U.S. Army of the Cumberland order book, 1863 June 24-1864 Dec. 5.

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U.S. Army of the Cumberland order book, 1863 June 24-1864 Dec. 5.

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Volume recording orders issued by General Philip H. Sheridan, John Newton, G.D. Wagner, and other officers of the U.S. Army of the Cumberland during the Civil War. Orders from headquarters of the 3rd Division, 20th Army Corps, 1863 June 24-Oct. 7, and from headquarters of the 2nd Division, 4th Army Corps, 1863 Oct. 10-1864 Dec. 5. Some orders signed by Sheridan or other issuing officers; none are signed by Sheridan after 1864 Feb. 23.

2 linear ft. (1 box)

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United States. Army of the Cumberland

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Clement C. Vallandigham was an Ohio lawyer and politician, who served as a member of the U.S. Congress, 1858-1863. During the Civil War he became the leader of the Peace Democrats, also known as Copperheads, who supported negotiating with the Southern states to end the war. The United States government attempted to ensure that Vallandigham was forced to move outside of the Union. From the description of Letter, 1863. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122368432 ...

Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831-1888

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Sheridan claimed he was born in Albany in the State of New York, the third child of six of John and Mary Meenagh Sheridan, Irish Catholic immigrants from the parish of Killinkere in County Cavan, Ireland. He grew up in Somerset, Ohio. Fully grown, he reached only 165 cm (5 feet 5 inches) tall, a stature that led to the nickname, "Little Phil." Abraham Lincoln described his appearance in a famous anecdote: "A brown, chunky little chap, with a long body, short legs, not enough neck to hang him, an...

Newton, John, Gen.

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