Guide to George C. Wynkoop, 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, Dept. of Pennsylvania

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1 Guide to George C., 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, Dept. of Pennsylvania Gettysburg College, Musselman Library Special Collections & College Archives Processed by Christopher Gwinn June 2006

2 MS 076: George C., 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, Dept. of Pennsylvania (2 boxes,.54 cubic feet) Inclusive Date: 1861 Processed by: Christopher Gwinn June 2006 Biography George Campbell was born on February 27 th, 1806 near Brookford, Montgomery County, Maryland to Nicholas and Sara H. Campbell. Residing in Pennsylvania for the majority of his life, he was married to Mary Ann Walker on March 24, 1831 at Orwigsburg, PA. Together they had some thirteen children, the oldest Nicholas, was born in 1831, the youngest, William, was born in At the time of the outbreak of the American Civil War his residence was listed at Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Being involved in the pre-war militia his military experience got him a commission as a Brigadier General of Pennsylvania Volunteers, awarded to him by Governor Andrew Curtin of that state. Thereafter he took command of a brigade of Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, officially designated as the 2 nd Brigade of General William Keim s division in Major General Robert Patterson s Department of Pennsylvania. These early regiments, the first to answer Lincoln s call for volunteers, agreed to serve for a period of three months and then be mustered out. Due to the inexperience of both the volunteers and the commanders the three month enlistments did not result in the culmination of the war or the defeat of the Confederate army, in all accomplishing very little. The government soon abandoned the three month enlistments in favor of ones which extended for three years or for the duration of the war. s service as a Brigadier General was as short and fruitless as the three month enlistments which he commanded. The majority of his time, as attested to by his collected papers, was spent in trying to obtain for his command proper clothing and equipment. With the exception of a brief foray in Virginia most of the three month enlistments spent their army service in training camps in Pennsylvania and Maryland. The three month enlistments of most men expired in July and early August, Many of the men in s former command volunteered for service in the 7 th Pennsylvania Cavalry. William Sipes, one of the men responsible for the recruitment of the regiment lobbied for the commissioning of George as Colonel. The placement was granted, receiving a Colonelcy in the United States Volunteers, commanding the 7 th Pennsylvania Cavalry with William Sipes as his second in command. The 7 th Pennsylvania was mustered in over a three month period beginning in September of 1861 and continuing on until November of that year at Camp Cameron, outside of Harrisburg. The 7 th received its colors from Gov. Curtin on December 8 th and left the next

3 day for the Department of the Ohio, stationed at that time in Louisville, Kentucky. In January of 1862 led the regiment to Nashville where it was divided into three battalions and spread out through that portion of the state. was involved in a number of skirmishes and engagements mostly with the Confederate cavalry of Nathan Bedford Forrest and John Hunt Morgan. His son, Battalion Adjutant Nicholas was killed in action at Gallatin, Tennessee on August 21, spent the remainder of his career in the Union army serving in this capacity. He was honorably discharged for disability on June 25, 1863, Lt. Col. William Sipes taking over command of the 7 th Pennsylvania Cavalry. spent the remainder of his life in Pottsville, PA with his wife and family. He was elected town sheriff in 1867 on the republican ticket. The regimental history of the 7 th Pennsylvania Cavalry states that died in This however is in disagreement with his family Bible which records his death as being on September 29 th, 1882 at 4 O clock in the morning at his home, Morris Addition. He was buried in Pottsville, PA on October 2 nd, Scope and Content The George Papers housed in Special Collections at Gettysburg College date from the period of s service as a Brigadier General in the three month Pennsylvania Volunteers. The earliest piece in the collection is dated April 14 th, 1861 the last is from July 20, 1861 with the exception of an October 15 th, 1861 letter regarding s time as Brigadier General. Over three hundred pieces of correspondence, orders, forms, and daily reports make up the collection. The correspondence and reports come from a variety of locals at which the Department of Pennsylvania set up camp. Locations include Camp Scott and Camp Chambers, Pennsylvania, Hagerstown, Maryland and Harper s Ferry, Virginia (Today West Virginia). Taken as a whole, the collection attests to the routine of army life and the logistical minutia that goes along with waging a war. Box Correspondence and Official Documents: April 14, April 20, Correspondence and Official Documents: April 21, April 24, Correspondence and Official Documents: April 25, April 26, Correspondence and Official Documents: April 27, April 30, Correspondence and Official Documents: May 1, May 10, Correspondence and Official Documents: May 11, May 15, Correspondence and Official Documents: May 16, May 20, Correspondence and Official Documents: May 21, May 25, Correspondence and Official Documents: May 26, May 31, 1861 Box 2

4 2-1 Correspondence and Official Documents: June 1, June 10, Correspondence and Official Documents: June 11, June 20, Correspondence and Official Documents: June 21, June 30, Correspondence and Official Documents: July 1, July 10, Correspondence and Official Documents: July 11, July 20, Quartermaster Reports: Undated 2-7 Muster Rolls #1: Undated 2-8 Muster Rolls #2: Undated 2-9 Miscellaneous Correspondence & Papers: Undated 2-10 Biographical and Unit Information Folder Details Box Correspondence and Official Documents: April 14, 1861 April 20, 1861 April 14, Telegram from A. G. Curtin to Brig. Gen. A request from A. G. Curtin to send Lt. Jas. H. Beaver to Chambersburg. April 14, Articles Received by Negley s Command from s Command April 15, Harrisburg, PA: Election Returns for the 1 st Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers Election results for officers in the 1 st Pennsylvania Regiment April 18, Harrisburg, PA: F. J. Porter to Brig. Gen. Note informing that the trains will arrive at 7 o clock and that his men should be ready to board them by 8. April 19, Camp Curtin, PA: Record of Proceedings for the Election of Officers, 3 rd Reg. Record regarding the recent election of officers in the 3 rd Pennsylvania Regiment April 20, No Location: Election Returns for Company C, 1 st Pennsylvania Infantry Members of the Eastern Invincibles, Company C, 1 st Pennsylvania Regiment have elected company officers. April 20, No Location: Staff Officers of Col. Yohe April 20, Muster Roll for the Shawnee Guards, Capt. Welsh. 1-2 Correspondence and Official Documents: April 21, 1861 April 24, 1861 April 21, Muster Roll of the State Guards, Allegheny City, Allegheny Co.

