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Topic: American Civil WAR CSA Soldiers Named Dunn at Petersburg va (Read 168 times)
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dunvr
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Census information Crown Copyright, from www.nationalarchives.gov.uk
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Can anyone shed further details on the following three Dunn's who were officers in the Confederate army during the civil war? All three are buried at Petersburg in Virginia.
1st. Major Andrew Dunn 1822 - 1893. He was on General Longstreet's Staff after 1863, early in 1859 he was part of the Petersburg Cavalry. He was wounded when a bomb shell exploded in his home at Petersburg. He was at the wounding of General Longstreet. His service record show lieutenant, his grave states Major, he was recommended by Longstreet for Major in the papers of Officer Sorrel.
2nd Captain Archie W Dunn 1830 - 1897 buried in the same plot as Andrew Dunn at Blandford. I know nothing abour Archie, I assume him to be Andrew's brother. Any military info on Archie would be welcome.
3rd Dr James Dunn 1831 - 1885
Residence: Sycamore St, Petersburg, Virginia
Occupation: Doctor
Enlistment Date: 19 April 1861
Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Side Served: Confederacy
State Served: Virginia
Any help on military info weather from service records or books or any sources would be extremely helpful. I am interested in any detail no matter how small. I hope someone can help
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Pat Reid
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This item from the Official Records might help a little:
"IIDQRS. FIRST CORPS, DEPT. OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA, Near Parkers AStore, May 6, 1864. General B. E. LEE: GENERAL: We succeeded in getting General Longstreet this far in tolerable comfort. Doctors Cullen, Barksdale, Wood, and Guild have made a partial examination of the wound, which they pronounce not necessarily fatal. I assure you, general, nothing could be announced to General Longstreet5 staff that could give them more pleasure, and we hope that in a short time he will be on duty again. It will afford our dear general great pleasure to know that what he inaugurated has been successfulthat is the entire repulse of the hated enemy. Most respectfully, your obedient servant, ANDREW DUNN, [36.] Aide-dc- Camp."
http://digital.library.cornell.edu/m/moawar/ofre.html
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dunvr
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Census information Crown Copyright, from www.nationalarchives.gov.uk
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Thanks Pat I have that one already along with the below which mention Andrew Dunn and look for more:
August 11th 1863
To: Secretary of War
Sir,
I desire Mr. Andrew Dunn on my staff as A.D.C. in the place of Lieutenant Blackwell, who is under age, and has I presume, sent in his resignation. Lieutenant Blackwell has been absent on leave, and was advised some months ago, that the decision of the department that officers could not be filled by persons under twenty one, would under it necessary that he should give up his commission. As he has not returned, I presume that his resignation has been forwarded and miscarried.
Respectively your obedient servant
James Longstreet
Lieutenant General.
Union Parish August 25th 1864
Gen S. Cooper ADJV Gen. Richmond Va.
Sir
I have the honour to make the following recommendations for promotion, under the provisions of the act approved June 14th 1864. Lt. Col. G. M. Sorrel, Maj. J.W. Fairfax of the Adjt Gen. Department to the rank of Colonel. Major R. J. Mosis Chief Company & Maj. E. Taylor chief quartermaster, to the rank of Lt. Col. Lt. T. J. Goree A.D.C. to rank of Lt. Col. Lt. A. Dunn to rank of Major; Doctor D. Cullen medical director to rank of Lt. Col.
These officers are members of my staff and most of them have served with me since the beginning of the war, all are active and efficient officers and deserving of promotion.
I have the honor to be very respectfully
Your Obedient Servant
James Longstreet
Lt. General
HEADQUARTERS FIRST ARMY CORPS,
February 5, 1865.
Major-General KERSHAW,
Commanding Division:
General Lee reports the enemy moving on our right. Be on the alert. He anticipates a simultaneous move on our left. Notify us at once of any movement.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. DUNN,
Aide-de-Camp.
HEADQUARTERS FIRST ARMY CORPS,
March 11, 1865.
Brig. Gen. M. W. GARY, Commanding Cavalry:
You will send one regiment to re-enforce the force sent to look out for the Yankee cavalry.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. DUNN,
Aide-de-Camp.
Probably there are other references in books concerning Dunn, if anyone has any further references would appreciate transcripts
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