Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1864-01-19
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RICHMOND, Va, Jan. IL, 1864. !
GENERAL ORDERS, }

Eo.5.
I. The President having approved The fol-
lowing joint resolution of Congress, directs
its announcement in General Orders, ext pres.
sive of his qualification at the tribute awarded
the patriot officers and soldiers 70 whom II s
addressed
For the military laggard o. him who, in
the pursuits Of selfish and inslorious ease,
forgets his ctSntry's need, no note Of appro-
baton is sounded. Ills tntdmp is his only
security from oblivion. Ent the heroic de-
votion Of those who, in defence Of liberty and
honor, have periled all, while it confcrs, in on
approving conscience, the best and highest
reward. will also be cherished in perpetual
remembrance hy grateful nation. Let this
assurance stimulate the armias Of the Confcd
e-acy everywhere to greater exertion and
more resnlute endurance, till, under the gui
dance Of Heaven. the blessings Of peace and
freedom shall, finally, crown their efforts. Let
all press forward in the road to independ-
ence, and for the security Of the rights sealed
to us in the blood OF tho first Revolution
Honor and glory await our success. Slave
ry ard shame will attend our defeat.
II. Joint resolutions ofthanks TO General Robt.
f. Lse, and to the officers and soldiers under
his command:
Whereas, the csmpsisus Of the brave and gal
liant armies covering the Capital of the Conietl-
crate States during the two successive years of
eighteen hundred and sixty two and eighteen
hundred and siIty.three, under the leadership
and command Of General Robert l.. L'a, have
been crowned with glorious results, defeating
greatly superior forces. massed by the enemy for
the conquest of these States repelng the inva-
ders with immense losses, and twice transferring
the battles6elds from our own country to that of
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glorious achievements rendering forever memo
,nble the field of the Seven days OF great bait
ties which raised tho siege of Richmond, as well
rs those of Cedar Run, Second Manassas, liar,
per's Ferry Boonsboro Sharpsburg Shepherds
town, Fredericksburg, Winchester, Gettysburg.
and Charlottesville, command the admiration
and gratitude Of our country: and. Whereas,
these ard other illnstrious services, rendered. by
this able commander since the commenra ment
OF our war Of independence, have especially ems
deared him to the hearts OF his countrYale E. aud
have imposed on Congress the grateful duty ri
giving expression 10 their feelings; therefore.
Resolved, by the Congress OF the Confederate
States of America. That the thanks of Cons
gross are due and ara rendered to G"n Robert
f. Lee. aud to the officers and soldiers RI tho
Confederate armies under his command, for the
great pui signal victories they have won over
the vast hosts Of the enemy, and for the in-
estinshle service they have rendered IN
defence of the liberty aud Independence OF our
ccVatry.
Resolved, That the Prcaidem. be requested to
communicate these resolutions to Gen Rober'
f. Lee, and to the officers and soldiers herein
designated.
Approved, January 5th, 1864.
BY order. S. COOPER,
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