Box 5
Contains 40 Results:
General Orders No. 53, December 2, 1863
Court martials of deserters - men ordered to have their heads shaved and branded with the letter "D" and one man to be shot to death. Rudin # M-76
General Orders No. 149, May 26, 1863
Court martial of soldier for desertion and assault with intent to commit robbery and murder. Lincoln approves sentence to be shot. Rudin # M-76A
General Orders No. 209, July 7, 1863
Court martial of a soldier found guilty of drunkenness on duty and conduct unbecoming an officer. Rudin # M-68
General Orders No. 230, July 23, 1863
Court Martial found four men guilty of desertion, violation of oath of allegiance, and murder. Lincoln showed compassion and remitted all sentences. Two copies. Rudin # M-70, 75
General Orders No. 3, February 6, 1865
Act to provide for the appointment of a General in Chief of the Armies of the Confederate States. Rudin # A-139
General Orders No. 24, February 21, 1865
The restoration of the Union flag at Fort Sumter. Rudin # A-13B
General Orders No. 43, February 13, 1863
Court martial of Major McKinstry, Quartermaster, charged with neglect of duty (buying in collusion with others) in 61 specifications. Lincoln approved sentence of dismissal from the service. Inked signature of General Hiram Scofield. Rudin # M-72
General Orders No. 147, May 26, 1863
President Lincoln changes sentences of three soldiers. Rudin # M-67
General Orders No. 190, June 25, 1863
Pay schedule for men enlisting in the Regular Army offering premium, advanced pay, and bounty. Rudin # M-66
General Orders No. 240, July 28, 1863
Court Martial of two soldiers found guilty of desertion. Rudin # M-69