The Fourth Alabama Painting by Don Troiani

Fourth Brigade, First Corps, Army of the Potomac

Members of Company A, 1st Virginia Infantry, at John Brown’s execution in 1859

1st Virginia Infantry, Company A, at John Brown’s execution in 1859

First Virginia Infantry

Eight companies arrived Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, 26 May, 1861. Mustered in Confederate service for one year dated 1 July, 1861. Stationed at Blackburn's Ford, on the Bull Run River, 21 July, 1861

COLONEL P T MOORE
Colonel P T Moore, 1st Virginia Infantry, was mustered in state service for one year by Colonel & Adjutant General J B Baldwin, Virginia Volunteers, at Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, on 24 April, 1861, and was appointed colonel, Virginia Volunteers, at Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, on 2 May, 1861. He was severely wounded during a skirmish at Blackburn's Ford, on the Bull Run River, on 18 July, 1861.

LIEUTENANT COLONEL W H FRY
Lieutenant Colonel W H Fry, 1st Virginia Infantry, was mustered in state service for one year by Colonel & Adjutant General J B Baldwin, Virginia Volunteers, at Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, on 24 April, 1861, and was appointed lieutenant colonel, Virginia Volunteers, at Culpeper Courthouse, Culpeper County, Virginia, on 2 May, 1861. He was assigned to muster in the troops stationed at Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Virginia, on 25 May, 1861, and was ordered to proceed by the Virginia Central Railroad to Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, by Special Orders No.11, Headquarters, Department of Alexandria, Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, on 7 June, 1861. Lieutenant Colonel W H Fry, 1st Virginia Infantry, was assigned to command the 1st Virginia Infantry at Blackburn's Ford, on the Bull Run River, on 18 July, 1861, and resigned on 11 November, 1861.

MAJOR F G SKINNER
W P Munford was appointed major, 1st Virginia Volunteers, on 18 September, 1860, and was mustered in state service for one year by Colonel & Adjutant General J B Baldwin, Virginia Volunteers, on 24 April, 1861. Major W P Munford, 1st Virginia Infantry, was appointed major, Virginia Volunteers, on 17 May, 1861, and lieutenant colonel, Virginia Volunteers, on 13 June, 1861. Lieutenant Colonel W P Munford, Virginia Volunteers, was assigned to the 17th Virginia Infantry by Special Orders No.50, Paragraph I, Headquarters, Army of the Potomac, Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, 20 June, 1861, and F G Skinner was stationed at Alexandria, Alexandria County, Virginia, on 5 May, 1861. He was appointed major, Virginia Volunteers, at Alexandria, Alexandria County, Virginia, on 17 May, 1861, and was assigned to the 1st Virginia Infantry by Special Orders No.98, Headquarters, Army of the Potomac, Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, on 7 July, 1861. Major F G Skinner, 1st Virginia Infantry, was slightly wounded in the head during the skirmish at Blackburn's Ford, on the Bull Run River, on 18 July, 1861 (See the 17th Virginia Infantry).

Company A Richmond Greys, Company A: CAPT. W M ELLIOTT
The company was accepted in state service for one year at Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, on 19 April, 1861, and was mustered in state service for one year at the Norfolk Academy Building, on Bank Street, Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia, by Major E Bradford, Virginia Volunteers, on 9 May, 1861. The company was assigned to the 12th Virginia Infantry, Company G, on 12 July, 1861.
Company B Richmond City Guards: CAPT. J K Lee
The company was accepted in state service for one year at Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, on 21 April, 1861, and was mustered in state service for one year by Colonel & Inspector General J B Baldwin, Virginia Volunteers, on 24 April, 1861. Captain J K Lee, 1st Virginia Infantry, Company B, was mortally wounded through the body during a skirmish at Blackburn's Ford, on the Bull Run River, on July 18, 1861, and died on 25 July, 1861. Second Lieutenant J W Archer, 1st Virginia, Company B, was assigned to command the company at the first battle of Manassas on 21 July, 1861, and Second Lieutenant R Harrison, 1st Virginia infantry, Company A, was appointed captain, 1st Virginia infantry, Company B, at Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia, on 5 August, 1861.
Company C Montgomery Guards: CAPT. J DOOLEY
The company was accepted in state service for one year at Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, on 21 April, 1861, and was mustered in state service for one year by Colonel & Inspector General J B Baldwin, Virginia Volunteers, on 25 April, 1861.
Company D Old Dominion Guards: CAPT. J GRISWOLD
The company was accepted in state service for one year at Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, on 21 April, 1861, and was mustered in state service for one year at Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, by Colonel & Inspector General J B Baldwin, Virginia Volunteers, on 27 April, 1861.
Company E (1st) Richmond Light Infantry Blues: CAPT. O J Wise
The company was accepted in state service for one year at Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, on 21 April, 1861, and was mustered in state service for one year at the Greenbrier Agricultural Society Fairgrounds, two miles southwest of Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, Virginia, by Captain G W Carr, infantry, Confederate States Army, on 17 June, 1861. The company was assigned to the 59th Virginia Infantry, Company A (1st), by General Orders, Headquarters, Wise Brigade, White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier County, Virginia, on 8 August, 1861, and to the 46th Virginia Infantry, Company A, by General Orders No.81, Headquarters, Wise Brigade, White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier County, Virginia, on 13 August, 1861.
Company E (2nd) Washington Volunteers, Company A: CAPT. C K SHERMAN
The company was accepted in state service for one year, under the command of Captain C Boyle, at Phoenix Hall, northwest corner of King and Royal Streets, Alexandria, Alexandria County, Virginia, on 22 April, 1861, and Captain C Boyle, Washington Volunteers, Company A, was appointed major, Provisional Army of Virginia, and ordered to proceed by the Orange & Alexandria Railroad to Culpeper Courthouse, Culpeper County, Virginia, by Special Orders No.10, Headquarters, Virginia Forces, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, on 29 April, 1861. The company was mustered in state service for one year, under the command of Captain C K Sherman, at Camp Henry, C George's, northwest of Culpeper Courthouse, Culpeper County, Virginia, by Lieutenant Colonel S Jones, Virginia Volunteers, on 6 May, 1861, and was assigned to the 19th Virginia Infantry, Company F (1st), at Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, by Special Orders No.54, Paragraph I, Headquarters, Army of the Potomac, Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, 21 June, 1861. The company was assigned to the 1st Virginia Infantry, Company E (2nd), at Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia, by Special Orders No.59, Headquarters, Army of the Potomac, Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, on 22 June, 1861, and was mustered out at Yorktown, York County, Virginia, on 26 April, 1862. The men were assigned to the 7th Virginia Infantry, Company H, on 22 April, 1862, dated 26 April, 1862, and was disbanded on 16 May, 1862.
Company F (1st): CAPT. R H Cunningham
The company was accepted in state service for one year at Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, on 21 April, 1861, and Captain R M Cary, 1st Virginia Infantry, Company F (1st), was appointed lieutenant colonel, Virginia Volunteers, on 14 May, 1861. First Lieutenant R H Cunningham, Jr, 1st Virginia Infantry, Company F (1st), was appointed captain, 1st Virginia Infantry, Company F (1st), on 16 May, 1861, and Lieutenant Colonel R M Cary, Virginia Volunteers, was assigned to command Camp Mercer, Mercer Square/ Fairgrounds, between Frederick and Mercer Streets, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, on 13 May, 1861. He was appointed colonel, 30th Virginia Infantry, on 15 June, 1861, and the company was mustered in state service for one year at Camp of Instruction/ Lee, Hermitage/New Agricultural Society Fairgrounds, between the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad and Broad Street, two and a quarter miles northwest of the Capitol, Capitol Hill, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, by Colonel & Inspector General J B Baldwin, Virginia Volunteers, on 28 June, 1861, dated 21 April, 1861. The company was assigned to the 21st Virginia Infantry, Company F, at Camp of Instruction/ Lee, Hermitage/New Agricultural Society Fairgrounds, between the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad and Broad Street, two and a quarter miles northwest of the Capitol, Capitol Hill, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, on 28 June, 1861 (See the 30th Virginia Infantry).
Company F (2nd) Beauregard Rifles: CAPT. F B SCHAEFFER
The company was accepted in state service for one year at Phoenix Hall, northwest corner of King and Royal Streets, Alexandria, Alexandria County, Virginia, on 1 April, 1861, and was mustered in state service for one year at Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, Virginia, by Major G W Brent, Virginia Volunteers, on 1 May, 1861. The company was assigned to Schaeffers Battalion Infantry, under the command of Acting Major & Captain F B Schaeffer, Beauregard Rifles, by Special Orders No.94, Headquarters, Army of the Potomac, Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, Virginia, on 6 July, 1861, and to the 1st Virginia Infantry, Company F (2nd), at Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia, by Special Orders No.150, Headquarters, Army of the Potomac, Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, on 23 July, 1861. The company was redesignated the 1st/2nd Virginia Artillery, Company C, on 7 September, 1861, and was discharged by General Orders No.71, Headquarters, First Corps, Army of the Potomac, Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, at Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia, on 5 November, 1861. The company was mustered out on 13 November, 1861 (See Schaeffer's Battalion Infantry).
Company G Gordon's company: CAPT. W H GORDoN
The company was accepted in state service for one year at Henrico County, Virginia, on 21 April, 1861, and was mustered in state service for one year at Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, by Colonel & Inspector General J B Baldwin, Virginia Volunteers, on 27 April, 1861. Second Lieutenant H H Miles, 1st Virginia Infantry, Company G, was killed at a skirmish at Blackburn's Ford, on the Bull Run River, on 18 July, 1861.
Company H (1st) Richmond Howitzer Company: CAPT. J W Randolh
The company was accepted in state service for one year at Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, on 21 April, 1861, and was mustered in state service for one year by Colonel & Inspector General J B Baldwin, Virginia Volunteers, on 26 April, 1861. Captain J W Randolph, Richmond Howitzer Company, was appointed major, Richmond Howitzer Battalion Artillery, at the Richmond or Baptist College Artillery Barracks, on Bush Hill, south of Deep Run Turnpike, one and a quarter miles northwest of the Capitol, Capitol Hill, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, on 8 May, 1861 (See the Richmond Howitzer Battalion Artillery, 1st Company).
Company H (2nd) Richmond Greys, Company B: CAPT. F J BOGGS
The company was accepted and mustered in state service for one year at Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, by Colonel & Inspector General J B Baldwin, Virginia Volunteers, on 4 May, 1861, and Captain F J Boggs, 1st Virginia Infantry, Company H (2nd), resigned and was granted a leave of absence for 15 days by Special Orders No.308, Headquarters, First Corps, Army of the Potomac, Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, on 6 September, dated 10 September, 1861. He was appointed major, 12th Virginia Battalion Artillery, on 15 May, 1862, and First Lieutenant J H Greaner, 1st Virginia Infantry, Company H (2nd), was appointed captain, 1st Virginia Infantry, Company H (2nd), on 19 October, 1861.
Company I Taylor's' company: CAPT. W O TAYLOR
The company was accepted and mustered in state service for one year, under the command of Captain R F Morris, at Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, by Colonel & Inspector General J B Baldwin, Virginia Volunteers, on 21 April, 1861, and Captain R F Morris, 1st Virginia Infantry, Company I, resigned on 1 May, 1861. First Lieutenant W O Taylor, 1st Virginia Infantry, Company I, was appointed captain, 1st Virginia Infantry, Company I, on 8 May, 1861, and his resignation was accepted by Special Orders No.263, Paragraph XVI, Adjutant & Inspector General's Office, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, on 28 August, 1861, dated 5 September, 1861. Second Lieutenant J W Tabb, 1st Virginia Infantry, Company I, was appointed captain, 1st Virginia Infantry, Company I, on 7 September, 1861.
Company K Virginia Rifles (formerly known as Richmond German Rifles): CAPT. F MILLER
The company was accepted in state service for one year at Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, on 21 April, 1861, and was mustered in state service for one year by Colonel & Inspector General J B Baldwin, Virginia Volunteers, on 26 April, 1861. The company was disbanded at Yorktown, York County, Virginia, on 26 April, 1862.
Unlettered Company Richmond/ Fayette Artillery: CAPT. H C CABELL
The company was accepted and mustered in state service for one year at Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, by Colonel & Inspector General J B Baldwin, Virginia Volunteers, on 25 April, 1861, and Captain H C Cabell, Richmond/ Fayette Artillery, was appointed lieutenant colonel, 1st Virginia Light Artillery, on 12 September, 1861 (See Schaeffers Battalion Infantry).
Drum Corps: Serg. MAJ. & First Serg. C R M POHLE
A detachment of musicians (14) was accepted and mustered in state service for one year as part of the 1st Virginia Infantry, Company I, by Colonel & Inspector General J B Baldwin, Virginia Volunteers, at Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, on 21 April, 1861, and Major Sergeant & First Sergeant C R M Pohle, 1st Virginia Infantry, was mustered in state service for one year by Colonel & Inspector General J B Baldwin, Virginia Volunteers, at Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, on 25 May, 1861.

