KING'S TEXAS BRIGADE - GENERAL ORDERS
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SERIES 1861 / 2011
- G.O. No. 9 : Capt. Ed Benline's assignment to Brigade Ordnance Officer
- G.O. No. 8 : Capt. Kevin Mullins' assignment to Brigade AIG
- G.O. No. 7 : Maj. Robert J. Crisp's assignment to Brigade Adjutant
- G.O. No. 6 : Capt. David William Bowers's assignment to Brigade Forage-Master
- G.O. No. 5 : Capt. Robert J. Peck's reassignment to Brigade Commissary of Subsistence
- G.O. No. 4 : Capt. James W. Prichard's reassignment to Brigade Chief-of-Staff
- G.O. No. 3 : Capt. Michael D. Davison's assignment to Brigade Surgeon
- G.O. No. 2 : Capt. Philip T. McBride's assignment to Brigade Assistant Adjutant General
- G.O. No. 1 : Capts. James W. Prichard and Jon S. Butcher's Brigade duty reassignments
SERIES 1860 / 2010
SERIES 1861 / 12011
Headquarters
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, December 14, 1861
General Orders, }
No. 9. }
I. Captain Edward M. Benline, acting Ordnance Officer, this brigade, is formally announced to the duty and appointment of said office, Texas Brigade.
II. It is further announced that Capt. Benline is on the staff of the brigadier general commanding and he will be obeyed and respected according to the duty and rank.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, December 14, 1861
General Orders, }
No. 9. }
I. Captain Edward M. Benline, acting Ordnance Officer, this brigade, is formally announced to the duty and appointment of said office, Texas Brigade.
II. It is further announced that Capt. Benline is on the staff of the brigadier general commanding and he will be obeyed and respected according to the duty and rank.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
| G.O. No. 9 (Series 1861 / 2011) |
Headquarters
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, November 28, 1861
General Orders, }
No. 8. }
I. Captain Kevin Glenn Mullins, acting AIG is formally announced as Assistant Inspector General, and on the staff of the brigadier general commanding brigade.
II. He will be obeyed and respected according to the rank and duty
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, November 28, 1861
General Orders, }
No. 8. }
I. Captain Kevin Glenn Mullins, acting AIG is formally announced as Assistant Inspector General, and on the staff of the brigadier general commanding brigade.
II. He will be obeyed and respected according to the rank and duty
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
| G.O. No. 8 (Series 1861 / 2011) |
Headquarters
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, November 3, 1861
General Orders, }
No. 7. }
I. Major Robert Joseph Crisp, having returned to duty from a leave of absence granted in Special Orders No.4, dated April 21, ultimo, is hereby assigned to duty as Adjutant of the Texas Brigade.
II. It is further announced that Major Crisp is on the staff of the brigadier-general commanding brigade, and he will be obeyed and respected according to the rank and duty as adjutant.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, November 3, 1861
General Orders, }
No. 7. }
I. Major Robert Joseph Crisp, having returned to duty from a leave of absence granted in Special Orders No.4, dated April 21, ultimo, is hereby assigned to duty as Adjutant of the Texas Brigade.
II. It is further announced that Major Crisp is on the staff of the brigadier-general commanding brigade, and he will be obeyed and respected according to the rank and duty as adjutant.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
| G.O. No. 7 (Series 1861 / 2011) |
Headquarters
Texas Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, June 8, 1861
General Orders, }
No. 6. }
I. Captain David William Bowers, of Little Rock, Arkansas, having reported to these headquarters in obedience to instructions from the Trans-Mississippi Department Headquarters, is hereby assigned to duty as Forage-Master, Texas Brigade, Cleburne's Division.
II. It is further announced that Captain Bowers is on the staff of the commanding officer, and will be obeyed and respected according to the rank and duty.
III. Battalion adjutants will ensure that quartermaster sergeants prepare timely reports and requisitions for forage necessary for field and staff horses. Written requisitions will be made directly to Captain Bowers at brigade headquarters.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
Texas Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, June 8, 1861
General Orders, }
No. 6. }
I. Captain David William Bowers, of Little Rock, Arkansas, having reported to these headquarters in obedience to instructions from the Trans-Mississippi Department Headquarters, is hereby assigned to duty as Forage-Master, Texas Brigade, Cleburne's Division.
II. It is further announced that Captain Bowers is on the staff of the commanding officer, and will be obeyed and respected according to the rank and duty.
