The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1883-11-09
THE ARMY.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-The formal transfer
of the command of the army from Gen. Sher-
man TO Lieut.. Gen. Sheridan took place a;
noon TO-DAY at the headquarters OF the army
In the war department building. Gen. Sheri-
dan speut the forenoon in making himself &C
quainted with the business of the Office. Gen.
Sherman aud the members of his staff ran
dered him every assistance. Shortly before
II O'Clock the two highest officers of
the army called on the secretary of war, Gen.
sherman to take official leave, and Gen. Sher-
idan to report for duty. The transfer was &C
complished quietly without any ceremony
whatever beyond the issuance of the general
orders notifying the army Of the change of
commanders. These orders were the last and
first official acts respectively of the outgoing
and incoming commanders. The two officers
remained in conversation some tine after
the change occurred. Gen. Sheridan re-
celved congratulations from prominent gentle
men all over the country. Shortly after the
transfer Gems. Sherman and Sheridan held an
informal reception, attended by all the officer.
of the army on dnty IN Washington and buroar,
officers of the department. All took official
leave of Gen Sherman, and were by him pre-
scented TO Gen. Sheridan. Subsequently Gems.
Sherman and Sheridan, accompanied by the
secretary of war, made an official call upon The
| president. NV
THE FORMAL ORDERS.
The following were issued to-day:
Headquarters of the Army. Washington, d.
c., Nov. 1.-General Orders Nc. II. BY and
with the consent of tho president. as contained III
General Orders No. II, of Oct. l6, 1888, the uu-
dersigned relinQuishes command of the Army of
the United States. In thus seyering the relations
which have hitherto existed between us, he thanks
all the officers and men for their fidelity to the higa
trust imposed on them during his official life, aud
will in his retirement watch with parental solici-
tude their progress upward in the noble profession
to which they have devoted their lives.
[Signedl w. T. SHERMAN. General.
Official: r c. DRUM. Adiutant General.
headquarters OF the Army, Washington, D. G.,
Nov. /. General Orders No. Blu obedience TO
the order of the president. promulgated in General
Order No. a. Oct. ~, lSsS.from these headquar-
tiers. the undersigned hereby assumes command of
the army of the United States. The following
named officers compose the personal staff of the
lieutenant! general: Maj. Michael Y. Sheridan, as
Can't. William ]. Voikmar, Fifth cavalry, aid de-
camp; Capt. James f.. Gregory. corns Of enei-
neers, aide-de-camp. 7. H. SHERIDAN,
Official: r. C. DRUM, Adiulant General,
IN CHICAGO.
CHICAGO, Nov. 1.-The following has lust
been issued:
Headquarters Division OF the Missouri, Chicago.
H., Nov. l, IL m.-General Orders No. IL: |
hereby relinGuish command of the division Of the
Missouri in order to assume the new duties assigned
me by the president IN general orders No. II, dated
headquarters Army, Oct. 13, 1883. In parting
with the officers and soldiers whom | have had inc
honor to command for the past fourteen years, |
desire to express my thanks for the condolences and
support given by them 10 my administration of his
division. When l assumed command of it. hostile
indians covered the country west of the Missouri
from the boundary line of our possessions from the
north to the Concio river in Texas. But few settle
men's existed and tho construction of railroads
across the country had only just begun.
Since then the Indians have been so far
subdued that in the territory formerly
occupied by them. Cities. towns and cattle in
ierests have grown up aud railroads have been
built. In these great changes the troops of the d.
vision have been active and important agents dur
ing these many years. 1t has been my especial
qualification that 1 have had no disagreement with
my suoordinates. and that from the department
commander 10 the private soldier, faithful services
have been rendered 10 The government. With tile
assurance that l shall always remember The hard
shirs suffered. tho battles fought, the results
achieved and tue gallant comrades who have los,
their lives IN savage warfare, l resign u command
that has been to me q pleasure as well as a duty.
lsicned.i p. Al. SHERIDAN.
General Orders No. 1S.-In compliance with GEN.
eral orders No. II, headquarters of the army. dated
Oct ID, hereby assume command of the division
OF the Missouri. Capt. William Wherry, Sixth in
fautry, and First Lieut.. Charles B. Schofeld, Sec
ond caPaly. are announced as aides-de-camp
lSigned.J j. NJ. SCHoFIELD,
Major General, y. S. A..