Organistion of 1st Virginia Infantry at first battle of Manassas, 21 July, 1861: Colonel P T Moore*, Lieutenant Colonel W H Fry, Major F G Skinner; Company B, Richmond City Guards, Captain J K Lee*; Company C, Montgomery Guards, Captain J Dooley; Company D, Old Dominion Guards, Captain J Griswold; Company E, Washington Volunteers, Company A, Captain C K Sherman; Company G, Gordon's Company, Captain W H Gordon; Company H, Richmond Greys, Company B, Captain F J Boggs; Company I, Taylor's Company, Captain W O Taylor; Company K, Virginia Rifles, Captain F Miller

*Not present at the first battle of Manassas on 21 July, 1861

Wise's Battalion Infantry

Captain O J Wise, Richmond Light Infantry Blues
Senior Captain O J Wise, Richmond Light Infantry Blues, was assigned to command the Wise Battalion Infantry dated June, 1861.

Unlettered Company Richmond Light infantry Blues: First Lt. F Carter
First Lieutenant F Carter, Richmond Light Infantry Blues, was assigned to command the company dated June, 1861, and the company was assigned to the 59th Virginia Infantry, Company A (1st), by General Orders, Headquarters, Wise Brigade, White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier County, Virginia, on 8 August, 1861. The company was assigned to the 46th Virginia Infantry, Company A, by General Orders No.81, Headquarters, Wise Brigade, White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier County, Virginia, on 13 August, 1861.
Unlettered Company Beirne's/ Monroe Sharpshooters: First Lt. W S Rowan
The company was accepted in state service at Union, Monroe County, Virginia, on 17 May, 1861, and was ordered to Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, Virginia, at 10.30 AM on 12 June, 1861. The company was mustered in state service for one year at Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, Virginia, by Captain G W Carr, infantry, Confederate States Army, on 17 June, 1861, and was assigned to the 59th Virginia Infantry, Company B (1st), under the command of Captain C J Beirne, by General Orders, Headquarters, Wise Brigade, White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier County, Virginia, on 8 August, 1861. The company was assigned to the 60th Virginia Infantry, Company A, by General Orders No.81, Headquarters, Wise Brigade, White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier County, Virginia, on 13 August, 1861.

Wise's Battalion Infantry, Wise Brigade, was organised dated June, 1861, and Beirne's/ Monroe Sharpshooters was assigned to the 60th Virginia Infantry, Company A, and the Richmond Light Infantry Blues to the 46th Virginia Infantry, Company A, by General Orders No.81, Headquarters, Wise Brigade, White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier County, Virginia, on 13 August, 1861.

Note: Captain G W Carr, infantry, Confederate States Army, was assigned to Honourable H A Wise by Special Orders No.63, Adjutant & Inspector General's Office, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, on 4 June, 1861, and Honourable H A Wise was appointed brigadier general, Confederate States Army, at Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, on 5 June, 1861. Brigadier General H A Wise, Confederate States Army, arrived by the Virginia Central Railroad at Staunton, Augusta County, Virginia, in the evening on 10 June, 1861.

Pawnee Sunday

The 1st Virginia Infantry, Company F (1st); the Richmond Howitzer Company; and the Richmond/ Fayette Artillery were ordered to to engage the USS Pawnee at Wilton's Plantation, on the north bank of the James River, opposite Drewery Bluff's, Chesterfield County, Virginia, on 21 April, 1861, and were ordered to proceed by barges on the James River to Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, in the morning on 22 April, 1861.