III. Battalion adjutants will ensure that quartermaster sergeants prepare timely reports and requisitions for forage necessary for field and staff horses. Written requisitions will be made directly to Captain Bowers at brigade headquarters.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
| G.O. No. 6 (Series 1861 / 2011) |
Headquarters
Texas Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, June 8, 1861
General Orders, }
No. 5. }
I. Capt. Robert J. Peck is relieved of the duty as Ordnance Officer and is assigned the duty of Commissary of Subsistence, this brigade.
II. He will remain on the staff of the brigadier-general commanding brigade and will be obeyed and respected accordingly.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
Texas Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, June 8, 1861
General Orders, }
No. 5. }
I. Capt. Robert J. Peck is relieved of the duty as Ordnance Officer and is assigned the duty of Commissary of Subsistence, this brigade.
II. He will remain on the staff of the brigadier-general commanding brigade and will be obeyed and respected accordingly.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
| G.O. No. 5 (Series 1861 / 2011) |
Headquarters
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, April 22, 1861
General Orders, }
No. 4. }
I. Captain James W. Prichard is relieved as Commissary of Subsistence and is immediately appointed as Chief-of-Staff to the commanding officer, Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Division.
II. He will be obeyed and respected according to the rank and duty.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, April 22, 1861
General Orders, }
No. 4. }
I. Captain James W. Prichard is relieved as Commissary of Subsistence and is immediately appointed as Chief-of-Staff to the commanding officer, Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Division.
II. He will be obeyed and respected according to the rank and duty.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
| G.O. No. 4 (Series 1861 / 2011) |
Headquarters
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, February 4, 1861
General Orders, }
No. 3. }
I. By the authority of the War Department, and upon suitable recommendations and qualifications of previous service, Captain Michael Dan Davison, of Galveston County, Texas, has been assigned to the Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Division.
II. It is further announced that Captain Davison is on the staff of the commanding officer, Second Brigade, and assigned the duty as Brigade Surgeon.
III. He will immediately repair to Headquarters and thoroughly and fully organize the medical department to the benefit of the volunteers of this brigade.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, February 4, 1861
General Orders, }
No. 3. }
I. By the authority of the War Department, and upon suitable recommendations and qualifications of previous service, Captain Michael Dan Davison, of Galveston County, Texas, has been assigned to the Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Division.
II. It is further announced that Captain Davison is on the staff of the commanding officer, Second Brigade, and assigned the duty as Brigade Surgeon.
III. He will immediately repair to Headquarters and thoroughly and fully organize the medical department to the benefit of the volunteers of this brigade.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
| G.O. No. 3 (Series 1861 / 2011) |
Headquarters
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, January 30, 1861
General Orders, }
No. 2. }
I. By the authority of the War Department, and upon suitable recommendations and qualifications of previous service, Captain Philip Todd McBride, of Caldwell County, Texas, has been assigned to the Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Division.
II. It is further announced that Captain McBride is on the staff of the commanding officer, Second Brigade, and assigned the duty as Assistant Adjutant General.
III. He will be obeyed and respected according to the rank and duty.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, January 30, 1861
General Orders, }
No. 2. }
I. By the authority of the War Department, and upon suitable recommendations and qualifications of previous service, Captain Philip Todd McBride, of Caldwell County, Texas, has been assigned to the Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Division.
II. It is further announced that Captain McBride is on the staff of the commanding officer, Second Brigade, and assigned the duty as Assistant Adjutant General.
III. He will be obeyed and respected according to the rank and duty.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
| G.O. No. 2 (Series 1861 / 2011) |
Headquarters
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, January 28, 1861
General Orders, }
No. 1. }
I. Capt. James W. Prichard is relieved of the duty as Assistant Inspector General and is assigned the duty of Commissary of Subsistence, this brigade.
II. Capt. Jon S. Butcher is relieved of the duty as Assistant Adjutant General and is assigned the duty of Assistant Inspector General, this brigade.
III. Both officers will remain on the staff of the brigadier-general commanding brigade and will be obeyed and respected accordingly.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, January 28, 1861
General Orders, }
No. 1. }
I. Capt. James W. Prichard is relieved of the duty as Assistant Inspector General and is assigned the duty of Commissary of Subsistence, this brigade.
II. Capt. Jon S. Butcher is relieved of the duty as Assistant Adjutant General and is assigned the duty of Assistant Inspector General, this brigade.