5 April 21, List of Officers of Second Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers April 21, Muster Roll of the State Guards of Allegheny City, Allegheny County April 21, Camp Carroll, Near Baltimore: William B. Sipes to Brig. Gen. Sipes notifies of the results of an election held for the position of Lt. Col. in the regiment. April 22, Commissary for 1 st Regiment Penna. April 22, No Location: Col. Stumbaugh to Brig. Gen. Notifies of the election of Leo A. Chambers to the 2 nd Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers. April 23, Washington House, York, PA: Maj. Belger to Brig. Gen. Belger writes in regard to supplies for the command. April 23, Division Headquarters, Camp Curtin: Maj. Gen. Keim to Brig. Gen. is ordered to report the strength of his brigade to division headquarters. April 23, Camp Scott: Surgeon Jacob R. Ludlow to Brig. Gen. Ludlow certifies that Phillip Brook is unfit for service. April 23, Camp Scott: Surgeon Jacob R. Ludlow to Brig. Gen. Ludlow certifies that Henry Huber is not able to attend to duty. April 23, Camp Scott, York, PA: Morning Report of the Surgeon of the Regiment 3 rd Pennsylvania, Surg. R. S. M. Jackson April 23, Camp Scott, Report No. 1, Companies Composing Third Regiment April 24, Telegram from F. J. Porter to Brig. Gen. Porter instructs Gen. Williams to report to Chambersburg, PA and take command of the forces mustering there, by order of Lieut. General Scott. April 24, Telegram from A. G. Curtin to Brig. Gen. Take the three Volunteer companies into camp & provide for them April 24, List of Officers A listing of all officers, as well as the companies to which they are attached, regiment or brigade is known. April 24, Roll. Co. D. 3 rd Regiment

6 April 24, Camp Scott, York, PA: Roll of State Capital Guards of Harrisburg April 24, Roll of Lancaster Fencibles, Co. F, 1 st Regiment April 24, Camp Scott: Surgeon Jacob R. Ludlow to Brig. Gen. Ludlow certifies that Private George White is unfit for duty. 1-3 Correspondence and Official Documents: April 25, April 26, 1861 April 25, Telegram from A. G. Curtin to Brig. Gen. Order from A. G. Curtin to send Blanchard to Chambersburg and also to telegraph back how many more regiments can be accommodated. April 25, Telegram from Capt. S. G. Simmons to Brig. Gen. Capt. Simmons informs that a recently mustered in brigade is ordered to report to him for directions. April 25, Telegram from A. G. Curtin to Commanding Gen. Open all dispatches all ready sent addressed to Gen. & answer them as soon as possible. April 25, Telegram from A. G. Curtin to Col. J. N. Withnall Order directing that at least one regiment must make a march to York in order to set up sheds and huts. April 25, Telegram from A. G. Curtin to Brig. Gen. Am anxious for answer to my message April 25, Telegram from A. G. Curtin to Lt. Col. Withnall Capt. Simmons suggests that at least one regiment must go to York. April 25, Telegram from F. J. Porter to Brig. Gen. Informs Gen. that two regiments of Pennsylvania Volunteers are reporting to his camp and as a result must train them. April 25, Telegram from J. A. Might to Commanding Officer Might is wondering why Gen. has not replied to the telegraph sent him. April 25, Telegram from Capt. S. G. Simmons to Brig. Gen. Capt. Simmons informs that one, possibly two regiments will be sent to him and that he should make arrangements. April 25, Philad. HQ, Military Department of Washington: Special Order #6 The Quarter Masters Department will furnish each General and Field Officer with one copy of Hardees Tactics and two copies to each company for the use of the officers. By Command of Maj. Gen. Patterson

7 April 25, Philad. HQ, Military Department of Washington: Special Order #6 (Copy 2) The Quarter Masters Department will furnish each General and Field Officer with one copy of Hardees Tactics and two copies to each company for the use of the officers. By Command of Maj. Gen. Patterson. A True Copy. April 25, No Location: D. H. Hasting to Brig. Gen. Reports the mustering in of Capt. Charles Bucklies Company. April 25, York, PA: D. H. Hasting to Brig. Gen. Reports the mustering in of Captain George Hays Company. April 25, No Location: D. H. Hasting to Brig. Gen. Reports the mustering in of Captain Myers Company. April 25, York, PA: D. H. Hasting to Brig. Gen. Reports the mustering of Captain Cyrus Diller s Company. April 25, York, PA: D. H. Hasting to Brig. Gen. Reports the mustering in of Captain Theodore Cochran s company. April 25, Roll of Commissioned and Non Commissioned Officers and Privates April 25, No Location: Co. C., 2 nd Regiment April 25, Telegram from James [?] to Brig. Gen. April 26, Telegram from A. G. Curtin to One Pittsburg Regiment will leave here at 2.30 PM all very glad to hear that quarters will be provided for them. April 26, Telegram from A. G. Curtin to Are there quartermasters in Commission for the four Regiments at York If not I will appoint them. April 26, Telegram from A. G. Curtin to The package have their contents marked on the lids A competent man to distribute the clothing will be sent by the commissary department it is therefore important that no box be opened before his arrival which will be very early tomorrow morning after distribution will you inform me will you inform me how many more suits you need? April 26, Telegram from A. G. Curtin to A car with fifty one packages of clothing leaves Phil. Today at two P.M. should be in York tonight will advise you in detail soon.