Note: The Young Guards and Virginia Life Guards were stationed at the wharf, Rocketts Landing, south of Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, on 21 April, 1861.

Sources

"The Howitzer's, Company F, and Fayette Artillery; returned to this city yesterday, and reported all quiet below on James River."

Richmond Daily Dispatch (Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia), 23 April, 1861 - Return of military

"This company, commanded by Capt. John Dooley, joined the encampment on Saturday with 86 men."

Richmond Daily Dispatch (Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia), 29 April, 1861 - Montgomery Guard

"Our city Regiment, under the command of Col. P. T. Moore, left for Manassas Gap on Saturday, at 12 o'clock, embarking on the Fredericksburg cars, at the Central Fair Grounds. They carried their splendid band along with them. At the same hour, the Central cars left with the Second Company of Howitzers, from the foot of Union street, carrying a full battery, horses, etc., intending to connect at the Junction. Owing to an accident, elsewhere noticed, the troops, after arriving at the Junction, were detained several hours before they could proceed.

Col. P. T. Moore; Acting Adjutant, Samuel P. Mitchell; 1st Company C, (Montgomery Guards,) Jno. Dooley, Captain; 2d Company B, J. K. Lee, Captain; 3d Company I, W. O. Taylor, Captain; 4th Company D, J. G. Griswold, Captain; 5th Company H, F. J. Boggs, Captain; 6th Company G, Wm. H. Gordon, Captain; 7th Company K, (Virginia Rifles,) John Miller, Captain.

The Regiment numbered about 850 men. It is said Company F and the Blue, (about 250 together,) will join their regiment soon. They were at last dates near Fredericksburg."

Richmond Daily Dispatch (Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia), 27 May, 1861 - Departure of the First Regiment Virginia Volunteers

"On Friday morning, about 10 o'clock, the 'Anacostia' and three other steamers were seen to get under way, and approaching within two and a half miles of the battery, opened fire on it. Our boys promptly responded, and the fire was continued for an hour and a half between the steamers and the battery, when Walker's Flying Artillery, supported by the R. L. I. Blues, capt. Wise, of our city, came up with a run from Marlboro' Point, and opened on the steamers, the fire continuing for an hour and a half."

Richmond Daily Dispatch (Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia), 3 June, 1861 - Fredericksburg, 1 June, 1861

"Leaving the Hermitage Fair Grounds on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, we expected to make the trip to this place in the usual time, but did not arrive until Sunday at 2 o'clock P. M., the cause of our delay being the intelligence that a collision had taken place on the road a few hours previous, of which you were several days ago apprised, the authorities deeming it proper to stop at Gordonsville unitl it could be ascertained that the way was clear, and everything in condition for our safe conveyance."

Richmond Daily Dispatch (Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia), 4 June, 1861 - Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, 28 May, 1861

"The R. L. I. Blues, who have been on duty for several weeks past in the vicinity of Aquia Creek and the enemy's cruisers, having been ordered back to this post, returned by the Fredericksburg route yesterday, under the gallant Capt., O. J. Wise."

Richmond Daily Dispatch (Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia), 11 June, 1861 - Returned home

"The Richmond Blues, who were some four miles off, hearing the firing, were marched, under Capt. Wise, to the Creek in 25 minutes. Company F, from Richmond city, being only about a mile off, were soon on the ground."

Staunton Spectator (Staunton, Augusta County, Virginia), 4 June, 1861 - Firing at Aquia Creek

"The R. L. I. Blues, who have been on duty for several weeks past in the vicinity of Aquia Creek and the enemy's cruisers, having been ordered back to this post, returned by the Fredericksburg route yesterday, under the gallant Capt., O. J. Wise."

Richmond Daily Dispatch (Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia), 11 June, 1861 - Returned home

"Among the soldiers here are several companies from Washington city itself. One is commanded by Capt. Schaeffer, formerly of the far-famed National Rifles. There are two other companies of Washington volunteers, (the old National Volunteers,) under the command, respectively, of Capt. Sherman and Cleary."

Richmond Daily Dispatch (Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia), 14 June, 1861

"Company F, Capt. R. H. Cunningham, stationed for some weeks past at Camp Mercer, near Fredericksburg, Va., have returned to this city, and will, it is said, shortly rejoin their comrades of the First Regiment at Manassas Junction."

Richmond Daily Dispatch (Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia), 15 June, 1861 - Returned

"Four companies of the First Regiment of Virginia Volunteers were at Fairfax Court-House on Monday evening, besides the Warrenton Rifles and five Cavalry Companies, viz.; Ball's, Chesterfield corps; Wickham's, (Hanover,) Prince William, Rappahannock and Black Horse Cavalry, of Fauquier. It was thought probable that Col. Maxcy Gregg's South Carolinians would take the place of the Richmond companies, and permit them to rejoin their Regiment at Manassas Junction."

Richmond Daily Dispatch (Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia), 19 June, 1861 - Military

"Captain Wise, of company E, Richmond Volunteers, was by me through Saturday's engagement, and while the enemy's fire was hottest, volunteered to go for infantry to repel an apprehended landing of the enemy under cover of the smoke."

Richmond Enquirer, Semi-weekley edition (Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia), 18 June, 1861 - Naval Battery, Aquia Creek, 9 June, 1861

"About sixty of this splendid company arrived here yesterday afternoon, and went into camp at the Fair Grounds."

Richmond Enquirer (Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia), 20 June, 1861 - Richmond Blues, Lewisburg Era of Saturday

"Lieut. Col. Wm. H. Fry had been with the regiment for several days, and was much liked. Maj. Wm. Munford had been promoted to be Lieutenant Colonel in the Confederate Army, but was with the regiment, and went with four companies to Fairfax C. H. last Tuesday."

Richmond Daily Dispatch (Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia), 24 June, 1861 - From Manassas Junction

"On Thursday evening the detachment of the 1st Regiment stationed at Fairfax Courthouse, with the Warrenton and Prince William, Rifles, received orders to march to this place, which I must say did not please our boys very well, for having been sent forward, they did not like the idea of going backward when the enemy was almost within sight."

Richmond Daily Dispatch (Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia), 25 June, 1861 - Camp Pickens, 22 June, 1861

"The Washington Volunteers, Company A, Capt. Sherman, have been attached to the First Regiment, and are now in camp with us. They are a gallant company, and will prove a valuable acquisition to our forces."

Richmond Daily Dispatch (Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia), 1 July, 1861 - Camp Pickens

"Gen. Wise was then in Charleston, and Capt. O. J. Wise's company, the Richmond Blues, left Charleston about 10 o'clock at night, June 29th, for Gilmer county, in consequence of having learned that about 100 of the enemy had crossed over and were committing depredations."

The Richmond Daily Dispatch (Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia), 10 July, 1861 - Charleston, Kanawha County, 30 June, 1861

Books/ Manuscripts

The Virginia Regimental Histories Series: First Virginia Infantry, Third Edition, by L A Wallace, Jr.

War history of the old First Virginia Infantry Regiment, Army of Northern Virginia, by Charles T Loehr

Richmond Volunteers: The volunteer companies of the City of Richmond and Henrico County, Virginia, 1861-1865, by Louis H Manarin and Lee A Wallace, Jr.

A guide to Virginia military organisations 1861-1865, Revised Second Edition by I A Wallace, Jr.

"Colonel Moore of the 1st was shot through the arm and side, Captain J. K. Lee, 1st, mortally wounded, it is thought, and by our own men, Lieutenant Harman slightly wounded, Colonel Fry, 1st, had a sunstroke and had to be carried off; his horse was shot."

Annals of the Lynchburg Home Guard, prepared by request by Charles M Blackford, Jr.

Notes

The 1st Virginia Infantry, Companies B, C, D, G, H, and K, were ordered to rendezvous at Camp of Instruction/ Lee, Hermitage/New Agricultural Society Fairgrounds, between the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad and Broad Street, two and a quarter miles northwest of the Capitol, Capitol Hill, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, on 27 April, 1861.

