Whiting, Jasper S. (fl. 1861-1862) Circular order
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00572.36 Author/Creator: Whiting, Jasper S. (fl. 1861-1862) Place Written: Virginia Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 4 February 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 24 x 18.5 cm. Order a Copy
Circular from Major General Commanding Joseph E. Johnston concerning recruiting. Advises brigade commanders to promptly forward recruits to their companies as it is urgent that the Confederate army increase its numbers. Signed by Major and Assistant Adjutant General Jasper S. Whiting by command of Major General Gustavus W. Smith. Initialled by Paul J. Semmes, "P.J.S." in margin on page one. At the time, the Confederate Army was suffering from severe shortage of recruits.
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