864, concern troop movements in Pennsylvania, including Chambersburg.

October 31, 1864. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, writes Captain R. I. Dodge in October, 1864, concerning reinforcements and troop assignments in Pennsylvania.

October 31, 1864. From: J. K. ROBINSON, Lieut. Col. Sixteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry, Cmdg. Regt. ,

Lieutenant Colonel John K. Robinson is of the Sixteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry which is in the Army of the Potomac. Robinson reports repelling an enemy assault.

November 1, 1864. (Received 6.30 p.m.) From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, writes Chief of Staff Henry Halleck in November, 1864, concerning the possibility of Confederates crossing into the United States across the Canadian border. Couch reports that he has armed citizens to prevent any such raids.

November 1, 1864. (Received 8.50 p.m.) From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, writes Assistant Adjutant Edward Townsend in November, 1864, regarding concerns that Confederates might cross over the Canadian border into the northern states.

November 1, 1864. From: JNO. S. SHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

John Schultz, the Union Assistant Adjutant for the Department of the Susquehanna at Chambersburg, issues these November, 1864, General Orders concerning treatment of deserters and citizens of Confederate states. The orders mandate that any deserters, refugees or citizens of Confederate states within the jurisdiction of the Department of the Susquehanna register with the nearest provost marshal and obtain passes for their movements. In addition, the orders allow for summary punishment of any men found pillaging, raiding, or plotting against the government. The document also contains orders to crack down on deserters from the Union army.

November 1, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

These Special Orders issued by the Department of the Susquehanna at Chambersburg in November, 1864, instruct a battery to move from Chambersburg to Pittsburgh.

November 1, 1864. From: THOS. A. ROWLEY, Brig.-Gen., Cmdg. ,

In this November, 1864, dispatch, Union General Thomas Rowley writes General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, concerning the shipment of arms to Erie, Pennsylvania.

November 1, 1864. From: THOS. A. ROWLEY, Brig.-Gen. ,

In this November, 1864, dispatch, Union General Thomas Rowley writes General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, concerning shipment of arms to Erie, Pennsylvania.

November 3, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

These Union Special Orders issued by the Department of the Susquehanna at Chambersburg in November, 1864, relieve Captain L. B. Norton from his position as Department chief signal officer.

November 6, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

These Union Special Orders issued by the Department of the Susquehanna at Chambersburg in November, 1864, send Colonel T. S. Mather to assume command at Pottsville.

November 9, 1864. From: THOMAS S. MATHER, Col., Cmdg. Lehigh District. ,

In this November, 1864, dispatch, Union Colonel Thomas Mather reports from Pottsville to John Schultze at Chambersburg on his efforts to preserve order in the mining regions on election day. He mentions that the people fear disorder, and discusses the successful efforts of his men in keeping the peace on election day.

November 10, 1864. From: WINF'D S. HANCOCK. Maj.-Gen. of Volunteers. ,

Major General Winfield S. Hancock commands the Second Army Corps in the Army of the Potomac which includes the 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry. Hancock reports on an enemy attack resulting in a Union withdrawal.

November 12, 1864--8 p. m. From: COUCH, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Darius Couch writes from Chambersburg to the commanding officer at Harper's Ferry in November, 1864, concerning reports of men crossing the Potomac.

November 12, 1864. From: JOHN D. STEVENSON, Brig.-Gen., Cmdg. ,

In this November, 1864, dispatch, Union General John D. Stevenson responds to General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, concerning reports of men crossing the Potomac.

November 12, 1864. From: T. BRENT SWEARINGEN, Capt. and Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

Union Captain T. Brent Swearingen writes from Chambersburg to Captain William Burgess in November, 1864, to inform him that Confederate spies have crossed the Potomac, and that citizens should be put on alert to aid in their capture.

November 12, 1864. From: T. BRENT SWEARINGEN, Capt. and Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

Union Captain T. Brent Swearingen writes from Chambersburg to John Burgess concerning Confederates on the northern side of the Potomac in November, 1864.