Organistion of 1st Virginia Volunteers, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, 1 April, 1861: Colonel P T Moore, Lieutenant Colonel W H Fry, Major W P Munford; Company A, Richmond Greys, Company A, Captain W M Elliott; Company B, Richmond City Guards, Captain J K Lee; Company C, Montgomery Guards, Captain J Dooley; Company D, Old Dominion Guards, Captain J Griswold; Company E, Richmond Light Infantry Blues, Captain O J Wise; Company G, Gordon's Company, Captain W H Gordon; Company H, Richmond Howitzer Company, Captain J W Randolph; Company I, Morris' Company, Captain R F Morris; Company K, Virginia Rifles, Captain F Miller; Unlettered Company, Richmond/ Fayette Artillery, Captain H C Cabell

Note: The Richmond/ Fayette Artillery was assigned to Colonel J B Magruder, Virginia Volunteers, at the Baptist College Artillery Barracks, on Bush Hill, south of Deep Run Turnpike, one and a quarter miles northwest of the Capitol, Capitol Hill, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, on 29 April, 1861, and was ordered to Gloucester Point, Gloucester County, Virginia, on 8 May, 1861.

Camp of Instruction/ Lee, Hermitage/New Agricultural Society Fairgrounds, between the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad & Broad Street, two & a quarter miles northwest of the Capitol, Capitol Hill, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, 23 April 1861: Camp of Instruction/ Lee, Hermitage/New Agricultural Society Fairgrounds, between the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad and Broad Street, two and a quarter miles northwest of the Capitol, Capitol Hill, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, was set up west of the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad, under the command of Colonel W Gilham, Virginia Military Institute, on 23 April, 1861, and the Virginia Military Institute Corps Cadets was assigned as drillmasters on 24 April, 1861. Brigadier General J H Winder, Confederate States Army, was assigned to command Camp of Instruction/ Lee, Hermitage/New Agricultural Society Fairgrounds, between the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad and Broad Street, two and a quarter miles northwest of the Capitol, Capitol Hill, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, on 16 July, 1861, and Colonel C Dimmock, ordnance, Provisional Army of Virginia, on 18 July, 1861 (See the 1st Rockbridge Artillery).

Note: Captain W I Smith, Richmond Greys, Company B, was appointed sergeant, Richmond Greys, Company A, on 19 April, 1861.

Spotswood Hotel, southeast corner of Main & Twelfth Streets, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, Company H (1st), 23 April-8 May, 1861: The 1st Virginia Infantry, Company H (1st), was ordered to the Spotswood Hotel, southeast corner of Main and Twelfth Streets, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, on 23 April, 1861, and was assigned to the Richmond Howitzer Battalion Artillery, 1st Company, under the command of Major G W Randolph, on 8 May, 1861 (See the Richmond Howizter Battalion Artillery, 1st Company).

Note: The Old Dominion Guards arrived at Camp of Instruction/ Lee, Hermitage/New Agricultural Society Fairgrounds, between the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad and Broad Street, two and a quarter miles northwest of the Capitol, Capitol Hill, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, on 27 April, 1861, and the Montgomery Guards (125) on 28 April, 1861.

Mustered for one year, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, Companies B, C, D, I, & K, 21, 24, 25, 26, & 27 April, 1861: The 1st Virginia Infantry, Company I, was mustered in state service for one year at Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, by Colonel & Inspector General J B Baldwin, Virginia Volunteers, on 21 April, 1861; Company B for one year on 24 April, 1861; Company C for one year on 25 April, 1861; Company K for one year on 26 April, 1861; Company D for one year on 27 April, 1861.

Note: The Beauregard Rifles was accepted in state service for one year at Phoenix Hall, northwest corner of King and Royal Streets, Alexandria, Alexandria County, Virginia, on 1 April, 1861, and the Washington Volunteers, Company A, on 22 April, 1861.

Alexandria, Alexandria County, to Culpeper Courthouse, Culpeper County, Virginia, Companies E (2nd) & F (2nd), 28 April, 1861: The Washington Volunteers, Company A, and the Beauregard Rifles were ordered to proceed by the Orange & Alexandria Railroad to Culpeper Courthouse, Culpeper County, Virginia, at 7 AM on 28 April, 1861, and were accompanied by Brigadier General/ Colonel P St G Cocke, Virginia Volunteers; Lieutenant Colonel & Assistant Adjutant General S Jones, Provisional Army of Virginia; and the Washington Volunteers, Company B. The Beauregard Rifles and the Washington Volunteers, Company A, arrived at Culpeper Courthouse, Culpeper County, Virginia, at 10 AM on 28 April, 1861 (See the Garrison at Alexandria).

Note: Captain C Boyle, Washington Volunteers, Company A, was appointed major, Virginia Volunteers, at Alexandria, Alexandria County, Virginia, on 29 April, 1861, and was stationed at Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, in the morning on 6 May, 1861.

Mustered for one year, Camp Pickens, Manassas, Prince William County, Virginia, Company F (2nd), 1 May, 1861: The Beauregard Rifles was mustered in state service for one year at Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, by Major G W Brent, Virginia Volunteers, on 1 May, 1861.

Note: The Beauregard Rifles arrived by the Orange & Alexandria Railroad at Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, on 29 April, 1861.

Mustered for one year, Camp of Instruction/ Lee, between the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad & Broad Street, two & a quarter miles northwest of the Capitol, Capitol Hill, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, Company H (2nd), 4 May, 1861: The 1st Virginia Infantry, Company H (2nd), was mustered in state service for one year at Camp of Instruction/ Lee, Hermitage/New Agricultural Society Fairgrounds, between the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad and Broad Street, two and a quarter miles northwest of the Capitol, Capitol Hill, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, by Colonel & Inspector General J B Baldwin, Virginia Volunteers, on 4 May, 1861.

Note: The Richmond Greys, Company B, was orded to Camp of Instruction/ Lee, Hermitage/New Agricultural Society Fairgrounds, between the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad and Broad Street, two and a quarter miles northwest of Capitol Hill, Capitol Hill, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, by Special Orders No.25, Headquarters of the Division, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, on 8 May, 1861.

Mustered for one year, Camp Henry, C George's, northwest of Culpeper Courthouse, Culpeper County, Virginia, Company E (2nd), 6 May, 1861: The Washington Volunteers, Company A, was mustered in state service for one year at Camp Henry, C George's, northwest of Culpeper Courthouse, Culpeper County, Virginia, by Lieutenant Colonel & Assistant Adjutant General S Jones, Provisional Army of Virginia, on 6 May, 1861.

Disposition of troops, Headquarters, Potomac Department, Culpeper Courthouse, Culpeper County, Virginia, 8 May, 1861: 6th Virginia Battalion Volunteers, Company E, Mount Vernon Guards (100), Captain S H Devaugh; Company G, Old Dominion Rifles (88), Captain A Herbert; Company H, Alexandria Riflemen (69), Captain M Mayre; Alexandria Home Guards (100), Captain J Latouche; Washington's Home Guards/ Fairfax Cavalry (53), Captain E B Powell; Border Guards/ Fairfax Cavalry, Captain M D Ball, at Alexandria, Alexandria County, Virginia; Fairfax Rifles (51), Captain W H Dulany, at Fairfax Station, Fairfax County, Virginia; Washington Volunteers, Company A (113), Captain C K Sherman; Porter's company (74), Captain J C Porter; Alexandria Artillery (86), Captain D Kemper, at Culpeper Courthouse, Culpeper County, Virginia; Richardson Guards, Captain J Welsh, at Madison Courthouse, Madison County, Virginia; Emmett Guards, Captain J E Towsen, Jr.; Irish Volunteers/ Triplett's Heavy Artillery, Captain T Triplett, at Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia; Rappahannock Cavalry/ Old Guards (64), Captain J S Green, at Amissville, Rappahannock County, Virginia; Black Horse Troop, Captain W H Payne, at Warrenton, Fauquier County, Virginia; Powhatan Troop, Captain J F Lay, en route to Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia

Consolidated return of the troops stationed at Camp Henry, C George's, northwest of Culpeper Courthouse, Culpeper County, Virginia, 20 May, 1861: Major F G Skinner, 19th Virginia Infantry, appears on a consolidated return of the troops stationed at Camp Henry, C George's, northwest of Culpeper Courthouse, Culpeper County, Virginia, on 20 May, 1861 (See the 19th Virginia Infantry).