8 April 26, Telegram from A. G. Curtin to The state will not pay expenses of soldiers and from the camp on leave of absence make it part of your general orders in the morning. April 26, Telegram from A. G. Curtin to Lt. Col. Withnall [?] Second Pittsburg Regiment will leave here today at two thirty. Provide well for them. April 26, Harrisburg, PA: A. G. Curtin to Brig. Gen Curtin wishes to be informed when the car load of clothing arrives in camp. April 26, Philadelphia, HQ, Military Department of Washington: Orders #17 Brigadier General Negley will attack and disperse any body of insurgents approaching his camp reporting to Brigadier General who will be instructed to support him, By Command of Maj. Gen. Patterson. April 26, Philadelphia, HQ, Military Department of Washington: Biddle to Biddle informs of the nature of Orders #17 and that should his command be called on for support he should send his entire brigade. April 26, York, PA: Company return of the York Rifle 1-4 Correspondence and Official Documents: April 27, April 30, 1861 April 27, Telegram from A. G. Curtin to I hope soon to send you some camp meeting tents from Phila. And have telegraphed Dr. Small to see if he cannot get some from the Methodist Brothers about York. April 27, Telegram from R. Patterson to Have your command in readiness to move this place you will receive orders by mail and be relieved by Genl Negley. April 27, Headquarters, Military Department of Washington: General Orders #195 Brigadier General will proceed with his command to this City and report at Head Quarters. By Command of Maj. Gen. Patterson April 27, Harrisburg, PA: A. G. Curtin to Brig. Gen. Requests that as soon as s regiments are clothed, receipts for the amount taken be sent back to Harrisburg. April 27, No Location: Col. Stumbaugh to Brig. Gen. Report regarding the election of officers.

9 April 27, Philadelphia, PA: Robert Martin to Brig. Gen. April 27, Harrisburg, PA: F. F. McCay to Brig. Gen. In regard to shipment of blankets. April 27, York, PA, Department of Military Clothing: R. Martin to Brig. Gen. April 27, York, PA, Camp Scott: James M. Kelly to Brig. Gen. April 27, Telegram from R. L. Martin to Brig. Gen. April 28, Telegram from R. Patterson to Attach two of the unattached companies to Col. Stambaugh s regiment. April 28, Telegram from R. Patterson to You will remain at York with your command at York till further orders. April 28, Camp Scott: Col. Stumbaugh to Brig. Gen. Stumbaugh informs that due to the addition of some companies to his regiment the designation of his other companies have changed. April 28, No Location: Stumbaugh appointing officer of the day. Capt. P. B. Housum is detailed as officer of the day for Sunday, 28, April, April 29, Telegram from A. G. Curtin to I am informed that you are authorized to appoint a commissary for your camp and that the commissary appointed by you will make acquisition on Gen Patterson for such items of subsistence as you may need. Ask for position instructions from Gen. Patterson. April 29, Telegram from A. G. Curtin to Your telegram has been handed to Quartermaster General for action. April 29, Camp Scott, HQ, 2 nd Regiment P. V.: Col. Stumbaugh to Brig. Gen. Stumbaugh requests a pass for the Deputy Sheriff of Franklin County to travel to Lancaster in order to apprehend a deserter from Company B of the 2 nd Regiment. April 29, Headquarters, 2 nd Reg. P. V., Camp Scott: Lt. J. Beaver to Brig. Gen Return of the election of Lt. Col. in the 2 nd Pennsylvania Regiment April 29, Camp Scott, York, PA: Morning Report of the Surgeon of the Regiment 1 st Pennsylvania, Surg. Ludlow

10 April 29, Harrisburg, PA, QM Department: R. C. Hale to Brig. Gen. April 30, Telegram from S. G. Simmons to Have the Company & Soldiers ready to sworn in at two O clock, May first. April 30, York, PA: Brig. Gen. Negley to Brig. Gen. Sir, Yours of date containing orders No 5 has been received and shall conformed to. April 30, Camp Scott: Col. Stumbaugh to Brig. Gen. Election results reported in by the 2 nd Pennsylvania Regiment. April 30, Camp Scott, York, PA: Morning Report of the Surgeon of the Regiment 1 st Pennsylvania, Surg, Ludlow April 30, Camp Scott, York, PA: Morning Report of the Surgeon of the Regiment 3 rd Pennsylvania, Surg. R. S. M. Jackson 1-5 Correspondence and Official Documents: May 1, 1861 May 10, 1861 May [?], Return of the 1 st Regiment Penna Vols. May [?], Return of the 3 rd Regiment Penna Vols. May 1, Muster Roll of Marion Rifles May 2, Camp Curtin: E. M. Biddle to Col. Fisher Orders Fisher to proceed to Camp Scott with 6 companies. May 2, Harrisburg, PA: S. G. Simmons to Brig. Gen. S. G. Simmons requests that discharge a private by the name of Henry P. Harris May 2, Division Headquarters, Harrisburg: Maj. Gen. Keim to E. M. Biddle Report of all the companies formed and their county of origin along with their commander. May 2, Camp Scott, York, PA: Morning Report of the Surgeon of the Regiment 1 st Pennsylvania, Surg, Ludlow May 3, Philadelphia, PA, Medical Division s Office: Requisition Letter May 3, Camp Scott, York, PA: Morning Report of the Surgeon of the Regiment 1 st Pennsylvania, Surg, Ludlow

11 May 3, Camp Scott, York, PA: Capt. W. W. Davis to Brig. Gen. Report of Captain Davis informing that he arrived at Camp Curtin with the companies mentioned in the letter. May 3, Camp Scott: George Sieber to Brig. Gen. Informs that he has organized the companies as requested. May 3, Requisition for Clothing, Camp Equipage, Co. H, 13 th Penna. May 3, Telegram from R. C. Hale to Brig. Gen. May 3, Philadelphia, PA, QM Department: Shillingford to Brig. Gen. May 4, Camp Scott, York, PA: Morning Report of the Surgeon of the Regiment 1 st Pennsylvania, Surg, Ludlow May 4, Telegram from R. L. Martin to Brig. Gen. May 5, Headquarters, 1 st Regt.: Col. Yohe to Brig. Gen. May 5, Camp Scott, York, PA: Morning Report of the Surgeon of the Regiment 1 st Pennsylvania, Surg, Ludlow May 5, Camp Scott: Col. Thomas Ziegle to Brig. Gen. Col. Thomas Ziegle reports that the conditions in Camp Scott are so poor that they make the garrison untenable. May 5, No Location: Officers of the 2 nd PA Regiment to Brig. Gen. A complaint on the parts of the officers of Company D, 2 nd PA Regiment to Brig. Gen. regarding the poor quality and quantity of rations within the company. May 5, Official Report by F. L. Stumbaugh of the 2 nd PA Regiment May 5, 1861 Report of Col. Stumbaugh regarding the recent condition of his men s quarters. May 5, Camp Scott: Requisition for Blankets, Co. K May 5, York, PA, Camp Scott: Requisition for Co. B, 13 th Penna. May 5, York, PA, Camp Scott: Requisition for Clothing, Co. C., 13 th Penna. May 5, Camp Scott: To Quartermaster, 13 Regt. PA Vols. May 5, York, PA, Headquarters: Purviance to Brig. Gen.

