Orme, William W., 1832-1866 [Certification of a sutler for prisoners of war at Camp Douglas, Illinois]

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GLC#
GLC02705
Type
Documents
Date
20 March 1864
Author/Creator
Orme, William W., 1832-1866
Title
[Certification of a sutler for prisoners of war at Camp Douglas, Illinois]
Place Written
Chicago, Illinois
Pagination
1 p. : docket Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Appoints Luman Burr to the position of sutler (someone who supplies provisions) for the prisoners of war at Camp Douglas. Signed as Brigadier General commanding the Post of Chicago. Orme was promoted to brigadier general in November of 1862. He resigned due to ill health in April of 1864.

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