Camp Henry, C George's, northwest of Culpeper Courthouse, Culpeper County, to Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, Company E (2nd), 22 May, 1861: The Washington Volunteers, Company A, arrived by the Orange & Alexandria Railroad at Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, on 22 May, 1861.

Note: The 1st Virginia Infantry, Companies B, C, D, G, H (2nd), I, and K, were sationed at Camp of Instruction/ Hermitage/New Agricultural Society Fairgrounds, between the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad & Broad Street, two & a quarter miles northwest of the Capitol, Capitol Hill, Richmond, Virginia, on 25 May, 1861.

Richmond to Norfolk, Company A, 21 April, 1861

The 1st Virginia Infantry, Company A, was ordered to proceed by the Richmond & Petersburg Railroad to Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia, on 21 April, 1861, and arrived by the Norfolk & Petersburg Railroad the same day.

Note: The 1st Virginia Infantry, Company A, was stationed at the Virginia Hotel, on Commerce Street, Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia, on 21 April, 1861.

Mustered for one year, Norfolk Academy Building, on Bank Street, Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia, Company A, 9 May, 1861: The 1st Virginia Infantry, Company A, was mustered in state service for one year at the Norfolk Academy Building, on Bank Street, Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia, by Major E Bradford, Virginia Volunteers, on 9 May, 1861.

Note: The 1st Virginia Infantry, Company A, was assigned to the 12th Virginia Infantry, Company G, on 12 July, 1861.

Richmond to Fredericksburg, Companies E (1st) & (F (1st), 24 April, 1861

The 1st Virginia Infantry, Companies E (1st) and F (1st), were ordered to proceed by the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad to Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, in the morning on 24 April, 1861, and arrived via Hanover Junction, Hanover County, Virginia, in the evening the same day.

Note: The 1st Virginia Infantry, Companies E (1st) and F (1st), and the Sparta Greys were stationed at Fredericksburg Courthouse, on Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, on 25 April, 1861 (See the 30th Virginia Infantry).

Troops stationed at Camp Mercer, Mercer Square/ Fairgrounds, between Frederick & Mercer Streets, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, 27 April, 1861: The 1st Virginia Infantry, Companies E (1st) and F (1st), the Sparta Greys, the Purcell Artillery, and the Caroline Light Dragoons were stationed at Camp Mercer, Mercer Square/ Fairgrounds, between Frederick and Mercer Streets, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, on 27 April, 1861 (See the Purcell Artillery).

Note: Camp Mercer, Mercer Square/ Fairgrounds, between Frederick and Mercer Streets, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, was under the command of Captain R M Cary, 1st Virginia Infantry, Company F (1st), on 9 May, 1861.

Troops stationed at Camp Mercer, Mercer Square/ Fairgrounds, between Frederick & Mercer Streets, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, 9 May, 1861: Captain R M Cary, 1st Virginia Infantry, Company E (1st); 1st Virginia Infantry, Company E (1st) (103)), Captain O J Wise; 1st Virginia Infantry, Company F (1st) (113), First Lieutenant R H Cunningham, Jr.; 2nd Virginia Battalion Volunteers, Company A, Fredericksburg Washington Guards (66), Captain J W Sener; Company B, Fredericksburg Rifle Guards (79), Captain R S Chew; Company C, Fredericksburg Artillery (55), Captain C M Braxton; Purcell Artillery (60), Captain R L Walker; Unattached Virginia Volunteers, Mount Pleasant Rifles, Captain V M Johnson; Caroline Greys (69), Captain R O Peatross

Note: The 1st Virginia Infantry, Company E (1st), was stationed at Poplar Spring, in the vicinity of Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, on 10 May, 1861, and Captain R M Cary, 1st Virginia Infantry, Company E (1st), was appointed lieutenant colonel, Virginia Volunteers, at Camp Mercer, Mercer Square/ Fairgrounds, between Frederick and Mercer Streets, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, on 13 May, 1861. Lieutenant Colonel R M Cary, Virginia Volunteers, was assigned to command the troops stationed between Camp Mercer, Mercer Square or Fairgrounds, between Frederick and Mercer Streets, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, and Potomac River on 14 May, 1861.

Camp Mercer, Mercer Square/ Fairgrounds, between Frederick & Mercer Streets, Fredericksburg to Aquia Creek Landing, Game Point, junction of Aquia Creek & Potomac River, Stafford County, Virginia, 14 May, 1861: The 1st Virginia Infantry, Companies E (1st) and F (1st), arrived by the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad at Aquia Creek Landing, Game Point, junction of Aquia Creek and Potomac River, Stafford County, Virginia, and on 14 May, 1861.

Note: The 1st Virginia Infantry, Companies E (1st) (103) and F (1st) (134), were stationed at Aquia Creek Landing, Game Point, junction of Aquia Creek and Potomac River, Stafford County, Virginia, between 26 May and 5 June, 1861.

Aquia Creek Landing, Game Point, junction of Aquia Creek & Potomac River, Stafford County, Virginia, Company E (1st), 28 May, 1861: The 1st Virginia Infantry, Company F (1st), was stationed at Game Point, Aquia Creek Landing, Game Point, junction of Aquia Creek and Potomac River, Stafford County, Virginia, on 28 May, 1861,

P Hedgman's Cottage, one mile west of Aquia Creek Landing, Game Point, junction of Aquia Creek & Potomac River, Stafford County, Virginia, Company F (1st), 28 May, 1861: The 1st Virginia Infantry, Company F (1st), was stationed at P Hedgman's Cottage, one mile west of Aquia Creek Landing, Game Point, junction of Aquia Creek and Potomac River, Stafford County, Virginia, on 28 May, 1861.

Note: The 1st Virginia Infantry, Companies E (1st) and F (1st), were ordered to Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, by Special Orders No.119, Paragraph II, Headquarters, Virginia Forces, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, on 25 May, 1861, and to Camp Mercer, Mercer Square/ Fairgrounds, between Frederick and Mercer Streets, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, by General Orders No.17, Paragraph II, Headquarters, Department of Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, on 29 May, 1861.

Marlboro Point, three & a half miles southeast of Aquia Creek Landing, Game Point, junction of Aquia Creek & Potomac River, Stafford County, Virginia, Company E (1st), 30 May, 1861: The Purcell Artillery and the 1st Virginia Infantry, Company E (1st), were stationed at Marlboro Point, three and a half miles southeast of Aquia Creek Landing, Game Point, junction of Aquia Creek and Potomac River, Stafford County, Virginia, on 30 May, 1861 (See the Purcell Artillery).

Skirmish at Naval Battery No.1, Aquia Creek Landing, Game Point, junction of Aquia Creek & Potomac River, Stafford County, Virginia, Company E (1st), 31 May, 1861: The 1st Virginia Infantry, Company E (1st), arrived at the Tump, one mile southeast of Aquia Creek Landing, Game Point, junction of Aquia Creek and Potomac River, Stafford County, Virginia, in the morning on 31 May, 1861, and was accompanied by the Purcell Artillery.

Note: The 1st Virginia Infantry, Company E (1st), was stationed at the Tump, one mile southeast of Aquia Creek Landing, Game Point, junction of Aquia Creek and Potomac River, Stafford County, Virginia, between 31 May and 1 June, 1861, and Captain O J Wise, 1st Virginia Infantry, Company E (1st), was stationed at Naval Battery No.1, Aquia Creek Landing, Game Point, junction of Aquia Creek and Potomac River, Stafford County, Virginia, during the skirmish with the U.S.S Thomas Freeborn, Anacostia, and Pawnee between 11.30 AM and 4.30 PM on 1 June, 1861.

Skirmish at Naval Battery No.1, Aquia Creek Landing, Game Point, junction of Aquia Creek & Potomac River, Stafford County, Virginia, Company F (1st), 31 May, 1861: The 1st Virginia Infantry, Company F (1st), was stationed at P Hedgman's Cottage, one mile west of Aquia Creek Landing, Game Point, junction of Aquia Creek and Potomac River, Stafford County, Virginia, on 30 May, 1861, and arrived at Aquia Creek Landing, Game Point, junction of Aquia Creek and Potomac River, Stafford County, Virginia, in the morning on 30 May, 1861.

Note: The 1st Virginia Infantry, Company F (1st), was stationed at Aquia Creek Landing,Game Point, junction of Aquia Creek and Potomac River, Stafford County, Virginia, between 31 May and 1 June, 1861.

Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, to Richmond, Henrico Couty, Virginia, Company E (1st), 10 June, 1861: The 1st Virginia Infantry, Company E (1st), was ordered to proceed by the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad to Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, on 10 June, 1861.

Note: The 1st Virginia Infantry, Company E (1st), was stationed at Camp of Instruction/ Lee, Hermitage/New Agricultural Society Fairgrounds, between the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad and Broad Street, two and a quarter miles northwest of the Capitol, Capitol Hill, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, between 10 and 13 June, 1861.

Richmond, Henrico County, to Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, Virginia, Company E (1st), 13-14 June, 1861: The 1st Virginia Infantry, Company E (1st), was ordered to proceed by the Virginia Central Railroad to Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, Virginia, in the morning on 13 June, 1861, and arrived at the Greenbrier Agricultural Society Fairgrounds, two miles southwest of Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, Virginia, on 14 June, 1861.

Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, to Camp of Instruction/ Lee, Hermitage/New Agricultural Society Fairgrounds, between the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad & Broad Street, two & a quarter miles northwest of the Capitol, Capitol Hill, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, Company F (1st), 14 June, 1861: The 1st Virginia Infantry, Company F (1st), was ordered to proceed by the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad to Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, on 14 June, 1861.

Note: The 1st Virginia Infantry, Company F (1st), was assigned to the 21st Virginia Infantry, Company F, at Camp of Instruction/ Lee, Hermitage/New AgriculturalSociety Fairgrounds, between the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad and Broad Street, two and a quarter miles northwest of the Capitol, Capitol Hill, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, on 28 June, 1861.

Mustered for one year, Greenbrier Agricultural Society Fairgrounds, two miles southwest of Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, Virginia, Company E (1st), 17 June, 1861: The 1st Virginia Infantry, Company E (1st), was mustered in state service for one year at the Greenbrier Agricultural Society Fairgrounds, two miles southwest of Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, Virginia, by Captain G W Carr, infantry, Confederate States Army, on 17 June, 1861.

Note: First Lieutenant G W Carr, 9th United States Infantry, Company I, resigned on 20 February, 1861, and was appointed captain, infantry, Confederate States Army, on 16 March, 1861. Captain G W Carr, infantry, Confederate States Army, was stationed at Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, Virginia, on 21 April, 1861, and the 1st Virginia Infantry, Company E (1st), was assigned to the 59th Virginia Infantry, Company A (1st), by General Orders, Headquarters, Wise Brigade, White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier County, Virginia, on 8 August, 1861. The 59th Virginia Infantry, Company A (1st), was assigned to the 46th Virginia Infantry, Company A, by General Orders No.81, Headquarters, Wise Brigade, White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier County, Virginia, on 13 August, 1861.

Mustered for one year, Camp of Instruction/ Lee, Hermitage Agricultural Fairgrounds, between the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad & Broad Street, two & a quarter miles northwest of the Capitol, Capitol Hill, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, 28 June, 1861, dated 21 April, 1861: The 1st Virginia Infantry, Company F (1st), was mustered in state service for one year at Camp of Instruction/ Lee, Hermitage Agricultural Fairgrounds, between the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad and Broad Street, two and a quarter miles northwest of the Capitol, Capitol Hill, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, by Colonel & Inspector General J B Baldwin, Virginia Volunteers, on 28 June, 1861, dated 21 April, 1861.

Note: The 1st Virginia Infantry, Company F (1st), was stationed at Camp of Instruction/ Lee, Hermitage/New Agricultural Society Fairgrounds, between the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad and Broad Street, two and a quarter miles northwest of the Capitol, Capitol Hill, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, between 14 and 28 June, 1861, and was ordered to proceed by the Virginia Central Railroad to Staunton, Augusta County, Virginia, on 18 July, 1861.

Arrival at Manassas Junction, 26 May, 1861

The 1st Virginia Infantry (850), Companies B, C, D, G, H (2nd), I, and K, under the command of Colonel P T Moore, were ordered to proceed by the Virginia Central Railroad to Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, by Special Orders No.110, Headquarters, Virginia Forces, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, at 10 AM on 25 May, 1861, dated 24 May, 1861, and arrived by the Orange & Alexandria Railroad at Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, at 2 PM on 26 May, 1861.

Note: The 2nd South Carolina Infantry and the Lynchburg Artillery were involved in a collision at the Orange & Alexandria Railroad, southwest of Orange Courthouse, Orange County, Virginia, in the morning on 25 May, 1861.

Collision at Orange Courthouse, Orange County, Virginia, 25 May, 1861: The 1st Virginia Infantry, Companies B, C, D, G, H (2nd), I, and K, were delayed by a collision at Orange Courthouse, Orange County, Virginia, in the morning on 25 May, 1861.

Note: The 1st Virginia Infantry, Companies B, C, D, G, H (2nd), I, and K, were stationed at Gordonsville, Orange County, Virginia, in the evening on 25 May, 1861.

ALarm at Fairfax Courthouse, 27 May, 1861

The 1st Virginia Infantry, Companies B, C, D, G, H (2nd), I, and K, were ordered to Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia, at 10.30 AM on 27 May, 1861.

Note: The 2nd South Carolina Infantry was stationed at Camp Beauregard/ Bull Run, Mitchell's Ford, on the Bull Run River, and the 1st South Carolina Infantry and the Alexandria Artillery at the heights east of Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia, in the morning 27 May, 1861.

Troops ordered to Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia, 27 May, 1861: Brigadier General M L Bonham, Confederate States Army; 1st Virginia Infantry, Companies B, C, D, G, H (2nd), I, K, Colonel P T Moore; 2nd South Carolina Infantry, Colonel J B Kershaw; Prince William Cavalry, Captain W W Thornton

Note: Brigadier General M L Bonham, Confederate States Army, and the Prince William Cavalry arrived at Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia, in the morning on 27 May, 1861 (See the Scott's Squadron Cavalry).

Mitchell's Ford, on the Bull Run River, to Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, 27 May, 1861: The 1st Virginia Infantry, Companies B, C, D, G, H (2nd), I, and K, arrived at Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, in the afternoon on 27 May, 1861.

Note: The 1st Virginia Infantry, Companies B, C, D, G, H (2nd), I, and K, arrived at Mitchell's Ford, on the Bull Run River, in the morning on 27 May, 1861.

Advance to Fairfax Courthouse, Companies B, D, G, & K, 1-2 June, 1861

The 1st Virginia Infantry, Companies B, D, G, and K, under the command of Major W Munford, were ordered to proceed by the Orange & Alexandria Railroad to Fairfax Courthouse, Fairfax County, Virginia, at 8 PM on 1 June, 1861, and arrived at Fairfax Station, Fairfax County, Virginia, at 11 PM the same day. Companies B, D, G, and K arrived at Fairfax Courthouse, Fairfax County, Virginia, at 6 AM on 2 June, 1861.

Skirmish at Fairfax Station, Fairfax County, Virginia, 1 June, 1861: The Warrenton Rifles, the Prince William Cavalry, and the Rappahannock Cavalry/ Old Guards, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel R S Ewell, cavalry, Provisional Army of Virginia, were engaged in a skirmish at Fairfax Station, Fairfax County, Virginia, at 3/4 AM on 1 June, 1861.

Note: The 1st Virginia Infantry, Companies B, D, G, and K, were stationed at the Hubbell House, Fairfax Courthouse, Fairfax County, Virginia, the evening on 1 June, 1861.

Detached duty at Fairfax Courthouse, Fairfax County, Virginia, 2-21 June, 1861: The 1st Virginia Infantry, Companies B, D, G, and K, were assigned to detached duty, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel R S Ewell, cavalry, Provisional Army of Virginia, at Fairfax Courthouse, Fairfax County, Virginia, between 2 and 21 June, 1861 (See the Skirmish at Fairfax Courthouse).

Note: The 1st Virginia Infantry, Companies C, H (2nd), and I, under the command of Colonel P T Moore, were stationed at Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, between 1 and 21 June, 1861.