12 May 5, Report of Co. H, 13 th Regiment May 6, Office of Commanding Officer Camp Scott: Letter from W. M. McLean McLean announces his arrival and his position as Chief of Subsistence Department. May 6, Division Headquarters, York: Maj. Gen. Keim to Brig. Gen. Keim orders to detail Private Joseph Schnell for special duty at Division Headquarters. May 6, Camp Scott, York, PA: Morning Report of the Surgeon of the Regiment 1 st Pennsylvania, Surg, Ludlow May 7, Camp Scott, York, PA: Morning Report of the Surgeon of the Regiment 1 st Pennsylvania, Surg, Ludlow May 7, Division Headquarters, York: Keim to Command General Orders #1 & Special Orders #17 informing the men that they are under the command of General Keim and introducing them to their duties and obligations May 7, Division Headquarters, York: Maj. Gen. Keim to Brig. Gen. Keim is requesting all regimental officers to meet with him for the purposes of determining what companies were uniformed. May 8, Camp Scott, York,, PA: Morning Report of the Surgeon of the Regiment 1 st Pennsylvania, Surg, Ludlow May 8, Requisition for Camp Equipage for 1 st Regiment, Penna. May 8, Telegram from R. L. Martin to Brig. Gen. May 9, Camp Scott, York, PA: Morning Report of the Surgeon of the Regiment 1 st Pennsylvania, Surg, Ludlow May 9, Division Headquarters, York: Special Orders #6 Special order listing what brigades would contain what regiments. May 9, Division Headquarters, York: Maj. Gen. Keim to Brig. Gen. Keim ordering that all private property is to be respected. May 9, Division Headquarters, York: Maj. Gen. Keim to Brig. Gen. Keim writes to inquiring what kind of clothing has been received. May 9, Philadelphia, Department of Military Clothing: Robert Martin to

13 May 9, Invoice of goods sent to Gen., York, PA May 10, Division Headquarters, York: Special Orders #7 Keim writing to inform the officers that the Secretary of War request that they change the term of service from three months to three years. May 10, Camp: Morning Report of the Surgeon of the Regiment 1 st Pennsylvania, Surg, Ludlow May 10, Camp Scott, York, PA: Morning Report of the Surgeon of the Regiment 13 th Pennsylvania, Surg. James Robinson May 10, Telegram from R. L. Martin to Brig. Gen. 1-6 Correspondence and Official Documents: May 11, 1861 May 15, 1861 May 11, Frankford Arsenal, PA: Headwell to Brig. Gen. May 11, Frankford Arsenal: Invoice of Military Stores May 11, Frankford Arsenal: Invoice of Ordinance Stores May 11, Camp Yohe, Melvale, MD: Morning Report of the Surgeon of the Regiment 1 st Pennsylvania, Surg, Ludlow May 11, Division Headquarters, York: Special Orders #8 Maj. Gen. Patterson requests that a number of enlisted men be sent to division headquarters for special service. May 11, Division Headquarters, York: Maj. Gen. Keim to Brig. Gen. Keim inquiring if the shoes sent to the camp have been inspected. May 11, 1860 [dated incorrectly] - Division Headquarters, York: Maj. Gen. Keim to Brig. Gen Keim sends a list of the expected clothing to. May 12, Division Headquarters, York: Special Orders No. #9 Special order from Keim instructing one company from the 16 th PA Infantry to report to Washington D.C. May 12, Camp Scott, York, PA: Morning Report of the Surgeon of the Regiment 1 st Pennsylvania, Surg, Ludlow May 13, Camp Yohe, Melvale, MD: Morning Report of the Surgeon of the Regiment

14 1 st Pennsylvania, Surg, Ludlow May 13, Telegram from W. W. McGuigan to No train, can t get on, be there tomorrow morning. May 13, Division Headquarters, York: Maj. Gen. Keim to Brig. Gen. Keim informs that all those who need to obtain a discharge must do so through him. May 13, Division Headquarters, York: Maj. Gen. Keim to Brig. Gen. Keim gives instructions regarding the particulars of Capt. Davis s march to Washington D.C. May 13, Maj. Gen. Keim to Brig. Gen. Keim details the amount and variety of clothing being shipped to the command. May 13, Division Headquarters, York: Maj. Gen. Keim to Brig. Gen. Keim details the contents of 77 boxes of clothing soon to arrive in camp and which he desires Gen. to take receipt of. May 13, Requisition of Capt. W. H. Davis, Doylestown Guards for Ordinance Stores May 14, Camp Yohe, Melvale, MD: Morning Report of the Surgeon of the Regiment 1 st Pennsylvania, Surg. Ludlow May 14, Division Headquarters, York: Maj. Gen Keim to Brig. Gen. Special Order #13, ordering the 1st Regiment to be ready to march at a moments notice. May 14, Division Headquarters, York: Maj. Gen. Keim to Brig. Gen. Special Order #12, ordering a grand parade of the division. May 14, Baltimore, MD: H. L. Cake to Brig. Gen. Cake writes to determine if Capt. Davis has left for Washington yet and if the McKnight Battery is at Camp Scott. May 14, Division Headquarters, York: Maj. Gen. Keim to Brig. Gen. Special Orders #11 ordering to detail Robert Ehrman to serve as an Orderly Sergeant at division headquarters. May 14, Camp Scott, Listing of Articles Received by Negley s Brigade May 14, No Location: From Brig. Gen.

