1865 Civil War / Regular Army Special Order – 1st Lt. Gilbert S. Carpenter

1865 Civil War / Regular Army Special Order – 1st Lt. Gilbert S. Carpenter, 18th U.S. Infantry – Jefferson Barracks, Mo. – Future Brigadier General
 
This is a handwritten Special Order (No. 83) from the Headquarters Department of the Missouri, Adjutant General’s Office, dated Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, November 15, 1865.
 
Transcript of the Document
H’d Qrs. Dept. of Mo. A. G. Office
Jefferson Barracks Mo Nov 15th /65
Special Orders
No 83 –
I — 1st Lieut. G. S. Carpenter
Co “A” 1st Batt. 18th U.S. Infantry, having reported
for duty at this post in compliance with S.O.
No. 585. War Dept. A.G.O. dated Novbr 4th 1865
is hereby assigned to the command of Co “A”
(Recruits) 1st Batt. 18th U.S. Infantry.
(Signed) James Van Voast
Major 18th U.S. Infantry
 
A true Copy,
G.S. Carpenter
1st Lieut. 18th Infty.