Special Orders No.4, Paragraph II, Headquarters, Department of Alexandria, Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, Companies B, D, G, & K, 4 June, 1861: The 1st Virginia Infantry, Companies B, D, G, and K, under the command of Major W Munford, were ordered to Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, by Special Orders No.4, Paragraph II, Headquarters, Department of Alexandria, Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, on 4 June, 1861.

Note: The 7th Virginia Infantry, Companies A, C, F, H, and K, under the command of Colonel J L Kemper, were ordered to relieve the 1st Virginia Infantry, Companies B, D, G, and K, and proceed by the Orange & Alexandria Railroad to Fairfax Station, Fairfax County, Virginia, by Special Orders No.4, Paragraph II, Headquarters, Department of Alexandria, Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, on 4 June, 1861 (See the 7th Virginia Infantry).

General Orders No.25, Headquarters, Virginia Forces, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, 8 June, 1861: The 1st Virginia Infantry was assigned to the Confederate States by General Orders No.25, Headquarters, Virginia Forces, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, on 8 June, 1861, and was accepted in Confederate service on 1 July, 1861.

Fairfax Courthouse to Manassas Junction, Companies B, D, G, & K, 21 June, 1861

The 1st Virginia Infantry, Companies B, D, G, and K, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W H Fry, were ordered to Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, by Special Orders No.51, Paragraph IV, Headquarters, Department of Alexandria, Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, at 5 AM on 21 June, 1861, dated 20 June, 1861, and were accompanied by the 17th Virginia Infantry, Companies F and K. Companies B, D, G, and K arrived by the Orange & Alexandria Railroad at Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, via Fairfax Station, Fairfax County, Virginia, on 21 June, 1861 (See the 17th Virginia Infantry).

Note: The 1st Virginia Infantry was assigned to the Fourth Brigade, First Corps, Army of the Potomac, under the command of Colonel G H Terrett, by General Orders No.20, Headquarters, Army of the Potomac, Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, on 20 June, 1861.

Centreville & Stone Bridge, Companies E (2nd) & F (2nd), 22 June & 6 July, 1861

The Washington Volunteers, Company A/ 19th Virginia Infantry, Company F (1st), was ordered to Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia, at 8 AM on 22 June, 1861 (See the 19th Virginia Infantry).

Note: The Washington Volunteers, Company A, was assigned to the 19th Virginia Infantry, Company F (1st), by Special Orders No.54, Paragraph I, Headquarters, Army of the Potomac, Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, 21 June, 1861, and to the 1st Virginia Infantry, Company E (2nd), at Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia, by Special Orders No.59, Headquarters, Army of the Potomac, Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, on 22 June, 1861.

Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, to Stone Bridge, on the Bull Run River, Company F (2nd), 22 June, 1861: The Beauregard Rifles was stationed at Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, between 29 April and 22 June, 1861, and was ordered southeast of the Stone Bridge, on the Bull Run River, by Special Orders No.61, Headquarters, Army of the Potomac, Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, on 22 June, 1861.

Note: The Beauregard Rifles was assigned to Schaeffers Battalion Infantry, under the command of Acting Major & Captain F B Schaeffer, by Special Orders No.94, Headquarters, Army of the Potomac, Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, on 6 July, 1861 (See Schaeffer's Battalion Infantry).

Centreville, Fairfax County, to Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, Company E (2nd), 24 June, 1861: The 1st Virginia Infantry, Company E (2nd), arrived at Camp Pickens, Prince William County, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, on 24 June, 1861.

Prisoners of war, 2nd Connecticut Infantry, 24 June, 1861: Captain A G Kellogg, 2nd Connecticut Infantry, Infantry Company B; Sergeant A C Monroe, 2nd Connecticut Infantry, Rifle Company A; and Corporal C E Hawks, 2nd Connecticut Infantry, Infantry Company D, under the command of Second Lieutenant W English, 1st Virginia Infantry, Company B, were ordered to proceed by the Orange & Alexandria Railroad to Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, in the morning on 24 June, 1861, and arrived by the Virginia Central Railroad in the evening the same day (See the 2nd Connecticut Infantry).

Note: Sergeant A C Monroe, 2nd Connecticut Infantry, Rifle Company A, and Corporal C E Hawks, 2nd Connecticut Infantry, Infantry Company D, were captured on 19 June, 1861, and Captain A G Kellogg, 2nd Connecticut Infantry, Infantry Company B, was captured at Scott's, one mile northwest of Falls Church, Fairfax County, Virginia, on 21 June, 1861.

Special Orders No.92, Headquarters, Department of Alexandria, Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, 5 July, 1861: Brigadier General J Longstreet, Confederate States Army, arrived by the Orange & Alexandria Railroad at Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, on 2 July, 1861, and was assigned to command the Fourth Brigade, First Corps, Army of the Potomac, by Special Orders No.92, Headquarters, Department of Alexandria, Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, on 5 July, 1861.

Advance to Blackburn's Ford, 17 July, 1861

The 1st Virginia Infantry, Companies B, C, D, G, H (2nd), I, and K, were stationed at Camp Pickens, Prince William County, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, between 21 June and 17 July, 1861, and were ordered to Blackburn's Ford, on the Bull Run River, in the morning on 17 July, 1861.

Skirmish at Blackburn's Ford, 18 July, 1861

The 1st Virginia Infantry was engaged in the skirmish at Blackburn's Ford, on the Bull Run River, between 11 AM and 4.30 PM on 18 July, 1861.

List of killed, etc, 1st Virginia Infantry, at the skirmish at Blackburn's Ford, on the Bull Run River, 18 July, 1861: w Colonel P T Moore, Quartermaster W G Allan; Company B, k 2, w 5, t 7; Company C, k 3, w 6, t 9; Company E, k 2, w 2, t 4; Company G, k 3, w 6, t 9; Company H, k 1, w 3, t 4; Company K, k 2, w 3, t 2; Killed 13, wounded 27, total 40

List of killed, wounded, & missing of the 1st Virginia Infantry in the battle of Bull Run, fought 18 July, 1861, as called for by article 456 of the Army Regulations of C.S.A: Killed 7, wounded 24, missing 1, total 32

Note: The 1st Virginia Infantry was relieved by the 7th Virginia Infantry during the skirmish at Blackburn's Ford, on the Bull Run River, in the afternoon on 18 July, 1861 (See the 7th Virginia Infantry).

First battle of Manassas, 21 July, 1861

The 1st Virginia Infantry was stationed at Blackburn's Ford, on the Bull Run River, in the morning on 21 July, 1861.

East of Rocky Run, half a mile east of Blackburn's Ford, on the Bull Run River, 21 July, 1861: The 1st Virginia Infantry was ordered east of Rocky Run, half a mile east of Blackburn's Ford, on the Bull Run River, in the morning on 21 July, 1861.

General pursuit towards Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia, 21 July, 1861: The 1st Virginia Infantry was ordered on a general pursuit towards Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia, in the afternoon on 21 July, 1861.

Blackburn's Ford, on the Bull Run River, 21 July, 1861: The 1st Virginia Infantry was stationed at Blackburn's Ford, on the Bull Run River, in the evening on 21 July, 1861.

List of killed, etc, 1st Virginia Infantry, at the first battle of Manassas, 21 July, 1861: Company D, w 3, t 3; Company K, w 2, t 2; Wounded 6, total 6

Return of casualties in the 1st Virginia Infantry, Fourth Brigade, First Corps, Army of the Potomac, at the first battle of Manassas, 21 July, 1861: Wounded 6, total 6

Note: The 1st Virginia Infantry was ordered at or about the junction of the road between Centreville and Union Mills and the old Braddock Road, Fairfax County, Virginia, by Special Orders No.146, Headquarters, Army of the Potomac, Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, dated 22 July, 1861.

Butler's, three quarters of a mile north of Mitchell's Ford, on the Bull Run River, Company G, 22-23 July, 1861: The 1st Virginia Infantry, Company G, was assigned to picket duty at Butler's, three quarters of a mile north of Mitchell's Ford, on the Bull Run River, in the evening on 22 July, 1861, and was ordered to Blackburn's Ford, on the Bull Run River, on 23 July, 1861.

Blackburn's Ford to Centreville, 24 July, 1861

The 1st Virginia Infantry was ordered to Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia, by Special Orders No.155, Paragraph I, Headquarters, Army of the Potomac, Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, in the morning on 24 July, 1861, dated 23 July, 1861, and was stationed at Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia, between 24 July and 10 August, 1861.

