Dispatch book, 1864-1883, bulk: 1864-1865.

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Dispatch book, 1864-1883, bulk: 1864-1865.

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Dispatch book containing the retained carbon copies of orders dispatched by William W. Sanders, an aide to General George Meade of the Army of the Potomac during the Civil War. The orders date from 4 May - 28 Oct. 1864, including during the Wilderness Campaign in May, with a few orders from 5 Feb. - 2 Apr. 1865. Also, a copy of the orders of the Headquarters Department of Dakota of 29 Jan. 1883 announcing Sanders's death.

1 small v. in a folder.

Massachusetts Historical Society

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Massachusetts Historical Society

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Sanders, William W., d. 1883.

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Meade, George Gordon, 1815-1872

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Meade was a US Army officer, most noted for his route of Gen. Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Gettysburg in July of 1863 during the U.S. Civil War. From the description of [Document and photograph] / Geo. M. Meade. [1863] (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 287187126 ...

United States. Army of the Potomac

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The Army of the Potomac was created after the defeat of Union forces at the First Battle of Bull Run. Its objective was to defend Washington, D.C. by protecting the Potomac River entry into the city. The Army of the Potomac participated in the Peninsula Campaign, the Seven Days' Battles, Antietam, Gettysburg and Appomatox. Its commanders (in order of service) were McClellan, Halleck, Burnside, Hooker, Meade, and Grant. From the description of General orders, ...