Department of the East
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Jump to navigationJump to searchThe Department of the East was a Union Military Department in existence at the outbreak of the conflict. It was abolished on August 17, 1861 and recreated on January 3, 1863.
Statistical Information
- Begin: In existence
- End: August 17, 1861
- Recreated: January 3, 1863
Roster of Units
1st Organization
- In existence at the outbreak of the war, abolished on August 17, 1861
COMMANDERS
- Outbreak - August 17, 1861: John E. Wool (Major General)
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2nd Organization
- Recreated on January 3, 1863
COMMANDERS
- January 12, 1863 - July 18, 1863: John E. Wool (Major General)
- July 18, 1863 - June 27, 1865: John A. Dix (Major General)
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Notes
Sources
- Dyer, Frederick H. A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion. The Dyer Publishing Company (Des Moine, 1908). (Page ?)