KING'S TEXAS BRIGADE - SPECIAL ORDERS
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SERIES 1862 / 2012
SERIES 1861 / 2011
- S.O. No. 14 : Capt. Keenan Williams and his command assigned to 4th Battalion, 2nd (Texas) Brigade
- S.O. No. 13 : Toren Blanco's promotion to Lt. Col. and assignment to command and form 4th Battalion, 2nd (Texas) Brigade
- S.O. No. 12 : Capt. Philip T. McBride relieved of duty
- S.O. No. 11 : Capt. James W. Prichard promoted to lieutenant colonel of the 2nd (Texas) Brigade
- S.O. No. 10 : Sergt. Jeffrey L. Thompson and command transfered to 2nd Battalion, 2nd (Texas) Brigade
- S.O. No. 9 : Lt. George M. Bringhurst and command transfered to 2nd Battalion, 2nd (Texas) Brigade
- S.O. No. 8 : B. Wayne Hayes promoted to sergeant and assigned as color bearer of the 2nd (Texas) Brigade
- S.O. No. 7 : Lt. James E. Richards promoted to captain
- S.O. No. 6 : Capt. Jon S. Butcher relieved of duty and granted an extended leave of absence
- S.O. No. 5 : Richard H. Holloway's assignment to command and form 3rd Battalion, 2nd (Texas) Brigade
- S.O. No. 4 : Maj. Robert J. Crisp relieved of duty and granted an extended leave of absence
- S.O. No. 3 : Sergt. Fred L. Anthamatten's assignment to sergeant-major of the 2nd (Texas) Brigade
- S.O. No. 2 : Fred A. Yokubaitis's assignment to command and form 2nd Battalion, 2nd (Texas) Brigade
- S.O. No. 1 : Nicholas A. Medich's assignment to command and form 1st Battalion, 2nd (Texas) Brigade
SERIES 1861 / 2012
Headquarters
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, February 15, 1862
Special Orders, }
No. 1 }
I. Captain Jeffrey William Hunt, commanding the Texas Militia Company, Tom Green Rifles of Travis County Texas, is hereby notified that Governor Edward Clark has affirmed; the said company is among those accepted, which have volunteered for service in the Confederate Army.
II. The company is assigned to the 2nd Battalion, Texas Brigade; Capt. Hunt is hereby ordered to report with his command to Colonel Fredrick A. Yokubaitis at Camp Mabry, Texas on or before February 18, instant.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, February 15, 1862
Special Orders, }
No. 1 }
I. Captain Jeffrey William Hunt, commanding the Texas Militia Company, Tom Green Rifles of Travis County Texas, is hereby notified that Governor Edward Clark has affirmed; the said company is among those accepted, which have volunteered for service in the Confederate Army.
II. The company is assigned to the 2nd Battalion, Texas Brigade; Capt. Hunt is hereby ordered to report with his command to Colonel Fredrick A. Yokubaitis at Camp Mabry, Texas on or before February 18, instant.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
| S.O. No. 1 (Series 1862 / 2012) |
SERIES 1861 / 2011
Headquarters
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, December 26, 1861
Special Orders, }
No. 14. }
I. Captain Keenan Charles Williams, commanding the Champagnolle Guards of Union County, Arkansas, is hereby ordered to report with his command to Washington, Arkansas on or before February 18, 1862
II. The company haven been mustered and sworn into Confederate service at White Sulphur Springs, Arkansas on October 8, ultimo, is assigned to the Second Battalion, Arkansas Volunteers, comprising the 4th Battalion, Texas Brigade.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, December 26, 1861
Special Orders, }
No. 14. }
I. Captain Keenan Charles Williams, commanding the Champagnolle Guards of Union County, Arkansas, is hereby ordered to report with his command to Washington, Arkansas on or before February 18, 1862
II. The company haven been mustered and sworn into Confederate service at White Sulphur Springs, Arkansas on October 8, ultimo, is assigned to the Second Battalion, Arkansas Volunteers, comprising the 4th Battalion, Texas Brigade.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
| S.O. No. 14 (Series 1861 / 2011) |
Headquarters
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, December 16, 1861
Special Orders, }
No.13. }
I. Pursuant to an effort to raise troops to form an Arkansas Infantry Battalion, all companies of Arkansas infantry, volunteering for Confederate service, are hereby ordered to report to Washington, Arkansas on February 18, 1862 to be formed into an infantry battalion to be commanded by Toren V. Blanco.