15 May 14, Pennsylvania Rail Road Company Invoice May 15, Division Headquarters, York: Maj. Gen. Keim to Brig. Gen. Keim writes in regard to the amount of clothing shipped in on a May 11 th invoice. May 15, Division Headquarters, York: Maj. Gen. Keim to Brig. Gen. Keim desires to know how many men are in want of clothing and what kind. May 15, Division Headquarters, York: Maj. Gen. Keim to Brig. Gen. Keim reminds of the army regulations regarding discharges and states that they should no longer be issued on an informal basis. May 15, Camp Scott, York, PA: The 2 nd Regiment Penna Volunteers 1-7 Correspondence and Official Documents: May 16, May 20, 1861 May 16, Camp Scott: Lt. Col. Thomas Welsh to Brig. Gen. Lt. Col. Thomas Welsh of the 2 nd PA Volunteers writes to complaining of the poor sanitation in camp. May 16, Division Headquarters, York: Maj. Gen. Keim to Brig. Gen. Note from Keim informing that a Lt. Col. is coming to camp with the purpose of collecting some weapons. May 16, Reports of Articles Received by the First Regiment May 16, Clothing Accepted and Shipped to York, PA May 16, Camp Scott: To Brig. Gen. Two-thousand rounds of Rifle Musket ball cartridges May 17, Camp Yohe, Melvale, MD: Morning Report of the Surgeon of the Regiment 1 st Pennsylvania, Surg. Ludlow May 17, Division Headquarters, York: Maj. Gen. Keim to Brig. Gen. Keim expresses concern over the availability of rations and instructs to look into the matter. May 17, Division Headquarters, York: Maj. Gen. Keim to Brig. Gen. Keim reminds that the furnishing of supplies should be done successively according to unit number. May 17, Camp Scott, York, PA: Receipt for Percussion Caps for the 3 rd Regiment May 18, List of Articles Received by 13 th Regiment

16 May 18, Morning Report, 16 th Pennsylvania Regiment May 18, Camp Yohe, Melvale, MD: Morning Report of the Surgeon of the Regiment 1 st Pennsylvania, Surg. Ludlow May 18, Camp Scott: Capt. D. B. Morris to Brig. Gen. Capt. D. B. Morris of Company A, 13 th Pennsylvania Volunteers writes to regarding the theft of one of the company s rifles. May 18, York, PA: Receipt for Clothing from the 2 nd and 13 th Regiments May 18, Camp Scott, York, PA: Receipt for Supplies and Equipage May 18, York, PA: Receipt for Supplies and Equipage for the 3 rd Regiment May 18, No Location: Receipt for Goods for 13 th Regiment May 19, Morning Report, 16 th Pennsylvania Regiment May 19, Camp Yohe, Melvale, MD: Morning Report of the Surgeon of the Regiment 1 st Pennsylvania, Surg. Ludlow May 20, Morning Report, 16 th Pennsylvania Regiment May 20, Chambersburg: John Fisher to George Fisher * Geo. Fisher Have him arrested I will be there tomorrow John Fisher May 20, Camp Yohe, Melvale, MD: Morning Report of the Surgeon of the Regiment 1 st Pennsylvania, Surg, Ludlow May 20, York, PA: Receipt for Accoutrements 1-8 Correspondence and Official Documents: May 21, May 25, 1861 May 21, Morning Report, 16 th Pennsylvania Regiment May 21, Camp Yohe, Melvale, MD: Morning Report of the Surgeon of the Regiment 1 st Pennsylvania, Surg. Ludlow May 21, Headquarters, Camp Scott: Col. Minier to Brig. Gen. Minier reports the deficiencies in clothing existing in his brigade.

17 May 21, Division Headquarters, York: Maj. Gen. Keim to Brig. Gen. Keim writing in regard to the payment of a bill. May 21, Camp Scott: Receipt for Pants for the 16 th Regiment May 21, Camp Scott, York, PA: Receipt for Clothing and Caps for the 16 th Regiment May 21, Camp Scott: Receipt of Equipage for Col. Higgins for the 16 th Regiment May 21, Camp Scott, York, PA: Receipt for 253 Muskets for the 16 th and 2 nd Regiments May 22, Receipts of John Hays & Captain Dorsheimer for Ordinance Stores May 22, Morning Report, 16 th Pennsylvania Regiment May 23, Camp Scott, Headquarters: Articles Received by Brig. Gen. May 23, Morning Report, 16 th Pennsylvania Regiment May 23, Headquarters, Camp Scott: General Orders #11 by Brig. Gen. A rousing declaration written by to inspire his men in the 2 nd Brigade. May 24, Morning Report, 16 th Pennsylvania Regiment May 24, Headquarters, Camp Scott, York, PA: Sir (Copy 1) Unaddressed circular regarding the exposed condition of the Pennsylvania frontier. May 24, Headquarters, Camp Scott, York, PA: Sir (Copy 2) Unaddressed circular regarding the exposed condition of the Pennsylvania frontier. May 24, Headquarters, Camp Scott, York, PA: Sir (Copy 3) Unaddressed circular regarding the exposed condition of the Pennsylvania frontier. May 24, Headquarters, York: Keim to Keim orders to have his men prepare rations for four days and report back as soon as this is done. May 24, Division Headquarters, York: Maj. Gen. Keim to Brig. Gen. A farmer nearby the encamped army requests protection from General Keim due to the indiscretions of some of his men. The farmers crops have been damaged or taken and his daughters harassed by the soldiers. Keim instructs to investigate and punish any whom he finds guilty.

18 May 24, Headquarters, Twelfth Regiment, May 24 th Regiment, 1861 May 24, Headquarters Twelfth Regiment: Col. David Campbell to Brig. Gen. May 24, Headquarters Twelfth Regiment: Col. David Campbell to Brig. Gen. May 24, Headquarters Twelfth Regiment: Col. David Campbell to Brig. Gen. May 24, Headquarters Twelfth Regiment: Col. David Campbell to Brig. Gen. May 24, Headquarters, Camp Scott: E. O Brien to Brig. Gen. May 24, Philadelphia, PA, QM Department: Charles Thomas to Brig. Gen. May 24, Receipts for Ammunition from 12 th Regiment Penna. May 24, Invoice of Stores Delivered by Capt. W. R. Gibson May 24, Invoice of Stores Delivered by Capt. W. R. Gibson May 25, Pennsylvania Rail Road Company Invoice May 25, Camp Scott, Headquarters: Geo. Hannon to Brig. Gen. May 25, Morning Report, 16 th Pennsylvania Regiment May 25, Division Headquarters, York: Maj. Gen. Keim to Brig. Gen. Keim instructs to have the rations cooked previous to 5 o clock. May 25, Assistant Quartermaster General s Office, Philad.: Charles Thomas to May 25, York, PA: From James Ellen, 12 th Regiment Regarding Articles Received 1-9 Correspondence and Official Documents: May 26, May 31, 1861 May 26, Camp Scott, York, PA: Listing of Articles Received May 26, Morning Report, 16 th Pennsylvania Regiment May 26, No Location: Requisition, 1 st Regiment Penna.

