WEST VIRGINIA
ADJUTANT GENERALS' PAPERS
Union Regiments
1861-1865
Ar382
4th West Virginia Infantry
Transcription
(Field and Staff, Companies A - K)
Box 12, Folder 3
Union Regiments
1861-1865
Ar382
4th West Virginia Infantry
Transcription
(Field and Staff, Companies A - K)
Box 12, Folder 3
Respectfully
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg Dist of Ka
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Lightburn
Head Qrs Gauley 25 Aug 1862
Col. Siber
Comdg Raleigh CH
Have you any captured rifles at your Post.
J. A. J. Lightburn
Col Comdg Dist
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Lightburn
Head Qrs Gauley Va Aug 25th 1862
Col. Siber
Comdg Raleigh
In a few days I will have the mail line so arranged that there will be no irregularities hereafter.
By order of J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg Dist
P B Stanbery
A.A.A.G.
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Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gauley Aug 25 1862
Col Jno. Hall
Pt. Pleasant
If you could so arrange it that what Cos you have of the 13 Could be sent to Charleston under the command of James R. or Capt Brown it would enable me to better secure my right flank by using all my Regt in that direction.
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg Dist of Ka
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Lightburn
No 11
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gawley Aug 25 1862
Capt Brown
Comdg Charlesto
When Lieut Col Russell arrives tell him to come to the Telegraph office the first thing he does.
J. A. J. Lightburn
Col Comdg
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Lightburn
No 10
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gawley Aug 25th 1862
Col Jno Hall
Pt Pleasant
from the best reports I get the rebels are advancing with a view to occupy the Ka Vally there should be more troops here the Report- now is that they intend to advance with Cavalry force upon our right flank which it is impossible for me to protect successfully. please tell me whether there is any probability of our getting any more troops.
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg Dist of Ka
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Lightburn
No 9
Head Quarters, Dist of the Ka
Gauley Va. Aug 25th/62
Col Siber
Com'dg at Raleigh C. H. Va
Sir-
Can you send another company of Infantry to Fayette C. H.? The guard duty there is very hard and more men are needed.
By order of
J. A. J. Lightburn
Col Com Dist of Ka
P. B. Stanbery
1st Lieut & A.A.A.G.
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Lightburn
No 8
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gawley Aug 25, 1862
Maj Curtis
Camp Summersville.
These men were on Middle creek last night the news was brought in by a Man from there who left at dark.
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg Dist
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Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gawley Aug 25
Maj Curtis Comdg
Those Rebels will go the Cranbery Road, will cross the Old Turnpike to night this information is from prisoners escaped from them.
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg Dist of Ka
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Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gawley Aug 25 1862
P. F. Beverly asst sgn 30 O. V. I.
Gallipolis
The 30 Regt O. V. I. is with Genl Cox on its way to Genl Popes Army.
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg Dist of Ka
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Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gawley Aug 25
Capt H. H. Boggess A. Q. M.
Charleston
Yes= Come prepared have this post turned over to you
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg Dist of Ka
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Lightburn
No 4
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gawley Aug 25th 1862
Capt Brown
Camp Charleston
I have ordered troops to intercept those men. Meanwhile the militia should be very active in that section
where is Capt King.
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg Dist of Ka
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Lightburn
No 5
By telegraph from Gawley Aug 25 1862
To Charleston
Lieut Col Russell
you will at once proceed to Chapmansville and fall back with those Cos to Big Coal and tak a Commanding position at that point. at the same time order those two Cos from Guyandotte to join you altthat point (at Big Col) do this with all possible haste. Keep your Cavalry moving in the direction of Chapmansville in order to keep you posted Report your arrival at Coal and what kind of a position you have.
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg
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Lightburn
By telegraph from Gawley Aug 25th 1862 to Gov Pierpoint
I think it very necessary that more troops should be sent at once. I am compelled to leave the Guyandott Valley unprotected.
