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318 ARMY OF THE BORDER. and efficient manner in which he and the men under his control have dis- charged their trust, and sincerely hopes their example may actuate others to the discharge of their duties in the same laudable manner. "By COMMAND OF MAJOR-GENERAL CURTIS: "JOHN WILLIAMS, A. A. G." The following deserved tribute to a member of the once " despised and rejected race," is worthy a place here: HEAD-QUARTERS, FORT SCOTT, KANSAS, November 18, 1864. Lieutenant W. D. MATTHEWS, Colored Light Artillery, Fort Scott, Kansas: SIR:-On leaving this post, pursuant to orders from Department Head- quarters, I desire to express to you my sincere thanks for the patient industry and skill, with which you have discharged your various duties since I placed you on duty, to assist in preparing the post for a vigorous defence against the probable attack of the enemy. You have been a model of proper discipline and subordination, strictly attentive to duty, promptly obedient to orders, and acting with a wise dis- cretion in all matters requiring the exercise of your individual judgment. Trusting that you may be successful in the service, and in life, I am Very respectfully yours, CHAS. W. BLAIR, Colonel Commanding Post. We close with the order of General Blunt, relieving the Volunteer Aides who served upon the Division Staff: HEAD-QUARTERS, FIRST DIVISION, ARMY OF THE BORDER, In the Field, Fort Scott, Nov. 22d, 1864. GENERAL ORDER, No. 7. I. The campaign against the rebel forces under General Price, having successfully terminated, the following named persons, Volunteer Aides on the Staff of the Commanding General, announced in General Field Orders, No. 5, are hereby relieved from further duty: Lieutenant-Colonel J. T. Burris, late of the 10th Regiment Kansas Volun- teers. Major Thomas H. Penny, late of the 35th Missouri Volunteers. Major R. G. Ward, 1st Regiment Kansas Colored Volunteers. Captain A. J. Shannon, Provost Marshal District South Kansas. Captain T. E. Milhoan. late of the 10th Regiment Kansas Volunteers. II. In taking leave, the General Commanding desires to express his gratitude to these officers, for their valuable services and uniform gallant conduct. III. Company E, 14th Kansas Volunteers, under command of Lieutenant
Object Description
Title | Rebel invasion of Missouri and Kansas |
Author | Hinton, Richard J. (Richard Josiah), 1830-1901 |
Description | The campaing of the army against General Sterling Price in October and November, 1864, including list of Union soldiers killed in Missouri and Kansas engagements. |
Subject.LCSH |
Price's Missouri Expedition, 1864 United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 Missouri -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Artillery operations, Confederate Kansas -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Artillery operations, Confederate United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Battlefields |
Coverage | United State -- Missouri |
Source | Chicago : Church & Goodman, 1865. |
Language | English |
Date.Original | 1865 |
Date.Digital | 2003? |
Type |
Books and pamphlets |
Format | JPEG |
Collection Name | Civil War in Missouri - Monographs |
Editorial Note | All blank pages have been eliminated |
Publisher.Digital | University of Missouri Digital Library Production Services |
Rights | These pages may be freely searched and displayed. Permission must be received for subsequent distribution in print or electronically. Please contact contributing institution for information. |
Contributing Institution |
University of Missouri--Columbia. Libraries |
Copy Request | Contact Ellis Library Special Collection, University of Missouri - Columbia at (573) 882-0076 or email: SpecialCollections@missouri.edu |
Description
Title | civk000024p0318 |
Description | 318 ARMY OF THE BORDER. and efficient manner in which he and the men under his control have dis- charged their trust, and sincerely hopes their example may actuate others to the discharge of their duties in the same laudable manner. "By COMMAND OF MAJOR-GENERAL CURTIS: "JOHN WILLIAMS, A. A. G." The following deserved tribute to a member of the once " despised and rejected race," is worthy a place here: HEAD-QUARTERS, FORT SCOTT, KANSAS, November 18, 1864. Lieutenant W. D. MATTHEWS, Colored Light Artillery, Fort Scott, Kansas: SIR:-On leaving this post, pursuant to orders from Department Head- quarters, I desire to express to you my sincere thanks for the patient industry and skill, with which you have discharged your various duties since I placed you on duty, to assist in preparing the post for a vigorous defence against the probable attack of the enemy. You have been a model of proper discipline and subordination, strictly attentive to duty, promptly obedient to orders, and acting with a wise dis- cretion in all matters requiring the exercise of your individual judgment. Trusting that you may be successful in the service, and in life, I am Very respectfully yours, CHAS. W. BLAIR, Colonel Commanding Post. We close with the order of General Blunt, relieving the Volunteer Aides who served upon the Division Staff: HEAD-QUARTERS, FIRST DIVISION, ARMY OF THE BORDER, In the Field, Fort Scott, Nov. 22d, 1864. GENERAL ORDER, No. 7. I. The campaign against the rebel forces under General Price, having successfully terminated, the following named persons, Volunteer Aides on the Staff of the Commanding General, announced in General Field Orders, No. 5, are hereby relieved from further duty: Lieutenant-Colonel J. T. Burris, late of the 10th Regiment Kansas Volun- teers. Major Thomas H. Penny, late of the 35th Missouri Volunteers. Major R. G. Ward, 1st Regiment Kansas Colored Volunteers. Captain A. J. Shannon, Provost Marshal District South Kansas. Captain T. E. Milhoan. late of the 10th Regiment Kansas Volunteers. II. In taking leave, the General Commanding desires to express his gratitude to these officers, for their valuable services and uniform gallant conduct. III. Company E, 14th Kansas Volunteers, under command of Lieutenant |
Source | Rebel Invasion of Missouri and Kansas |
Type | Books and monographs |
Format | JPEG |
Identifier | civk000024p0318.jpg |
Collection Name | Civil War in Missouri - Monographs |
Editorial Note | All blank pages have been eliminated |
Publisher.Digital | University of Missouri Digital Library Production Services |
Rights | These pages may be freely searched and displayed. Permission must be received for subsequent distribution in print or electronically. Please contact koppk@umsystem.edu for more information. |
Copy Request | Contact Ellis Library special collection at: SpecialCollections@missouri.edu |