General Order #16

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Hancock Historical Museum

The image depicts a historical document labeled "HEADQUARTERS 21st REG'T OHIO VET. INF. VOLS." dated July 25, 1865, from Columbus, Ohio. It is a General Orders No. 16, addressed to "COMRADES," stating that their services are no longer required due to the successful efforts in sustaining the government. The document expresses gratitude for freedom and emphasizes the inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. It acknowledges the sacrifices made in over thirty-one battles, honoring the dead and expressing hope for peace and prosperity. It is signed by A. McMahan, Lt. Col. Commanding, and Geo. Scheets, 1st Lieut. and Adjutant.

The image depicts a historical document labeled "HEADQUARTERS 21st REG'T OHIO VET. INF. VOLS." dated July 25, 1865, from Columbus, Ohio. It is a General Orders No. 16, addressed to "COMRADES," stating that their services are no longer required due to the successful efforts in sustaining the government. The document expresses gratitude for freedom and emphasizes the inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. It acknowledges the sacrifices made in over thirty-one battles, honoring the dead and expressing hope for peace and prosperity. It is signed by A. McMahan, Lt. Col. Commanding, and Geo. Scheets, 1st Lieut. and Adjutant.

Name/Title

General Order #16

Entry/Object ID

2004.502.016

Scope and Content

General order #16 from A Mc Mahan Lt Col Headquarters 21st OVI dated Jul 25, 1865 concerning disbanding after Civil War.

Collection

Civil War

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Orders, Military

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Record, Military

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Record, Executive

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Government Records

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects