General Orders, No. 1 (Army of Tennessee)

December 27, 1863

General Joseph E. Johnston announced he was assuming command of the Army of Tennessee (CSA).

Joseph Johnston, General, CSA, CiviL War, NA

General Joseph E. Johnston. Image Source: National Archives.

GENERAL ORDERS,  No. 1.

DALTON, GA.,
December 27, 1863.

In obedience to the orders of His Excellency the President, the undersigned has the honor to assume command of the Army of Tennessee.

J. E. JOHNSTON,
General.

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  • Article Title General Orders, No. 1 (Army of Tennessee)
  • Date December 27, 1863
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  • Keywords Joseph E. Johnston, Army of Tennessee.
  • Website Name American History Central: The Encyclopedia of American History
  • Publisher American History Central
  • Producer R.Squared Communications, LLC
  • Date Published
  • Last Update January 8, 2025
  • Access Date October 9, 2026

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