United States. Army of the Potomac. 6th Corps order and letterbook, 1862-1865.

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United States. Army of the Potomac. 6th Corps order and letterbook, 1862-1865.

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Volume comprising an order and letterbook (1862 September 24-1865 March 13) of the medical department, U.S. Army, 6th Corps (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, ...