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg Dist of Ka
22 G 196
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Lightburn
Capt. Brown
Comdg. Charleston
Be sure to send me by messenger tonight my copy of Gilham Tactics and Regulations
Gauley
Aug 26
J A J Lightburn
Col. Comdg.
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Lightburn
Head Quarters, Dist of Ka
Gauley Va. Aug 26/62
R. L. Stewart
Gallipolis, Ohio
I will send the 4th Va Regimental Band to Gallipolis on next Saturday as desired.
J. A. J. Lightburn
Col Com Dist of Ka
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Lightburn
No 2
Head Quarters, Dist of Ka
Gauley Va. Aug 26th/62
Col John Hall
All right, but use your influence to have the Head Quarters of the regiment at Charleston as soon as the companies are mustered into service. Enough of rifled By order of muskets are here to supply the entire regiment.
By order of
J. A. J. Lightburn
Col Com Dist of Ka
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Lightburn
No 6
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gauley 26 Aug 1862
Maj Curtis
Com Summersville
Have you any news from the Scouting Party sent out yesterday has the Party I sent from here reached Summersville yet.
By order of J A J Lightburn
Col Com
B D Boswell
Lieut & A A D C
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Lightburn
Head Quarters, Dist of Ka
Gauley Va. Aug 26th/62
Capt Wm R. Brown
Com'dg at Charleston
You will permit the band to go down to Gallipolis on next Friday to attend a war meeting.
By order of J. A. J. Lightburn
Col Com Dist of Ka
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Lightburn
Hd Qrs Gauley Aug 26 1862
Col. Siber
Comdg. Raleigh
I have here thirty Squrrel Rifles that you can have for those men, as you wished. As yet I have heard nothing since from those men.
J. A. J. Lightburn
Col.Comdg. Dist.
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Lightburn
Head Quarters, Dist of the Ka
Gauley Va. Aug 26/62
Col John Hall
Pt Pleasant, Va
I will consult Capt C. W. Moulton A. Q. M. at Gallipolis I can furnish the clothing on the requisition of a commissioned officer.
J. A. J. Lightburn
Col Com Dist of Ka
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Lightburn
No 1
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gauley 26 Aug 1862
Col Toland
Comdg 34th O. V. I. Raleigh
Six Recruits for your Regt Reported here tonight. will start for Raleigh in the morning
.
by order of
J A J Lightburn
Col Com
B D Boswell
Lieut & A A D C
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Lightburn
Head Quarters, Dist of the Ka
Gauley Va, Aug 26th /62
Dr Bell
Surgeon in Charge
Gen'l Hospital, Gallipolis, Ohio
Sir
The charges against Hospital Steward Drexel were forwarded to Gen Cox, but have not been forthcoming. Drexel's conduct, since he came to Charleston, has been most praiseworthy. Would it not be better to reprimand him, and have him released, and sent back for duty?
By order of
J. A. J. Lightburn
Col Com Dist of Ka
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Lightburn
No 4
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gauley Aug 26 1862
Col S A Gilbert
Comdg Post Ewing
Dear Col.
Your dispatches received I will comply with your wishes in respect to furloughs in future and will endeavor to have the surgeons of Genl hospitals give you the Military history of your men. a great many furloughs were granted upon surgeons certificate by Commandants of Posts who when their furlough expired failed to return, and are yet absent. I am utterly opposed to this furlough business and will grant no more unless approved by the Commandant of Regts. except in extreme cases of necessity. I shall forward the Communication as you desired.
Respectfully your
obt servt
J A J Lightburn
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Lightburn
Copy of letter to Col. Gilbert
Head Quarters, Dist of Ka
Gauley Va, Aug 26/62
Capt C .W. Moulton
A. Q. M.
Gallipolis, Ohio
Since I telegraphed you before, have learned that it is not positively understood whether the troops will come to Charleston. Will inform you in time.
By order of
J. A. J. Lightburn
Col Com Dist of Ka
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Lightburn
No 5
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gauley Aug 27
Capt Goodspeed
Comdg Camp Piatt
arrest Barney Curtis Teamster in Ed Hunt's team and send him here under Guard. Telegraph me whether you find him.