November 13, 1864. From: J. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

These Union Special Orders issued by the Department of the Susquehanna in November, 1864, concern troop movements and officer assignments.

November 14, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

These Union Special Orders issued by the Department of the Susquehanna at Chambersburg in November, 1864, concern the movement of 100 day volunteer troops in Pennsylvania.

November 15, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

These Union Special Orders issued by the Department of the Susquehanna at Chambersburg in November, 1864, concern the confirmation of movement orders for a union officer.

November 16, 1864. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen., Cmdg. Department. ,

Union General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, writes Colonel James Forsyth in November, 1864, concerning the possibility of a raid by Confederate guerrillas into southern Pennsylvania. Couch states that the large number of Confederate spies captured have convinced him that such a raid is planned. He reports that he is raising home guards in Franklin County to help defend the richly-supplied farms between Hagerstown and Shippensburg.

November 16, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

These Union Special Orders issued by the Department of the Susquehanna at Chambersburg in November, 1864, instruct several units of troops to move to Chambersburg.

November 19, 1864. From: WM. S. TRUEX, Col., Cmdg. ,

Col. William S. Truex commanded the First Brigade of the Army of the Potomac which included the 87th Pa. Inf. Truex details the activities of the brigade during May and June.

November 20, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

These Union Special Orders issued by the Department of the Susquehanna at Chambersburg in November, 1864, instruct a company of men to leave Chambersburg to be mustered out.

November 22, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

These Union Special Orders, dated November 22, 1864, place General George Cadwalader in command of the Department of the Susquehanna during the absence of General Darius Couch.

November 27, 1864. From: P. H. SHERIDAN, Maj.-general. ,

Union General Philip Sheridan writes in November, 1864, to General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, to warn him of the presence of spies in the Cumberland Valley. Sheridan instructs Couch to hang any spies he captures.

November 29, 1864. From: P. H. SHERIDAN, Maj.-Gen. ,

Union General Philip Sheridan writes in November, 1864, to General Darius Couch, commanding at Chambersburg, concerning troop movements.

December 1, 1864. From: D. N. COUCH, Maj.-Gen., U. S. Volunteers. ,

In these December, 1864, Union Special Orders issued at Chambersburg, General Darius Couch announces he will be relinquishing his position as head of the Department of the Susquehanna. Couch thanks his officers, as well as the politicians and citizens of Pennsylvania, for their support and cooperation during his tenure in that office.

December 1, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

These Union Special Orders issued by the Department of the Susquehanna in December, 1864, make Chambersburg the headquarters of the Juniata District.

December 1, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

Union Assistant Adjutant John Schultze writes from Chambersburg to General Orris S. Ferry in December, 1864, to inform him that the Department of the Juniata has been expanded, and that headquarters will be located at Chambersburg.

December 2, 1864. From: GEO. CADWALADER, Maj.-Gen., Cmdg. ,

In this December, 1864, dispatch, Union General George Cadwalader writes from Chambersburg to Army Adjutant General Lorenzo Thomas concerning the location of headquarters in Pennsylvania. Cadwalader declares Chambersburg an ideal headquarters location, and discusses the importance of the town from a military point of view.

December 2, 1864. From: GEO. CADWALADER, Maj.-Gen., Cmdg. Department. ,

In this December, 1864, dispatch, Union General George Cadwalader, in temporary command of the Department of the Susquehanna, writes from Chambersburg to Army Adjutant Lorenzo Thomas regarding Cadwalader's planned move to the district of Philadelphia.

December 7, 1864. From: JNO. S. SCHULTZE, Assistant Adjutant-Gen. ,

These December, 1864, Union General Orders change the name of the Department of the Susquehanna to the Department of Pennsylvania, and move the headquarters from Chambersburg to Philadelphia.

December 14, 1864 From: T. F. McCOY, Col., Cmdg. Regt. ,

Col. Thomas F. McCoy commanded the 107th Pa. Inf. of the Army of the Potomac. McCoy reports on skirmishing with and repulsing the enemy.

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Includes day to day details of May and June.