Headquarters Va. Mil. Institute
May 11, 1864
General Orders No. 18
I. Under the orders of Maj. Gen'l John C. Breckinridge, Commd'g Dept of Western Virginia, the Corps of Cadets and a Section of Artillery will forthwith take up the line of march for Staunton, Va., under the command of Lieut. Col. Scott Shipp. The Cadets will carry with them two days rations.
II. Captain J. C. Whitwell will accompany the expedition as Asst. Qr. Master and Commissary and will see that the proper transportation &c is supplied.
III. Surgeon R. L. Madison and Asst. Surgeon Geo. Ross will accompany the expedition and attend to the care of the sick and wounded.
IV. Col. Shipp on arriving at Staunton will report in person to Maj. Gen'l Breckinridge and await his further instructions.
V. Captain T. M. Semmes is assigned to temporary duty on the Staff of the Commd'g Officer.
By Command Maj. Gen'l F. H. Smith {Signed} J. H. Morrison, A. A. V. M. Inst.
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Headquarters Va. Mil. Institute
May 11, 1864
General Orders No. 18
I. Under the orders of Maj. Gen'l John C. Breckinridge, Commd'g Dept of Western Virginia, the Corps of Cadets and a Section of Artillery will forthwith take up the line of march for Staunton, Va., under the command of Lieut. Col. Scott Shipp. The Cadets will carry with them two days rations.
II. Captain J. C. Whitwell will accompany the expedition as Asst. Qr. Master and Commissary and will see that the proper transportation &c is supplied.
III. Surgeon R. L. Madison and Asst. Surgeon Geo. Ross will accompany the expedition and attend to the care of the sick and wounded.
IV. Col. Shipp on arriving at Staunton will report in person to Maj. Gen'l Breckinridge and await his further instructions.
V. Captain T. M. Semmes is assigned to temporary duty on the Staff of the Commd'g Officer.
By Command Maj. Gen'l F. H. Smith {Signed} J. H. Morrison, A. A. V. M. Inst.
