Manuscript Database
Creator/Title
United States. Army. Military Post Order book, 1861, 1869-1870. 1 vol. (168 pages).
Call No.
Mss. BG U58c
Content
This single volume contains orders issued from the headquarters of two 19th century military posts, Fort Fillmore in the New Mexico Territory (1861) and Fort Niagara, New York (1869-1870). The orders for Fort Fillmore were issued by the post adjutant, Lt. Edwin J. Brooks of the 7th U.S. Infantry in the name of the post commander, Major Isaac Lynde (1804-1886) of the same regiment. Said orders relate to the training, discipline, and duties of the garrison as well as active operations in the Territory. Also included are orders related to the abandonment of the post and Lynde's subsequent controversial surrender of the garrison to Confederate forces under Lt. Col. John R. Baylor of Texas.