Robert W. Hunter Field Order

Collection

Identifier: MSS-4008

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Scope and Contents

The collection consists of field orders for a strategic withdrawal from Major Robert W. Hunter / AAAG (C.S.A.) at General Edward Johnson's headquarters to Colonel B.T. Johnson of Jones' Brigade. The orders direct Col. Johnson to quietly round up his men and while observing the "strictest silence," wait until 11:00 p.m. to be relieved. The orders continue saying that if no relief comes to "quietly withdraw" to WIlliamsport, Maryland, with no drums beaten or signals sounded.

Dates

Creation: 1863 July 13

Creator

Hunter, Robert W. (Author, Person)

Biographical / Historical

Major Robert W. Hunter served on the staff of several prominent generals. At the time of this order, he was on the staff of Major General Edward Johnson.

Extent

0.05 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Field orders for a strategic withdrawal from Major Robert W. Hunter / AAAG (C.S.A.) at General Edward Johnson's headquarters to Colonel B.T. Johnson of Jones' Brigade

Provenance

purchased from Abraham Lincoln Book Shop, Inc., 2014

Physical Description

considerable brown staining on left side, moderately stained in other areas; top half of first page very worn making that part of the letter very faint but still decipherable; written in pencil

General

Transcription available

General

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