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg Dist of Ka
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J. A. J. Lightburn
Re Barney Hunt
Adjt H W Brazee
9th Va
When did Col Sherman go home. Do you know any thing of the acceptance of my resignation. Col Crook told me it had arrived. - J. C. Wheeler
Hd. Qrs Gauley Aug 27 1862
Col. Gilbert
Col. Comdg. Post Ewing
To What Regiment do 2nd Lieuts Herbert Steyer & T. B. Douglass belong
J. A. J. Lightburn
Col.. Comdg
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J. A. J. Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gauley Aug 27
Capt W. D. Hall
Camp Sutton
Those Rebels are making for Greenbrier Co. Crossing at Carnifex ferry. This is the report we have. I have a party after them but have not heard yet what they have done.
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg Dist of Ka
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J.A.J. Lightburn
To Capt W. D. Hall
Head Quarters Dis of Ka
Gauley 27 Aug 1862
Capt Moritz
Com Post C Fayett
I wrot by Capt Gregg who will reach you today giving you directions about the Prisoners. Capt Greg will assist you in investigating the case.
by order of
J. A. J. Lightburn
Col Com
B. D. Boswell
Lieut & A. A. D. C.
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J. A. J. Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gauley Aug 27 1862
Col Gilbert
Comd Post Ewing
Mr. Steel has started for Dixie it is thought he has letters with him which was not presented for examination. Search him if you find any send him back.
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg Dist of Ka
operator get this
through immediately
if possible
J A J Lightburn
Col Comd
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J. A. J. Lightburn
Ewing M. Steele
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gawley Aug 27
Maj R. L. Curtis
Camp Summerville
Yes arrest that secessionist immediately. if you can get two of them it will not be amiss and inform them they shall be treated as Barter is treated.
By order of
J A J Lightburn
Col Com Dist of Ka
P. B. Stanbery
Lieut & A. A. A. Q.
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J. A. J. Lightburn
Arrest of secessionist
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gauley Aug 27
A Campbell
Charleston
Bailey and Turner can go to Pt Pleasant. You must send them, they cannot go on furlough.
J A J Lightburn
Col Com Dist of Ka
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J. A. J Lightburn
to A. Campbell
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gawley Aug 27
G. K. Ackley
Surgeon 4th Va Vol Infy
You will Report to Lieut Col Russell for instructions all well here.
J A J Lightburn
Col Comg Dist of Ka
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J. A. J. Lightburn
G. K. Ackley
Head Quarters Dist Ka
Gauley 27 Aug 1862
Capt Moritz
Com Post Fayette
This afternoon a Negro was arrested, in charge of an ox team loaded with Salt & Bacon. he said he belonged to a M Dempsey who lived this side Fayette. Negro escaped. If Dempsey proves himself a Loyal man he can send and get his team. Enquire about him immediately.
By order of
J A J Lightburn
Col Com
B D Boswell
Lieut & A.A.D.C.
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J. A. J. Lightburn
Negro & Team
Head Quarters Dist. of Kan
Gauley Aug 27th 1862
Capt. A. Vance
Provost Marshal Charleston
You will notify all Steamboats running on the Kanawha that they are hereby ordered not to bring the "Cincinnati Enquirer" into the Kanawha Valley.
By order of J. A. J. Lightburn
Col Comdg Dist of Kan
P. B. Stanbery
1stLt & A. A. A. G.
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J. A. J. Lightburn
Head Quarters Gauley Aug 28/62
Mr. Elliot
A. Q. M. Office Charleston Va
Six setts Artillery Harness are to be turned over to Lieut Stevens A. Q. M. for Holstein for the gun at Charleston the balance will be sent here to Lieut Young ordnance officer.