Note: Special Orders No.146, Headquarters, Army of the Potomac, Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, dated 22 July, 1861, was revoked and the 1st Virginia Infantry was ordered to Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia, by Special Orders No.155, Paragraph I, Headquarters, Army of the Potomac, Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, dated 23 July, 1861.

Stone Bridge, on the Bull Run River, to Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia, Company F (2nd), 24 July, 1861: The Beauregard Rifles, under the command of First Lieutenant E H Cummins, was assigned to the 1st Virginia Infantry, Company F (2nd), and ordered to Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia, by Special Orders No.150, Headquarters, Army of the Potomac, Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, on 24 July, 1861, dated 23 July, 1861.

Note: Captain F B Schaeffer, Beauregard Rifles, was ordered to Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, by Special Orders No.150, Headquarters, Army of the Potomac, Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, on 23 July, 1861.

Organisation of Fourth Brigade, First Corps, Army of the Potomac, 25 July, 1861: Brigadier General J Longstreet, Confederate States Army; 1st Virginia Infantry, Colonel P T Moore; 7th Virginia Infantry, Colonel J L Kemper; 11th Virginia Infantry, Colonel S Garland, Jr.; 17th Virginia Infantry, Colonel M D Corse; 30th Virginia Cavalry, Companies B, C, F, & I, Lieutenant Colonel T T Munford; Richmond Howitzer Battalion Artillery, 1st Company, Captain J C Shields

Note: The 1st Virginia Infantry was assigned to the Fourth Brigade, First Corps, Army of the Potomac, under the command of Brigadier General J Longstreet, by Special Orders No.169, Headquarters, First Corps, Army of the Potomac, Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, on 25 July, 1861.

Centreville to fairfax Courthouse, 10 August, 1861

The 1st Virginia Infantry was ordered to Fairfax Courthouse, Fairfax County, Virginia, by Special Orders No.216, Paragraph III, Headquarters, First Corps, Army of the Potomac, Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, on 10 August, 1861, dated 9 August, 1861, and was stationed at Camp Harrison, south of Fairfax Courthouse, Fairfax County, Virginia, between 10 August and 16 October, 1861.

Note: The 1st Virginia Infantry, Company D, was assigned to picket duty at Falls Church, Fairfax County, Virginia, between 14 and 15 August, 1861, and the 1st Virginia Infantry and the 11th Virginia Infantry arrived at Munson's Hill, east of the Leesburg & Alexandria Turnpike, one and a quarter miles northwest of Bailey's Crossroad, Fairfax County, Virginia, on 27 August, 1861 (See the 11th Virginia Infantry).

Skirmish northwest of Munson's Hill, east of the Leesburg & Alexandria Turnpike, one & a quarter miles northwest of Bailey's Crossroad, Fairfax County, Virginia, Companies D, F, & K, 27 August, 1861: The 1st Virginia Infantry, Companies D, F, and K, were engaged in a skirmish northwest of Munson's Hill, east of the Leesburg & Alexandria Turnpike, one and a quarter miles northwest of Bailey's Crossroad, Fairfax County, Virginia, on 27 August, 1861.

Note: The 1st Virginia Infantry, Company D, was ordered to Falls Church, Fairfax County, Virginia, on 26 August, 1861, and to Munson's Hill, east of the Leesburg & Alexandria Turnpike, one and a quarter miles northwest of Bailey's Crossroad, Fairfax County, Virginia, in the morning on 27 August, 1861. Company D was ordered to Fairfax Courthouse, Fairfax County, Virginia, on 30 August, 1861.

Muster roll at Camp Harrison, south of Fairfax Courthouse, Fairfax County, Virginia, (719), dated August, 1861: Commissioned and non-commissioned staff (11), Company B (79), Company C (98), Company D (90), Company E (76), Company G (90), Company H (92), Company I (69), Company K (89)

Headquarters, Army of Potomac, F Baker's, old Female Seminary, Coombe Cottage, west of Fairfax Courthouse, Fairfax County, Virginia, 13 September, 1861: General J E Johnston, Confederate States Army, was stationed at Puckett's, two and a half miles northeast of Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, on 12 September, 1861, and set up headquarters, Army of the Potomac, at F Baker's, old Female Seminary, Coombe Cottage, west of Fairfax Courthouse, Fairfax County, Virginia, on 13 September, 1861.

Note: General P G T Beauregard, Confederate States Army, set up headquarters, First Corps, Army of the Potomac, at T R Love's, Dunleith, north of Fairfax Courthouse, Fairfax County, Virginia, on 12 September, 1861.

Withdrawal to Centreville, 16 October, 1861

The 1st Virginia Infantry was ordered to the road between Centreville and Union Mills (Station), southwest of Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia, in the morning on 16 October, 1861.

Note: Brigadier General J Longstreet, Confederate States Army, was appointed major general, Confederate States Army, on 7 October, 1861, and was assigned to the First Corps, Army of the Potomac, and ordered to report to General P G T Beauregard, Confederate States Army, at Fairfax Courthouse, Fairfax County, Virginia, by Specoal Orders No.419, Paragraph I, Headquarters, Army of the Potomac, on 12 October, 1861.

Reorganised at Yorktown, York County, Virginia, 27 April, 1862: The 1st Virginia Infantry was reorganised at Yorktown, York County, Virginia, on 27 April, 1862.

Surrendered at Appomattox Courthouse, Appomattox County, Virginia, 9 April, 1865: The 1st Virginia Infantry, under the command of Major General G E Pickett, surrendered at Appomattox Courthouse, Appomattox County, Virginia, on 9 April, 1865.

Brigadier General J Longstreet, Confederate States Army, Fourth Brigade, First Corps, Army of the Potomac, 25 June, 1861, dated 17 June, 1861: Major J Longstreet, paymaster, United States Army, was appointed lieutenant colonel, infantry, Confederate States Army, on 1 May, 1861, dated 16 March, 1861, and resigned at Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, on 9 May, 1861. Lieutenant Colonel J Longstreet, infantry, Confederate States Army, arrived at Galveston, on Galveston Island, Galveston County, Texas, in the morning on 11 June, 1861, and was accompanied by B F Terry, T S Lubbock, Dr P T Woodson, J A Wharton, and T J Goree. He was ordered to proceed by schooner to Brashear City, Berwick's Bay, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, at 2 PM on 11 June, 1861, and arrived in the evening on 14 June, 1861. Lieutenant Colonel J Longstreet, infantry, Confederate States Army, was ordered to proceed by the New Orleans, Opelousas & Great Western Railroad to New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, in the evening on 15 June, 1861, and arrived in the evening on 16 June, 1861. He was ordered to proceed by the New Orleans, Jackson & Great Northern Railroad to Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, in the evening on 17 June, 1861, and arrived by the Richmond & Danville Railroad at Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, on 21 June, 1861. Lieutenant Colonel J Longstreet, infantry, Confederate States Army, was appointed brigadier general, Confederate States Army, at Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, on 25 June, 1861, dated 17 June, 1861, and was ordered to proceed by the Virginia Central Railroad to Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, on 1 July, 1861. Brigadier General J Longstreet, Confederate States Army, arrived by the Orange & Alexandria Railroad at Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, on 2 July, 1861, and was assigned to command the Fourth Brigade, First Corps, Army of the Potomac, by Special Orders No.92, Headquarters, Department of Alexandria, Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, on 5 July, 1861. Brigadier General J Longstreet, Confederate States Army, was appointed lieutenant general, Confederate States Army, on 11 October, 1861, dated 9 October, 1861, and was assigned to the First Corps, Army of the Potomac, by Special Orders No.419, Paragraph I, Headquarters, Army of the Potomac, Camp Pickens, Manassas Junction, Prince William County, Virginia, on 12 October, 1861.

The 1st Virginia Infantry was assigned to the Second Brigade, Second Division, Potomac District, Department of Northern Virginia, under the command of Brigadier General R S Ewell, Confederate States Army, by General Orders No.15, Adjutant & Inspector General's Office, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, on 22 October, 1861.

Reports

OFFICIAL REPORT No.100: Series I, Volume 2 (Serial No.2), pp543-544
Brigadier General J Longstreet, Confederate States Army, Fourth Brigade, First Corps, Army of the Potomac, dated 28 July, 1861