Preprinted document filled out in period ink. Document meas. approx. 7.50 x 9.75 inches. Item is in good condition with light surface dirt and light discoloration from age.

Document reads;

ADJUTANT AND INSPECTOR GENERAL’S OFFICE,

RICHMOND AUGUST 5^TH 1862

(EXTRACT)

SPECIAL ORDERS

NO 187

THE RESIGNATIONS OF THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED BY THE PRESIDENT, TO TAKE EFFECT TO-DAY:

5. LIEUT. GEO. W. KEITH CO.H 2^ND REGIMENT SOUTH CAROLINA RIFLES

BY COMMAND OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR

JNO. WITHERS, ASSISTANT ADJUTANT GENERAL

CAPT. CO. H

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George W. Keith was commissioned a 2^nd lieutenant in Company H, 2^nd South Carolina Rifles on May 1, 1862. He resigned on August 5, 1862.

The 2^nd South Carolina Rifles saw action at 2^nd Bull Run, Chancellorsville, Wauhatchie, Wilderness, North Anna, Cold Harbor and Fort Harrison.   [ad]

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