Head Quarters 2^nd Brig 1^st Divⁿ

Camp near Falmouth Va. Jany 4. 1863

 

General Orders

            No. 1.              The following is published for the information of this command

 

Hd. Qrs. 40^th NYVols

January 4. 1863

 

Capt J. M. Cooney

                        A.A.G. Brigade

                                                I respectfully report that.

 

Corpl. J Sproul

Priv. Wm. Taylor

"          E. C. Armstrong

"          Wm J. Moore

                                    All of Co "C." of this regiment were erroneously reported as "stragglers" from the battle of Fredericksburg. they were present at the Battle and I understand did their duty, But they were not present when we arrived at this camp and the 1^st Sergt, misunderstanding the order, reported them as "skulkers" from the battle-field. The com'd'g officer of that company during the battle was not in command when the report was called for.

                        I am deeply pained by this mistake, and wish to render the men every reparation in my power.

                                    I am Captain

                                                Very Respectfully

                                                            Your Obt Servt

                                                            (Sd) P. Allen Lindsay

                                                                        Major 40^th NYVols                 over /

The General commanding sincerely regrets that the mistake should have been made, as it is his wish to reward, rather than punish the deserving—

Corp^l. Sproul. Privates Taylor, Armstrong and Moore of Co. C. 40^th N.Y.Vols are announced as good soldiers and in no way affected by the parade of skulkers.

                                                            By order of

                                                                        Brig. Gen^l Ward

                                                                        (Sd) J M. Cooney

                                                                                    Capt & AAG

 

            Hd. Qrs 40^th Reg. N.Y.Vols.

                                    Jan. 4^th 1862

                        Official

                                    Madison M. Cannon

                                                            Adjutant

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