Text of Message Assigning William J. Hardee to Command of the Department of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida

October 28, 1864

On October 28, 1864, CSA Secretary of War James Seddon announced the appointment of William J. Hardee (pictured here) as commander of the Department of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida.

William Hardee, General, CSA, Civil War, LOC

William J. Hardee. Image Source: Library of Congress.

SPECIAL ORDERS, No. 257

ADJT. AND JNSP. GENERALS OFFIC1~,
Richmond, October 28, 1864.

XII. Lieutenant-General Hardee is relieved from duty in the Army of Tennessee, and will assume command of the Department of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, to take effect from the time of his assuming command.

By command of the Secretary of War:

JOHN W. RIELY,
Assistant Adjutant- General.

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  • Article Title Text of Message Assigning William J. Hardee to Command of the Department of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida
  • Date October 28, 1864
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  • Keywords James Seddon, William J. Hardee
  • Website Name American History Central: The Encyclopedia of American History
  • Publisher American History Central
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  • Date Published
  • Last Update February 27, 2025
  • Access Date October 14, 2026

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