By order of J. A. J. Lightburn
Col Comdg
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J. A. J. Lightburn
Artillery
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gauley Aug 28 1862
Col E Siber
Camp Raleigh
Your communication asking for a court of enquiry is received. you will see by the 92nd article of war that the accused only can demand a court of enquiry. The wife of this chaplain is not known in the army and therefore we have no authority to convene a court in the case.
J. A. J. Lightburn
Col Comdg Dist of Ka
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J. A. J. Lightburn
Court of Enquiry
Hd Qrs Gauley Aug 28/62
Capt .Moritz
Comdg Fayette C. H.
You will detain the prisoners until the evidence against them is forwarded to me.
By order of J A J Lightburn
Col. Comdg. Dist. Kan.
P. B. Stanbery
A. A. A. G.
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J. A. J. Lightburn
Prisoners
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gauley Aug 28
Capt J L Vance
Camp Piatt
The order required will be sent per messenger, will be down this evening.
J. A. J. Lightburn
Col Com Dist of Ka
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J. A. J. Lightburn
To Capt J. L. Vance
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gauley Aug 28 1862
Lieut Col Blessing
Comdg 37 Ohio V. I.
Your letter relating to funds for the Q. M. of your Regt has been refered to Col R. E. Clary Chief Q. M.
J. A J Lightburn
Col Com Dist of Ka
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J. A. J. Lightburn
To Lt Col Blessing
re funds
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gauley Aug 28 1862
Dr S. W. Hall
Weston
C. L. Lightburn volunteered with the agreement that he could go into any any Regt he wished. He is here and going in my Regt. I suppose it will be all right. Answer
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg Dist of Ka
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J. A. J. Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist. of Kan.
Gauley Aug. 29 1862
Lt. Col. James R. Hall
Comd Pt. Pleasant Va
You will not permit citizens of Virginia, subject to military duty to pass through your lines on their way to Ohio, or elsewhere, until Virginia's quota is filled.
By order of J. A. J. Lightburn
Col. Comdg. Dist Kan
P. B. Stanbery
1st Lt & A. A. A. G.
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J. A. J. Lightburn
Head Quarters, Dist of the Ka
Gauley Va Aug 29th 1862
Capt Wm R. Brown
Com'dg at Charleston
Sir
You will not permit citizens of Virginia subject to military duty to pass through your lines on their way to Ohio, or elsewhere, until Virginia's quota is filled.
By order of
J. A. J. Lightburn
Col Com Dist of Ka
P. B. Stanbery
1st Lieut & A. A. A. G.
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J. A. J. Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gauley Aug 29 1862
Maj Curtis
Commanding Summersville
I have ordered one co of cav- to your assistance. You will be sure to keep Videttes out at least one mile from town on each road leading into town and Infy pickits at the outskirts. Keep yourself from being surprised and you can whip them by occupying the buildings.
J. A. J. Lightburn
Col Com Dist of Ka
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Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist Ka
Gauley 29th Aug 62
Lieut Col Hall. Pt Pleasant
Lt Col Hogg gives security that he will return before drafting commences. Give him a pass.
by order of
J A J Lightburn
Col Com
B. D. Boswell
Lieut & A.A D C
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Lightburn
re Col Hogg
Hd Qrs Gauley Aug 29 1862
Capt Brown
Comdg. Charleston
Lt. Col. Jas. R. Hall telegraphes that he wishes Sergeant Snowden to assist him in drilling his Companies at Pt. Pleasant. If you can spare him please send him down.
By order of J. A. J. Lightburn Comdg
Stanbery A.A.A.G.
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Lightburn
Hd. Qrs. Gauley August 29 1862
Capt. Brown
Comdg. Charleston
Lieut. Young can muster his Company at Coals Mouth for Pay- but no one except a Regular Mustering Officer can muster a Company into the service of U. S.
By order of J. A. J. Lightburn Comdg
Stanbery A. A. A. G.
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Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gauley Aug 30 1862
Col Jno Hall
Pt Pleasant
I did not intend my orders to apply to the citizens of your town but merely to those young men from the country who were going to Ohio to dodge the draft. I do not consider it necessary to adopt the pass system, except with such persons as he may think is running away.