19 May 27, Camp Scott, Headquarters: George Smith to Col. Jacob Higgins May 27, No Location: Receipt for Ammunition May 27, Receipt for 3,000 Minnie ball cartridges May 27, No Location: Receipt for pantaloons and 15,000 percussion caps. May 27, York, PA, Camp Scott: Muskets and Buck & Ball cartridges left at Camp Scott May 27, Morning Report, 16 th Pennsylvania Regiment May 27, Division Headquarters, York: Maj. Gen. Keim to Brig. Gen. Keim requests to send him a detailed report of the number of rounds of cartridges per man. May 27, Division Headquarters, York: Special Orders #22 Orders to proceed to Chambersburg with the 2 nd and 3 rd PA Regiments. May 27, HQ, 16 th P.V. Camp Scott: Col. Thomas Ziegle to Brig. Gen. Reports that there is not one round of cartridge in the 16 th P.V. May 27, Camp Scott: Col. Thomas A. Ziegle to Brig. Gen. Reports that all of the pantaloons received are defective in both material and construction. May 27, Camp Scott, York, PA: Listing and Account of Pants Unfit for Service May 27, York, PA: List of Articles Received by Brig. Gen. May 28, Division Headquarters, Philadelphia, PA: Special Orders #49 Orders the 6 th, 20 th, 21 st, 23 rd & 24 th PA Regiments to proceed to Chambersburg as soon as rail transportation can be obtained. May 28, Division Headquarters, Philadelphia, PA: Special Orders #49 (Copy 2) Copy of Special Order #49, ordering the 6 th, 20 th, 21 st, 23 rd & 24 th PA Regiments to proceed to Chambersburg as soon as rail transportation can be obtained for them. May 28, Telegram: Maj. Gen Keim to Brig. Gen. Keim informs that his tent, along with Stumbaugh s and Minier s will be sent to Chambersburg the next day and that they should not procure quarters in the town.

20 May 29, Telegram: B. A. Shaeffer to Brig. Gen. General Keim is ordered to Chambersburg in command & will leave this evening await his arrival. May 29, Telegram: W. H. Keim to Brig. Gen. I telegraphed your tents, Colonel Stumbaugh & Colonel Miniers regiments for all. May 29, Chambersburg, PA: Lt. Col. Thomas Welch to Brig. Gen. Welch suggests that in order to keep the men under control roll calls should be made at certain intervals throughout the day by experienced non-commissioned officers. May 31, Headquarters, Chambersburg: Col. Minier to Brig. Gen. An inventory of the deficiencies of clothing found in the 3 rd PA Regiment. May 31, Headquarters, Chambersburg: Col. John Ballier to Brig. Gen. Ballier informs that he has received his copy of Special Order #49 Box Correspondence and Official Documents: June 1, June 10, 1861 June, Return of 2 nd Regiment PA Vol. June 1, Division Headquarters, Chambersburg: Special Orders #26 Order notifying that he should take charge of Camp Chambers June 2, Division Headquarters, Chambersburg: Maj. Gen. Keim to Brig. Gen Keim notifies that six boxes of kettles and three boxes of pans are being sent to camp along with an order of tents. June 3, Camp Chambers, Chambersburg, PA: Henry David to Brig. Gen. David tenders his resignation to Brig. Gen. June 3, Chambersburg, PA: Special Orders #34 Special order from Gen. Patterson ordering the inspection of the men to make sure they are ready for service in the field. June 3, Quartermasters Department: James to Brig. Gen. June 4, Division Headquarters, Chambersburg, PA: Special Orders #36 Order from General Keim instructing to detach a regiment from his brigade and have them report to Brig. Gen. Williams

21 June 5, Brigade Headquarters, Camp Chambers: Unaddressed Report of the capture of a number of deserters by the brigade pickets. June 8, Division Headquarters, Chambersburg, PA: Special Orders #47 Order informing the command that leaves of absences by officers will not be permitted without the authorization of both the colonel of the regiment as well as the brigade commander. June 8, Division Headquarters, Chambersburg, PA: Special Order #13 Informs the various unit commissaries that a main depot has been established and must be used henceforth. June 9, Division Headquarters, Chambersburg, PA: Special Order #48 Outlines the various rules and regulations of the camp. June 10, Chambersburg, PA: Special Order #66 Outlines the command structure down to the regimental level. 2-2 Correspondence and Official Documents: June 11, 1861 June 20, 1861 June 11, Division Headquarters, Chambersburg: Special Order #56 & 66 Special orders and regulations directed at the officers of the regiment. June 11, Chambersburg, PA: Commanding General to Brig. Gen. The Commanding General writes wishing to express his disapprobation of the conduct of the men under s command for going into town. June 11, Division Headquarters, Chambersburg: Maj. Gen Keim to Brig. Gen. Keim desires to investigate and punish the men responsible for entering Chambersburg in a riotous and disgraceful manner. June 11, Chambersburg, PA: Special Order #68 Maj. Gen Patterson informs the command that Bvt. Maj. Gen. George Cadwalader will take command of the 1 st Division and Maj. Gen. William H. Keim will take command of the 2 nd. June 11, Division Headquarters, Chambersburg: Maj. Gen. Keim to Brig. Gen. Keim orders to arrest two companies of men who left camp without permission and are being riotous in Chambersburg. June 11, Division Headquarters, Chambersburg: Special Orders #55 Keim informing of the resignation of 1 st Lt. Christian Wyck.