II. Upon suitable recommendations and impressive credentials of previous service and by the authority of the War Department, Toren Vincent Blanco, has been appointed Lt.-Colonel to rank from October 8, ultimo. He is further announced as commander of the' Second Battalion, Arkansas Volunteers, comprising the 4th Battalion, Texas Brigade.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, December 16, 1861
Special Orders, }
No.13. }
I. Pursuant to an effort to raise troops to form an Arkansas Infantry Battalion, all companies of Arkansas infantry, volunteering for Confederate service, are hereby ordered to report to Washington, Arkansas on February 18, 1862 to be formed into an infantry battalion to be commanded by Toren V. Blanco.
II. Upon suitable recommendations and impressive credentials of previous service and by the authority of the War Department, Toren Vincent Blanco, has been appointed Lt.-Colonel to rank from October 8, ultimo. He is further announced as commander of the' Second Battalion, Arkansas Volunteers, comprising the 4th Battalion, Texas Brigade.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
| S.O. No. 13 (Series 1861 / 2011) |
Headquarters
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, October 30, 1861
Special Orders, }
No. 12. }
I. Headquarters acknowledges receipt of the resignation of Captain Philip T. McBride who is relieved of duty as Adjutant of the Texas Brigade.
II. Furthermore, the brigadier-general commanding wishes to thank Captain McBride for his dedication and service to the Texas Brigade as an able staff officer.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, October 30, 1861
Special Orders, }
No. 12. }
I. Headquarters acknowledges receipt of the resignation of Captain Philip T. McBride who is relieved of duty as Adjutant of the Texas Brigade.
II. Furthermore, the brigadier-general commanding wishes to thank Captain McBride for his dedication and service to the Texas Brigade as an able staff officer.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
| S.O. No. 12 (Series 1861 / 2011) |
Headquarters
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, October 23, 1861
Special Orders, }
No. 11. }
I. Captain James Wesley Prichard is hereby recognized for outstanding service in the organization of the Texas Brigade and for his assistance on the field with the Texas Brigade in the recent engagement at Wilson's Creek, Missouri.
II. Furthermore, by the authority of the War Department, Capt. Prichard is promoted to Lt. Colonel, to rank from August 10, 186l. He will continue on the staff and as Chief-of-Staff to the general, commanding brigade.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, October 23, 1861
Special Orders, }
No. 11. }
I. Captain James Wesley Prichard is hereby recognized for outstanding service in the organization of the Texas Brigade and for his assistance on the field with the Texas Brigade in the recent engagement at Wilson's Creek, Missouri.
II. Furthermore, by the authority of the War Department, Capt. Prichard is promoted to Lt. Colonel, to rank from August 10, 186l. He will continue on the staff and as Chief-of-Staff to the general, commanding brigade.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
| S.O. No. 11 (Series 1861 / 2011) |
Headquarters
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, September 2, 1861
Special Orders, }
No. 10. }
I. Sergeant Jeffrey L. Thompson, commanding the Texas Militia Company, Lone Star Rifles of Galveston County, Texas, is hereby notified that Governor Edward Clark has affirmed; the said company is among those accepted, which have volunteered for 'service in the Confederate Army.
II. The company is assigned to the 2nd Battalion, Texas Brigade; Sergeant Thompson will report with his command at once to Colonel Fredrick A. Yokubaitis, commanding said battalion, presently headquartered in Houston, Texas.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, September 2, 1861
Special Orders, }
No. 10. }
I. Sergeant Jeffrey L. Thompson, commanding the Texas Militia Company, Lone Star Rifles of Galveston County, Texas, is hereby notified that Governor Edward Clark has affirmed; the said company is among those accepted, which have volunteered for 'service in the Confederate Army.
II. The company is assigned to the 2nd Battalion, Texas Brigade; Sergeant Thompson will report with his command at once to Colonel Fredrick A. Yokubaitis, commanding said battalion, presently headquartered in Houston, Texas.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
| S.O. No. 10 (Series 1861 / 2011) |
Headquarters
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, September 2, 1861
Special Orders, }
No. 9. }
I. Lieutenant George M. Bringhurst, commanding the Texas Militia Company, Palmer Guards of Harris County, Texas, is hereby notified that Governor Edward Clark has affirmed; the said company is among those accepted, which have volunteered for service in the Confederate Army.
II. The company is assigned to the 2nd Battalion, Texas Brigade; Lieut. Bringhurst will report with his command at once to Colonel Fredrick A. Yokubaitis, commanding said. battalion, presently headquartered in Houston, Texas.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, September 2, 1861
Special Orders, }
No. 9. }
I. Lieutenant George M. Bringhurst, commanding the Texas Militia Company, Palmer Guards of Harris County, Texas, is hereby notified that Governor Edward Clark has affirmed; the said company is among those accepted, which have volunteered for service in the Confederate Army.