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg Dist of Ka
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J. A. J. Lightburn
re passes
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gauley 30 Aug 1862
Alex Campbell Charleston
Send me a copy of the order.
by order of J A J Lightburn
Col Com
B.D. Boswell Lieut & A.A.D.C.
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J. A.J. Lightburn
re Order
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gauley Aug 30 1862
Col Russell
Send Co A's Camp and Garrison Equipage with them Capt Boggess will furnish teams to haul it to Camp Piatt where your own teams can take it. Co G will also take their Camp & Garrison Equipage with them.
By order of
J A J Lightburn
Col Commanding Dist of Ka
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J. A. J. Lightburn
to Col Russell
re transportation
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gauley Aug 30 1862
Col Jno Hall
Pt Pleasant
I have no authority to order the press system adopted. I think the Gov should be consulted.
Respectfully,
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg Dist of Ka
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J. A. J. Lightburn
Re Press System
Head Quarters Dist Ka
Gauley 30 Aug 1862
Capt H. H. Boggs
A. Q. M. Charleston
You will furnish Teams to transport the camp & garrison equipage of Co A 4th Va to Camp Piatt. Arrange it that your teams can be ready as soon as the Co is.
By order of
J A J Lightburn
Col Com
B D Boswell
Lieut & A A D C
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J. A. J. Lightburn
To Capt. H. H. Boggs
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gauley Aug 30 1862
Capt Good speed
Camp Piatt
Inform Col Russell or Capt Vance not to leave Camp Piatt with the two companies B & A until further orders.
J. A. J. Lightburn
Col Comdg Dist of Ka
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J. A. J. Lightburn
To Capt. Goodspeed
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gauley Aug 31 1862
Maj R. L. Curtis
Comg Summersville
I have no men here to man artillery and you could not use it to advantage without keep Videttes in the direction of Lewis burg to keep you posted as to the force that may approach from that direction also keep a watch on Sutton road.
J. A. J. Lightburn
Col Comdg Dist of Ka
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Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gauley Aug 31st 1862
Genl H. J. Samuels
Adjt Genl of Va
Reliable report say Loring at Lewisburg with 10,000 troop destined for Ka Valley. I should have more troop but will concentrate what I have and fight them to the bitter end.
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg Dist of Ka
32 GD A + 27 GPD 1.76 +105=2.81
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Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gauley Aug 31 1862
Lieut Col Russell
Charleston
Mr. Gillisson has a Negro arrested at Winfield. I understand his owner wishes him released if he does order his release unconditional and at once. Show Mr. Gillisson this dispatch.
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg
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Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gauley Aug 31 1862
Genl H. J. Samuels
Adjt Genl of Va
What has been done with those appointments for 4 Va. Vol Infy Please answer.
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg
14 G D H & 137 P D
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Lightburn 4 Inft
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gauley Aug 31 1862
Dr M McEwen
Genl Hospital
Charleston
It probably would be best to consult Genl Wright upon the subject.
J. A.J. Lightburn
Col Comdg Dist of Ka
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Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gauley, Aug 31 1862
Lieut Col Shepard
Charleston
It will not be necessary for you to have Reeves. You can keep Hazelton you will not be long there.
J AJ Lightburn
Col Comdg
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Lightburn
Head Quarters Dist of Ka
Gauley Aug 31 1862
Col Wm. H. H. Russell
Comdg 4th Va Vol Infy
Charleston
You will at once notify Capt Dayton at Coal River and Capt Goodspeed at Camp Piatt to hold themselves in readiness to march at a moments warning also hold yourself in readiness to take Command. You will direct Lieut J. V. Stevens who will report to you as soon as relieved as post Commissary to see that the transportation is in shape for marching. I start 3 of these teams back in morning.
By order of
J A J Lightburn
Col Comdg Dist of Ka
P. B. Stanbery AAAG
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Lightburn