Special Orders no. 60 for the battle of Stones River [manuscript], [1862 Dec. 31-1863 Hab, 3].

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Special Orders no. 60 for the battle of Stones River [manuscript], [1862 Dec. 31-1863 Hab, 3].

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Special Order No. 60 by command of Major General [John Cabell] Breckinridge directs the consolidation of skirmishing lines; the right wing placed under the command of Major [John P.?] Austin; the left wing under the command of Major [Nicholas Nichols?] Cox. Major [George W.?] Nichols relieved to rejoin his regiment. Austin and Cox to advance together and report to headquarters any movements of the enemy. Verson contains a rough sketch of the battlefield placing Murfreesboro, roads, railroad and the river.

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Breckinridge, John C. (John Cabell), 1821-1875

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John Cabell Breckinridge (January 16, 1821 – May 17, 1875) was an American lawyer, politician, and soldier. He represented Kentucky in both houses of Congress and became the 14th and youngest-ever vice president of the United States, serving from 1857 to 1861. He was a member of the Democratic Party, and served in the U.S. Senate during the outbreak of the American Civil War, but was expelled after joining the Confederate Army. He was appointed Confederate secretary of war in 1865. Breckinrid...

O'Hara, Theodore, 1820-1867

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Veteran of the Mexican War, journalist, and poet. From the description of Letters, 1846-1847. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49307165 Soldier, journalist, poet. Born in Danville, Kentucky; served in the Confederate Army. Best known for his poem, "Bivouac of the Dead." From the description of Special Orders no. 60 for the battle of Stones River [manuscript], [1862 Dec. 31-1863 Hab, 3]. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 648006359 ...

Cox, Nicholas Nichols, 1837-1912.

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Austin, John P., 1829-1911.

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Nichols, George Ward, 1837-1885

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