212th

Updated: June 10, 2025

P. V., and then not two lines below, it is, John W. Holman, Private, Co. I, 212th Reg. P. V. Now, by G Colonel, one is certainly wrong, and that blunder did not come from Division Head-Quarters." "Will the General please indicate which is correct?"

William H. Armstrong - Red-Tape and Pigeon-Hole Generals: As Seen From the Ranks During a Campaign in the Army of the Potomac

"Colonel," said the General, hardly waiting for his entrance, "these mistakes multiply so, as I proceed in my duty as Reviewing Officer, that I am utterly confounded as to what course to pursue." "Will you please point them out, General?" "Point out the Devil! will you point to something that is strictly in accordance with the regulations? Here you have 'Private John W. Holman, Co. I, 212th Regt.

William H. Armstrong - Red-Tape and Pigeon-Hole Generals: As Seen From the Ranks During a Campaign in the Army of the Potomac