Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1864-05-24
A RECoRDoF VA. FORCES.
OFFICE RECORDER OF VA. FoRCEs,
Richmond. NAV 2. 1854

To all FirQiaeiGns sclbo are, or hGve been OBtce'
or Soldiers aaa the Ag.nay, or soho are connect
ed aosM or interested az them
| The Legislature of Virginia has declared it t
be TIE intention of the State to preserve for fn
ture reference, and to hand down to the lates
/ posterity, the names of her brave sons wh
have gone into the field to fight for Southerl
/ Independence and empowered the Governo
of the State to have made out complete and &C
| curate lists Of all the forces of Virginia, Wit
may, at any time during the existing war, b.
/ in the field in defense of this State, or of The
Confederate States and have the same filed q
mong the archives of the State; aud to have
done all other things necessary to carry oul
the intent of the Legislature.
It is the desire of his Exeeilency Governor
Smith SO to carry out the enaotments OF the
| Legislature as to have q record prepared, which
will contain the name and services of every
child of Virginia who has heretofore partiei-
pated or shall hereafter participate in this great
struggle for independence, so compiled and so
preserved, that through all time each one, and
the descendants OF each one who has striVen
for his conntry's freedom, may find here an au-
thentic record of bis own or his ancestors part
in the struggle.
The discharge of this duty has been commits
ed to me. 1t is the more dificult and arduous,
ed, and their history he's to be reclaimed The
Departments of the Government contain some
OF the material necessary; but the peculiar
circumstances under which this war was COM
menced and has been prosecuted have very
much limited its amount. Most of the needed
information must be obtained from the army
and the people at large. With their hearty
and active cooperation, the Record can be
made full and authentic, which it must be to be
really valuable. |, therefore, earnestly invite
such cooperation from all classes of the com~
mnEIty.
As the best means of rendering the desired
aid, respectfully suggest the formation ofso-
cieties for the purpose, in every company, bat-
talon and regiment in the service, and in every
county in the State, and ask that such societies
be everywhere imned ately formed. As sooE
as advised that such society is or will be
formed, will forward full directions for its or
ganization, and the collection and compilationI
of materials.
ne pronlnent itsnas OF information are
RESPECTING INDTYIDUALs.--In each case, full
name, his age, residence Occupation, and whetL-
er single or married at the time of commencing
service; the co. and regt. first joined when |
With what rank--as volunteer, eonseript or
substitute, and for what term; all changes of
company, regiment or arm Of service battle
in which engaged; captured paroled ;exhcans-
ed; killed wounded died of wounds died OF /
disease promoted; resigned; discharge trans
ferred; detailed; deserted; expelled severely |
punished; all acts of great yaloF, fortitude, or /
other military virtue.
Respecting ORGANIZATIONS such as Compq-
zsaes Batta1sons, Regiments, BsigadeR, &o.-A I
briet history Of time, place and Circumstances of
formation the various officers dnring its ex>
ed fields of service in what principal battles |
engaged, and its participation therein tabular
statement of losses and casualties what honor |
nave been paid it by high military or civil au-
thority what fields entitled to bear on its I
flag, and how entitled specialIroll of those who
have eminen ly distinguished themselves. and |
how; full Descriptive Lists of the dead in each
company, &c., &c.
Where societies ere not forned ia any organ |
ization, respectfully ask the commanding off
thereof to cause such information respecting his I
command and its members, to be collected in
condensed form, and forwarded to this office
and OF the medical faculty and clergy both in t
and out of the army, to lend their valuable aid
IN collecting, compiling and forwarding such in I
formation as may be within their reach They
can obtain much which is accessible to few 9TH
ers The relatiyes and intimate friends of de- |
ceased soldiers are requested to forward the
names of any facts connected with their lost
friends. The press can render mcst valuable
aid BY giving wide publicity to the objeota of
this office, and sending to it tho obituary nos
tees OF virginia soldiers, and the accounts of |
their services which appear in their own COL
umns, or those OF their exchanges. Virginians
generally, wherever they may be, are Invited to
render all possible aid.
In every case, it is desired that every thing
may be stated briefly and eona.sely, and that
dates and Realities be stated as accurately as
possible.
Officers of every grade connected with Vir-
gina organizations, and all other persons inter-
ested in preserving record of Virginia's her
oism during the war, are invited to call at the
Record Office. where all desired informationI
and facilities will be furnished them.
JOS. Jackson, Jr., Rec. Va. Forces,
Office 139 Main street, Richmond, Va.