91st PA--orders, 15 January 1865

Orders, 15 January 1865

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[source: company E orders book]

Head Quarters 91st Regt Pa. V. Vols.
January 15th 1865.
Circular

Sentinels on foot will upon seeing an officer approach within six paces of him halt bring his piece to a "shoulder" face out from the place he is gaurding [sic] and Salute officers above the rank of Captain with a "present." All others With the hand across the breast and remain in position untill [sic] the Officer has passed six paces.

Sentinels on post will carry their pieces on either Shoulder or at a Support

By Command of
Eli G. Sellers
Lieut Col Commandg

J R Allen
1st Lieut & Act Ajdt
[source: company E orders book]
Head Quarters 91st Penna Vet Vols

January 15th 1865
Circular

This Command will be inspected On Thursday the 19th Compy Commanders will have their Commands ready at 9.30. AM on that date fully Armed and Equiped [sic]. with Knapsacks Haversacks & Canteens

[The date could be '17', but Thursday was the 19th.]
By Command of
Eli G Sellers

Lt Col Commandg

John R Allen
1st Lieut & Act Adjt.

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