General Orders no. 40, 1864 Nov. 7 / by command of Maj Gen Meade and S. Williams, Asst Adjt Genl.

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General Orders no. 40, 1864 Nov. 7 / by command of Maj Gen Meade and S. Williams, Asst Adjt Genl.

Henry S. Burrage is dismissed from military service for being in communication with the enemy and subsequently captured by them.

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