Union Army Field Order, Raleigh, North Carolina, April 24, 1865


Manuscript field order issued by Major General John Schofield, commanding the Union Department of North Carolina/Army of the Ohio. Written and signed by Schofield's Assistant Adjutant General, Captain J. H. Stevenson, and issued to division commanders. The order directs the Army of the Ohio to prepare to march at 6 A.M. on April 26, 1865. The single-page document, dated April 24, 1865, from "Head Quarters Dept. of North Carolina / Army of the Ohio / Raleigh, N.C." includes a facsimile signature of L. A. Gratz, Acting Assistant Adjutant General for the Third Division. Reverse side contains manuscript docketing summarizing the content.


Associated People/Businesses

  • Gratz, L.A.

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Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 14, Folder 15