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gades of Harris' division, namely, Stephenson's Depot and the crossing of the Opequon. Harris' division must not be detained for Duval's division to relieve it, but must move so as to take the cars at Stephenson's Depot at 9.30 a. m. to-morrow, as directed in the order.
JAS. W. FORSYTH,
Brevet Brigadier-General and Chief of Staff.
SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA, No. 239.
Camp Russell, Va., December 18, 1864.* * * *
2. In obedience to instructions from headquarters Middle Military Division, the First Infantry Division, Brevet Brigadier General T. M. Harris commanding, will move at daylight to-morrow morning, 19th instant, to Stephenson's Depot and there take cars, which will be in readiness, and proceed to Washington City, D. C., reporting upon arrival to Major-General Halleck, Chief of Staff, for orders.
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By command of Major-General Crook:
WM. McKINLEY, JR.,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA, Camp Russell, Va., December 18, 1864.Brevet Brigadier General T. M. HARRIS,
Commanding First Infantry Division:
GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs that you move with your division at daylight to-morrow morning to Stephenson's Depot, and there take the cars, which will be in readiness, and proceed to Washington City, D. C., reporting upon arrival to Major-General Halleck, Chief of Staff, for orders. The transportation will be at Stephenson's Depot for the division at 9.30 a. m. to-morrow. The transportation of your division will not accompany the troops.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
WM. McKINLEY, JR.,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA, Camp Russell, Va., December 18, 1864.Brigadier General I. H. DUVAL,
Commanding Second Infantry Division:GENERAL: In obedience to instructions from headquarters Middle Military Division you will move your command at daylight to-morrow morning and garrison the points now occupied by the two brigades of General Harris' division, viz, Stephenson's Depot and the crossing of the Opequon.
By command of Major-General Crook:
WM. McKINLEY, JR.,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.
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