Seth Williams Circular, 12 February 1863
Headquarters Army of the Potomac
Camp near Falmouth. February 12. 1863
Circular.
The following dispatch has been received from the Adjutant General.
It is understood that Volunteer Officers are being Mustered in from date of Commission, which is wrong.”
When appointed or promoted they should be mustered from date at which they actually commenced Service, and at which they first appeared on Pay Rolls in new grades.”
I am Sir
Very Respectfully
Your Obt’ Servant
(Sgd) S. Williams
Ass’t Adjt
Head Quarters 3d Division Head Qrs 2d Army Corps
Feby 14th 1863 Feby 12th 1863
Official Official
U.F.A.Torbert (Sgd) James M. Potter
Lt A. D.C & A.A.A.G Lt & A.A.G
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(4410) | DOR0038.003 | 10 | Orders | 1863-02-12 |
Manuscript Circular, Headquarters, Army of the Potomac, Camp Near Falmouth, Virginia, February 12, 1863, Regarding Mustering and Promotion of Officers
Tags: Enlistment, Promotions
People - Records: 1
- (302) [writer] ~ Williams, Seth
Places - Records: 1
- (97) [origination] ~ Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia
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Seth Williams Circular, 12 February 1863, DOR0038.003