Taliaferro, William Booth (1882-1898) [General orders regarding Virginia forces]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01935 Author/Creator: Taliaferro, William Booth (1882-1898) Place Written: Norfolk, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 April 1861 Pagination: 1 p. ; 19 x 19.6 cm. Order a Copy
Confederate General Taliaferro assumes command of Virginia state forces: "The Undersigned having been ordered to this point by the Governor of Virginia hereby assumes the Command of all Virginia forces which now are, or, hereafter may be ordered to this place." Written at Head Quarters of the 4th Division of Virginia Militia.
John Letcher served as Governor of Virginia 1860-1864.
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Head Quarters 4th Division
Virginia Militia
Norfolk, Va.
Apr 18, 1861
General Orders
No 2-II
The Undersigned having been ordered to this point by the Governor of Virginia hereby assumes the Command of all Virginia forces which now are or, hereafter may be ordered to this place-
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Wm B Taliaferro
Maj Genl. 4 Div
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