General Orders for Nauvoo Legion, 28 April 1842
General Orders for Nauvoo Legion, 28 April 1842
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[JS] and , General Orders, to , , Hancock Co., IL, 28 Apr. 1842; handwriting of ; two pages; Nauvoo Legion Records, CHL. Includes docket.
8th. At 3 o’clock, P.M., the Coho[r]ts will separate, and form the line of battle— the Brigadiers assume their respective commands, and <’s> make a command will not be make a descent upon that of — in order of sham battle.
9th. At half past 3 o’clock, P.M., the Cohorts will resume their position in the line of the ; and a sham battle will be fought between the Mounted Riflemen under the immediate command of Lieutenant General Smith, and the Invincibles under the immediate command of .
10th. At half past 4 o’clock, P.M., the forces will be dismissed for the day.
11th. Every officer, musician, and private, will be required to be at their respective posts, at the hours specified, throughout the day, under the most severe penalties of the law.
, Major-General. [1/4 page blank] [p. [2]]
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