I have come across an issue that has stumped me after much research.

I was wondering if anyone knew why two registers were issued in 1862. The usual January release as well as an August release persuant to a resolution passed by the Senate on April 23, 1862. I found a tidbit stating that the August printing limited to 3000 copies was printed for Congressional members only and was not meant for military or public use. Does anyone know why this second register was issued? Why does the 1862 register in general seem to be so scarce?

Also, in regard to this item,

It is a government bound book containing the first register of January, as well as numerous General Orders pertaining to troop movement through promotion and rank, as well as the August issue of the register, followed by more General orders.

There are roughly 40-50 general orders, and the two registers. One of the general orders is signed by Edward Townsend who was the assistant adjutant general in 1862, and the order pertains to the cashiering of officers in realtion to the surrender at Clarksville, Tenn under Colonel Rodney Mason.

Also, the stamped at the top of roughly 5-10 of the General orders is a red name stamp of "David Fitzgerald" who was the Librarian for the war department and this stamp looks to signify either he compiled this volume or was in some way a part of it's compilation. The General orders have two holes punched in them, as to show that they were once disbound and in pamphlet format. There are handwritten notes as to what General orders should follow each register and in what order.

Any additional info would be of much interest and duly appreciated. Regards, Mike.