III. Both officers will remain on the staff of the brigadier-general commanding brigade and will be obeyed and respected accordingly.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
| G.O. No. 1 (Series 1861 / 2011) |
SERIES 1860/ 2010
Headquarters
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, December 16, 1860
General Orders, }
No. 3. }
I. By the authority of the War Department, and upon suitable recommendations and qualifications of previous service, Captain James Wesley Prichard, of Denton County, Texas, has been assigned to the Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Division.
II. It is further announced that Captain Prichard is on the staff of the commanding officer, Second Brigade, and assigned the duty as Assistant Inspector General.
III. He will be obeyed and respected according to the rank and duty.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, December 16, 1860
General Orders, }
No. 3. }
I. By the authority of the War Department, and upon suitable recommendations and qualifications of previous service, Captain James Wesley Prichard, of Denton County, Texas, has been assigned to the Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Division.
II. It is further announced that Captain Prichard is on the staff of the commanding officer, Second Brigade, and assigned the duty as Assistant Inspector General.
III. He will be obeyed and respected according to the rank and duty.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
| G.O. No. 3 (Series 1860 / 2010) |
Headquarters
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, December 8, 1860
General Orders, }
No. 2. }
I. In consideration of a long and meritorious service with the military forces in the several states of the Southwest, it is a distinct honor and privilege to announce the addition of Roger L. Johnson as Aide-de-Camp, to the staff of the commanding officer, this brigade.
II. By the authority of the War Department, and upon suitable recommendations and qualifications, he will carry the rank and pay grade of a colonel of infantry and will be obeyed and respected accordingly.
III. Furthermore, he is a confidential officer selected to assist in the difficult and delicate functions of military duties, is attached directly to the person of the general, and will receive orders only from him.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, December 8, 1860
General Orders, }
No. 2. }
I. In consideration of a long and meritorious service with the military forces in the several states of the Southwest, it is a distinct honor and privilege to announce the addition of Roger L. Johnson as Aide-de-Camp, to the staff of the commanding officer, this brigade.
II. By the authority of the War Department, and upon suitable recommendations and qualifications, he will carry the rank and pay grade of a colonel of infantry and will be obeyed and respected accordingly.
III. Furthermore, he is a confidential officer selected to assist in the difficult and delicate functions of military duties, is attached directly to the person of the general, and will receive orders only from him.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
| G.O. No. 2 (Series 1860 / 2010) |
Headquarters
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, November 25, 1860
General Orders, }
No. 1. }
I. In obedience to General Orders No. 1, dated September 23, ultimo, Office of the Commanding General, Cleburne’s Division, Navarre, Florida, the undersigned hereby assumes command of the 2nd Brigade, Cleburne’s Division and establishes headquarters at Galveston, Texas.
II. The following named officers are announced on the staff of the brigadier-general commanding, and will be obeyed and respected accordingly: Major R.J. Crisp, chief-of-staff; Capt. J.S. Butcher, AAG; Capt. F.B. Reedy, Provost Marshal; Capt. R.J. Peck, Ordnance Officer; Capt. J.D. Giuffre, Judge Advocate; First Lieutenant Jim Richards, Quartermaster.
III. Furthermore, being on the frontier, the command within this Military District under my authority is composed of combined arms of all branches, the mounted cavalry led by Brevet Lt. Colonel Edward W. Welch, remains subject to further orders from the major-general commanding division.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, November 25, 1860
General Orders, }
No. 1. }
I. In obedience to General Orders No. 1, dated September 23, ultimo, Office of the Commanding General, Cleburne’s Division, Navarre, Florida, the undersigned hereby assumes command of the 2nd Brigade, Cleburne’s Division and establishes headquarters at Galveston, Texas.
II. The following named officers are announced on the staff of the brigadier-general commanding, and will be obeyed and respected accordingly: Major R.J. Crisp, chief-of-staff; Capt. J.S. Butcher, AAG; Capt. F.B. Reedy, Provost Marshal; Capt. R.J. Peck, Ordnance Officer; Capt. J.D. Giuffre, Judge Advocate; First Lieutenant Jim Richards, Quartermaster.
III. Furthermore, being on the frontier, the command within this Military District under my authority is composed of combined arms of all branches, the mounted cavalry led by Brevet Lt. Colonel Edward W. Welch, remains subject to further orders from the major-general commanding division.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
| G.O. No. 1 (Series 1860 / 2010) |
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