Special Orders, No. - (Army of the Potomac (CSA) Text

July 21, 1861

On July 21, 1861, Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston issued an unnumbered special order approving Brigadier General P. G. T. Beauregard's plan of attack for the First Battle of Bull Run.

Joseph Johnston, General, CSA, CiviL War, NA

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

SPECIAL ORDERS, No. – .

HDQRS. ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
July 21, 1861 – 4.30 a. m.

The plan of attack given by Brigadier-General Beauregard in the above order is approved, and will be executed accordingly.

J. E. JOHNSTON,
General, C. S. Army

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  • Article Title Special Orders, No. - (Army of the Potomac (CSA) Text
  • Date July 21, 1861
  • Author
  • Keywords Joseph E. Johnston, P. G. T. Beauregard, First Battle of Bull Run
  • Website Name American History Central: The Encyclopedia of American History
  • Publisher American History Central
  • Producer R.Squared Communications, LLC
  • Date Published
  • Last Update January 9, 2025
  • Access Date October 14, 2026

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