Thursday, June 26, 1862.Washington, DC.
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President issues order combining forces under Gens. Fremont, Banks,
and McDowell into new Army of Virginia under command of Gen. Pope.
Order Constituting the Army of Virginia, 26 June 1862, CW, 5:287.
Transmits treaty with Kansas Indians to Senate.
Abraham Lincoln to the Senate, 26 June 1862, CW, 5:287-88.
Pardons William Griffin, believing that he has been sufficiently
punished for desertion.
Abraham Lincoln to Edward Bates, 26 June 1862, CW, 5:285. |