22 June 11, Division Headquarters, Chambersburg: Maj. Gen. Keim to Keim orders Pvt. Ehrman to return to his company after service as an orderly at headquarters. June 11, Division Headquarters, Chambersburg: Special Orders #53 & Gen. Orders #26 Keim informs the command of rules and regulations regarding leaves of absence and furloughs. June 12, Headquarters, Chambersburg, PA: F. J. Porter to Brig. Gen.. Porter informing that the prevention of disturbances must be controlled by his individual exertions. June 12, Headquarters, Camp Chambers: Special Order #124 orders Col. Stumbaugh to form a court martial in his regiment for the trial of such offenders as may be brought before it. June 12, Division Headquarters, Chambersburg: Special Order #60 Maj. Gen. Keim informs the command of the proper makeup of a provost guard. June 13, Telegram from R. C. Hale to Brig. Gen. June 13, Telegram from William B. Sipes to Brig. Gen. June 13, Chambersburg, PA: Special Order #70 Orders indicating the movements of the army for Saturday morning. June 13, Division Headquarters, Chambersburg: Gen. Keim to Command Marching orders for men of the division. June 13, Division Headquarters, Chambersburg, PA: Special Orders #63 Orders for the movement of the command. June 13, Camp Chambers, Headquarters, 2 nd Regiment P.V. A number of men are brought up on charges due to leaving camp without authorization, one with an intent to commit larceny, the others acting in a riotous way in the town of Chambersburg. June 14, No Location: Special Order, F. J. Porter to Immediately gather your men sleep on their arms and be prepared to march without baggage towards Williamsport, By Order of General Patterson. June 15, Division Headquarters, Chambersburg: Special Order #69 Orders Brig. Gen. to place a strong guard at Hagerstown. June 16, Hagerstown, MD: F. J. Porter to Brig. Gen.

23 Porter instructs to be ready to have the command inspected by the Governor of Maryland. June 16, No Location: Crossman to Brig. Gen. Crossman instructs that Maj. Gen. Patterson wishes to have sentinels placed. June 16, Chambersburg, PA: S. G. Simmons to Brig. Gen. Regarding the mustering in of a regiment in s Brigade. June 17, Deputy [?] Gen. Office, Hagerstown: Col. Crossman to A letter from Col. Crossman informing of a complaint by a local man against the troops of s brigade. June 18, Headquarters, 1 st Division, Williamsport, MD: Capt. Thomas Neill to Orders Brig. Gen. to march his men back to the camp which they started from and then to report to headquarters as soon as this is accomplished. June 20, Hagerstown, MD: Special Orders #76 The 24 th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers is to be transferred to the 5 th Brigade. June 20, Division Headquarters, Hagerstown: Maj. Gen. Keim to Brig. Gen. The orderly of Gen. Keim had his musket stolen and now a search must be undertaken to locate it. June 20, Hagerstown, MD: F. J. Porter to Brig. Gen. F. J. Porter requests that a certain private from s command be sent to headquarters for a special duty. June 20, Division Headquarters, Hagerstown: Maj. Gen. Keim to Brig. Gen. Orders to turn over all the arms captured by him to the ordinance department. June 20, 1860[1] - Hagerstown, MD: F. J. Porter to Brig. Gen. Relating to lost ordinance stores of Col. Miner s regiment. 2-3 Correspondence and Official Documents: June 21, June 30, 1861 June 21, Hagerstown, MD: Maj. Gen. Patterson to Brig. Gen. Special Orders #78 instructing the 1 st Pennsylvania Volunteers to move as soon as possible and occupy Frederick, MD.

24 June 24, HQ, Department of PA, Hagerstown, MD: Circular, Patterson to Command Orders that each regiment will send to its respective brigade a return, made in the prescribed form. June 24, Division Headquarters, Hagerstown, MD: Special Orders #85 Orders that the regimental returns must be made and submitted by the following day. June 24, HQ, Department of PA, Hagerstown, MD: General Orders #28 General Orders #28 list a number of regulations all relating to the care and proper discharge of firearms. June 25, HQ, Department of PA, Hagerstown, MD: F. J. Porter to Brig. Gen. Orders to move at once down the Sharpsburg Road. June 25, HQ, Department of PA, Hagerstown, MD: F. J. Porter to Brig. Gen. Informs that the commanding General wishes to see him as soon as possible and also that his command should be ready to move once trains can be procured. June 28, Camp Spielman: Adj. J. Noon to Brig. Gen. Report of Adjutant Noon of the accidentally death of Cpl. John Berlin, 3 rd Regiment P. V. June 28, HQ, Department of PA, Hagerstown, MD: F. J. Porter to Brig. Gen. Reminds of the fact that none of the regimental returns from his command have been sent to Headquarters and must be immediately seen to. June 28, Division Headquarters, Camp Spielman: Special Orders #87 Keim instructs the men to use the utmost care in using their firearms and urges more reliance upon the bayonet. June 29, Headquarters, 1 st Brigade: T. Simpson to Brig. Gen. The General Commanding directs me to say you will not be required to hold your brigade in readiness to move tomorrow at 6. June 29, Division Headquarters, Camp Spielman: Maj. Gen. Keim to Brig. Gen Keim informing of the countersign and parole of the day. June 30, HQ, Department of PA, Hagerstown, MD: Circular, Patterson to Command