II. The company is assigned to the 2nd Battalion, Texas Brigade; Lieut. Bringhurst will report with his command at once to Colonel Fredrick A. Yokubaitis, commanding said. battalion, presently headquartered in Houston, Texas.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
| S.O. No. 9 (Series 1861 / 2011) |
Headquarters
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, June 27, 1861
Special Orders, }
No. 8. }
I. Volunteer B. Wayne Hayes, of Parker County, Texas, having previously served the State of Texas as a mounted trooper, is hereby ordered to report to Texas Brigade Headquarters.
II. Furthermore, he is promoted to the rank of Sergeant, and properly mounted, is assigned the duty as color bearer of the general, commanding brigade.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, June 27, 1861
Special Orders, }
No. 8. }
I. Volunteer B. Wayne Hayes, of Parker County, Texas, having previously served the State of Texas as a mounted trooper, is hereby ordered to report to Texas Brigade Headquarters.
II. Furthermore, he is promoted to the rank of Sergeant, and properly mounted, is assigned the duty as color bearer of the general, commanding brigade.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
| S.O. No. 8 (Series 1861 / 2011) |
Headquarters
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, June 17, 1861
Special Orders, }
No. 7. }
I. In consideration of a long and meritorious service to the Texas Brigade, it is announced that 1st Lieutenant James Eugene Richards has been promoted to Captain, to rank from May 15, ultimo.
II. He will continue the high quality of work as discharged in the past and seek out the personnel and clerks necessary to the continued expansion of the Quartermaster Department He will use precise care to obtain the needed staff without reducing the number of muskets on the line.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, June 17, 1861
Special Orders, }
No. 7. }
I. In consideration of a long and meritorious service to the Texas Brigade, it is announced that 1st Lieutenant James Eugene Richards has been promoted to Captain, to rank from May 15, ultimo.
II. He will continue the high quality of work as discharged in the past and seek out the personnel and clerks necessary to the continued expansion of the Quartermaster Department He will use precise care to obtain the needed staff without reducing the number of muskets on the line.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
| S.O. No. 7 (Series 1861 / 2011) |
Headquarters
Texas Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, June 6, 1861
Special Orders, }
No. 6. }
I. Capt. Jon S. Butcher is hereby relieved of duty as Assistant Inspector General, Texas Brigade, Cleburne’s Division.
II. Furthermore, he is granted an extended leave of absence to repair to his place of residence for convalesce. He will return to duty at Brigade Headquarters as soon as his condition permits.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
Texas Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, June 6, 1861
Special Orders, }
No. 6. }
I. Capt. Jon S. Butcher is hereby relieved of duty as Assistant Inspector General, Texas Brigade, Cleburne’s Division.
II. Furthermore, he is granted an extended leave of absence to repair to his place of residence for convalesce. He will return to duty at Brigade Headquarters as soon as his condition permits.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
| S.O. No. 6 (Series 1861 / 2011) |
Headquarters
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, May 16, 1861
Specia l Orders, }
No. 5. }
I. In further response to General Orders, No. 1, dated September 23, 1860, Headquarters Cleburne’s Division, Navarre Florida, all companies of Enrolled Louisiana Militia volunteering for Confederate service will report to Alexandria, Louisiana to be formed into an infantry battalion to be commanded by R.H. Holloway.
II. Upon splendid recommendations and qualifications and by the authority of the War Department, Richard Hunter Holloway has been appointed Colonel, to rank from April 26, ultimo. He is further announced as commander of the 3rd Battalion, this brigade.
III. He will have such troops mustered and sworn into Confederate service and trained as infantry accordingly, and will continue the effort to recruit and train volunteers, reporting the particulars and details to these headquarters.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, May 16, 1861
Specia l Orders, }
No. 5. }
I. In further response to General Orders, No. 1, dated September 23, 1860, Headquarters Cleburne’s Division, Navarre Florida, all companies of Enrolled Louisiana Militia volunteering for Confederate service will report to Alexandria, Louisiana to be formed into an infantry battalion to be commanded by R.H. Holloway.
II. Upon splendid recommendations and qualifications and by the authority of the War Department, Richard Hunter Holloway has been appointed Colonel, to rank from April 26, ultimo. He is further announced as commander of the 3rd Battalion, this brigade.
III. He will have such troops mustered and sworn into Confederate service and trained as infantry accordingly, and will continue the effort to recruit and train volunteers, reporting the particulars and details to these headquarters.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
| S.O. No. 5 (Series 1861 / 2011) |
Headquarters
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, April 21, 1861
Special Orders, }
No. 4. }
I. Major Robert J. Crisp is hereby relieved of duty as Chief-of-Staff Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Division.
