Head Quarters U.S. Forces

Gettysburg Aug. 22^nd 1863

General Orders No 1

 

                        Pursuant to orders from Major Genl. Couch, Comdg. Dept of the Susquehanna, the undersign'd hereby assumes command of the troops in and around Gettysburg.

 

            Lieutenants Henry L. Johnson and George C. Ripley are announced as aides-de-Camp, and will be obeyed and respected accordingly

 

            Lieut Henry L. Johnson A.D.C. is detailed as Acting Ass't Adjt. General and all communications for these Head Quarters must be addressed to him

 

Orris S Ferry

Brig. Gen^l Comd^g

 

[endorsement]

 

H^d Qr's U.S. Forces

Gettysburg

            Aug 22 1863

 

Orris S Ferry

            Brig Gen^l Comd^'g

 

orders of Gen^l Ferry

assuming command

of this Post

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