On May 16, 1864, the U.S War Department issued General Orders, No. 119, announcing that Major General Horatio G. Wright, U.S. Volunteers, was assigned to the command of 6th Army Corps.
On May 16, 1864, the U.S War Department issued General Orders, No. 119, announcing that Major General Horatio G. Wright, U.S. Volunteers, was assigned to the command of 6th Army Corps. [Wikimedia Commons]
General Orders, No. 199
War Department, Adjutant General’s Office
Washington, May 16, 1864
By direction of the President, Major General Horatio G. Wright, U.S. Volunteers, is assigned to the command of 6th Army Corps.
BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR:
E.D. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adjutant General.