II. Furthermore, he is granted ninety (90) days leave of absence to repair to his place of abode to attend to personal business.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, April 21, 1861
Special Orders, }
No. 4. }
I. Major Robert J. Crisp is hereby relieved of duty as Chief-of-Staff Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Division.
II. Furthermore, he is granted ninety (90) days leave of absence to repair to his place of abode to attend to personal business.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
| S.O. No. 4 (Series 1861 / 2011) |
Headquarters
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, February 20, 1861
Special Orders, }
No. 3. }
I. Sergeant Fred Leo Anthamatten, a charter member of the local volunteer organization known as the Lone Star Rifles of Galveston County, Texas, will immediately report to Second Brigade Headquarters at Galveston, Texas.
II. He is promoted to the rank of Sergeant-Major and will assume the duties as the top non-commissioned officer of the Second Brigade, that of Brigade Sergeant-Major.
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, February 20, 1861
Special Orders, }
No. 3. }
I. Sergeant Fred Leo Anthamatten, a charter member of the local volunteer organization known as the Lone Star Rifles of Galveston County, Texas, will immediately report to Second Brigade Headquarters at Galveston, Texas.
II. He is promoted to the rank of Sergeant-Major and will assume the duties as the top non-commissioned officer of the Second Brigade, that of Brigade Sergeant-Major.
III. He will be obeyed and respected according to the rank and duty.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
| S.O. No. 3 (Series 1861 / 2011) |
Headquarters
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, February 9, 1861
Special Orders, }
No. 2. }
I. In further response to General Orders, No. 1, dated September 23, 1860, Headquarters Cleburne’s Division, Navarre Florida, all companies of Enrolled Texas Militia volunteering for Confederate service will report to Houston, Texas to be formed into an infantry battalion to be commanded by F. A. Yokubaitis.
II. Upon splendid recommendations and qualifications and by the authority of the War Department, Fredrick Arthur Yokubaitis has been appointed Colonel, to rank from January 10, ultimo. He is further announced as commander of the 2nd Battalion this brigade.
III. He will continue the effort to recruit and train volunteers and report the particulars and details to these headquarters.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, February 9, 1861
Special Orders, }
No. 2. }
I. In further response to General Orders, No. 1, dated September 23, 1860, Headquarters Cleburne’s Division, Navarre Florida, all companies of Enrolled Texas Militia volunteering for Confederate service will report to Houston, Texas to be formed into an infantry battalion to be commanded by F. A. Yokubaitis.
II. Upon splendid recommendations and qualifications and by the authority of the War Department, Fredrick Arthur Yokubaitis has been appointed Colonel, to rank from January 10, ultimo. He is further announced as commander of the 2nd Battalion this brigade.
III. He will continue the effort to recruit and train volunteers and report the particulars and details to these headquarters.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
| S.O. No. 2 (Series 1861 / 2011) |
Headquarters
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, January 16, 1861
Special Orders, }
No. 1. }
I. In further response to General Orders, No. 1, dated September 23, 1860, Headquarters Cleburne’s Division, Navarre Florida, authorizing the formation of the Second Brigade, the following appointment is made.
II. Nicholas A. Medich will without delay, engage in the effort to recruit volunteer and militia companies to fill the ranks of the 1st Battalion, this brigade. He will have such troops mustered and sworn into Confederate service and trained as infantry accordingly.
III. By the authority of the War Department, it is further announced that Nicholas A. Medich is appointed Colonel, to rank from January 10, instant.
IV. He will report the condition and numbers of his organization to these headquarters, immediately upon enlistment of the companies.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
Second Brigade, Cleburne’s Div.
Galveston, Texas, January 16, 1861
Special Orders, }
No. 1. }
I. In further response to General Orders, No. 1, dated September 23, 1860, Headquarters Cleburne’s Division, Navarre Florida, authorizing the formation of the Second Brigade, the following appointment is made.
II. Nicholas A. Medich will without delay, engage in the effort to recruit volunteer and militia companies to fill the ranks of the 1st Battalion, this brigade. He will have such troops mustered and sworn into Confederate service and trained as infantry accordingly.
III. By the authority of the War Department, it is further announced that Nicholas A. Medich is appointed Colonel, to rank from January 10, instant.
IV. He will report the condition and numbers of his organization to these headquarters, immediately upon enlistment of the companies.
By Order of J.H. King
Brigadier-General, Commanding.
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