25 Informs the command that a reconnaissance in force will be made tomorrow towards the Virginia Shore in order to gauge the strength of the enemy. 2-4 Correspondence and Official Documents: July 1, July 10, 1861 July 1, HQ, Department of PA, Williamsport, MD,: Circular, Patterson to Command Order stating the order that commands will move across the Potomac River. July 2, HQ, Department of PA, Hainsville, VA: Circular, Patterson to Command Order informing the command that the units will begin movement the following day at 10 AM. July 3, Division Headquarters, Hainsville, VA: Maj. Gen. Keim to Brig. Gen. Maj. Gen. Keim informs that the march will resume on the following day and in the order listed in the letter. July 3, Division Headquarters, Chambersburg, PA: Special Orders #31 Informs the command that Patterson and Fitz John Porter will inspect s regiments the following day. July 5, Report of Picket Guard for Night of July 5, 1861, Lt. Col. John M. Powers Report for the Picket Guard for the night of July 5, 1861 by Lt. Col. John M. Powers, 3 rd Regiment P. V. July 6, Martinsburg, VA: Special Orders #90 F. J. Porter to Brig. Gen. Lieutenant Henry S. Buyeres 1 st Regiment Wisconsin Volunteers is assigned to duty as Depot Commissary at this place. By Order of Maj. Gen Patterson. July 6, Division Headquarters: Special Orders #95 The Brigade will furnish two companies for picket duty. They will be paroled in front of the Division Head Quarters precisely at 6 o clock PM prepared with one days rations. The pickets will not leave their positions until relieved. July 6, Division Headquarters, Camp Brown: Special Orders #90 Indicates what the countersigns and paroles will be for the next five days. July 8, Martinsburg, VA: Circular, Patterson to Command Be prepared with your command to move early tomorrow morning with, in Haversacks two days rations cooked, and three in wagons more if possible, Take beef on the hoof if you can omit no effort and report as early as possible your readiness. July 8, Division Headquarters, Camp Brown, Special Orders #96

26 Special order drawing attention to previous special order #90, Lt. Buyeres being appointed as commissary head. July 8, Headquarters, Department of PA, Martinsburg, VA: Special Orders #95 The 19 th and 28 th New York Regiments will be temporarily attached to General s brigade. July 8, Headquarters, Department of PA, Martinsburg, VA: Special Orders #91 The 1 st Pennsylvania will serve as garrison for the current post. July 8, Headquarters, Department of PA, Martinsburg, VA: Special Orders #93 Officers are instructed to reduce the number of tents to four common and one wall tent for each company and on wall tent to each officer. July 8, Division Headquarters, Camp Brown, Special Orders #98 Maj. Gen. Keim orders Col. Minier to duty at this depot and instructs him to report to Colonel Yohe. July 8, Headquarters Department of PA: Circular, Patterson to Command Informs the command that the troops will move tomorrow and in the assigned order. July 9, Division Headquarters, Camp Brown: Keim to Orders Surgeon Jackson of the 3 rd Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers to be detached and sent to division headquarters. July 9, Division Headquarters, Camp Brown: Keim to Informs what the brigade should do with those too sick to march July 10, Martinsburg: Patterson to Command Special Orders #96 informs the command the Maj. Gen. Sanford of New York will take command of the 3 rd division. July 10, Martinsburg, VA: Circular by order of Maj. Gen. Patterson Patterson orders that the men must dig sinks once they enter a new camp. 2-5 Correspondence and Official Documents: July 11, July 20, 1861 July 11, Martinsburg, VA: Circular, Patterson to Command Patterson demands an immediate examination and inspection of the readiness of his command. July 11, Headquarters, Dept. of PA: F. J. Porter to Brig. Gen. Instructs that if he should send out trains for forage h should accompany it with a strong infantry force.

27 July 11, Headquarters, Dept. of PA: Biddle to Brig. Gen. The Commanding General desires me to request you to call upon him and to bring with you the field officers of the 3 regiments. July 13, Division Headquarters, Camp Brown: Maj. Gen. Keim to Brig. Gen. Orders Capt. Suter to return as escort to the train along with company K. July 14, Headquarters, Department of PA: Circular, Patterson to Command Circular instructing the troops to hold themselves in readiness to move the next day. July 14, No Location: F. J. Porter to Brig. Gen. Orders to be prepared to move with his command at 5 am the following day. July 15, Division Headquarters, Camp Brown: Maj. Gen. Keim to Brig. Gen. Keim informs that Col. Abercrombie with the 6 th Brigade will take the advance of the column on the march. July 16, Division Headquarters, Bunker Hill, VA: General Orders #32 Orders to form a garrison court in order to try two individuals accused of committing offences. July 16, Division Headquarters, Bunker Hill, VA: Maj. Gen. Keim to Orders the second brigade to follow the wagon trains. July 16, Division Headquarters, Bunker Hill, VA: F. J. Porter to Brig. Gen. Be prepared to march with you command at daylight tomorrow. The order of march will be sent you this evening July 16, Division Headquarters, Bunker Hill, VA: Maj. Gen. Keim to Orders Keim to punish and drum out of the service Andrew Christ, who was condemned for stealing. July 16, Division Headquarters, Bunker Hill, VA: Maj. Gen. Keim to Gives orders for the changing of pickets. July 16, Division Headquarters, Bunker Hill, VA: Maj. Gen. Keim to Keim informs of the countersigns and paroles for the following five days. July 16, Headquarters, Bunker Hill, VA: Special Orders #165 Orders Capt. Housum [?] to head up a court martial.

28 July 18, HQ, Department of PA, Charlestown, VA: F. J. Porter to Brig. Gen. is to have his men cook two days rations and be prepared to move at any time. July 20, Harper s Ferry, VA: Record of Equipage Received 2-6 Quartermaster Reports: Undated No Date - Amount of Clothing Wanted for Comp. A, 13 th Regiment, Penn Vols. No Date - Requisition for Clothing, Camp Acquipage [sic] for Co. D, 13 th Penna. No Date - Quartermaster Record for Company E, 13 th Penna. No Date - Goods Return of 2nd Regiment No Date - Listing of Articles, Regiment Unknown No Date - Goods Issued to 16 th Regiment 2-7 Muster Rolls #1: Undated No Date - Hollidaysburg, Blair County, PA: Roll for the Juniata Rifles No Date - No Location: List of Field and Staff Officers of the 24 th Regiment No Date - No Location: Absent from Co. F. 31 PA Reg. No Date - No Location: Muster Rolls of Various Companies No Date - No Location: Return of Marion Rifles: Capt. Myers No Date - Volunteers for the 1 st Conn. Cavalry: E. G. Wilson No Date - No Location: Co. F, 2 nd Regiment No Date - No Location: 16 th Regiment Rolls No Date - Consolidate Return of Muster Rolls of 3 rd Regt. Col. F. P. Minier No Date - Muster Roll of Hollidaysburg Invincibles No Date - Roll, Johnstown Cadets