A Guide to the John Brown's Raid Military Order Book of the Adjutant General, 1859-1860
A Collection in
the Library of Virginia
Accession number 36711
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Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
Collection is open to research.
Use Restrictions
There are no restrictions.
Preferred Citation
Virginia. Adjutant General. John Brown's Raid military order book, 1859-1860. Accession 36711. State government records collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va.
Acquisition Information
Acquired prior to 1905
Biographical Information
Major General William Booth Taliaferro commanded the 4th Division Virginia Militia stationed in Charlestown, Virginia, after John Brown's Raid on Harper's Ferry.
Scope and Content
The Military Order Book contains general orders issued by Major General William Booth Taliaferro and his subordinates following John Brown's Raid between November 23, 1859 and January 19, 1860. The orders primarily consist of officer's assignments, troop movements, and discharges. Of particular note is General Order No. 25 which details the orders for the day of John Brown's execution.