Halpine, Charles G. (Charles Graham) (1829-1868) Special orders no. 263
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02458.08 Author/Creator: Halpine, Charles G. (Charles Graham) (1829-1868) Place Written: Hilton Head, South Carolina Type: Autograph document signed Date: May 10, 1863 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25 x 19.5 cm. + 1 engraving ; b&w ; 25.4 x 17.8 cm. Order a Copy
Special order granting a leave of absence for thirty days to Colonel James D. Fessenden, Aide de Camp. "By command of General Hunter". Also signed by Fessenden. Full length engravign of Halpine included as collateral.
Charles G. Halpine edited numerous newspapers, including the "Citizen," and served as a Union officer and Assistant Adjutant General, later Adjutant General for General Henry Halleck. Born in Ireland.
James D. Fessenden was a Union officer, who organized and commanded the first regiment of colored troops in May, 1862. Reached the rank of Brigadier General of Volunteers.
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