After General Hooker was given command of the Army of the Potomac, Gen Sumner requested to be transferred to Missouri. He died before he could assume command.
From the archive of Capt William C Mitchell 70th Indiana Regiment
The product is an original 1863 Civil War General Order #71 announcing the death of Major General Summer. It falls under the category of collectibles, specifically in the militaria theme, making it a valuable historical item from the Civil War era. This document provides insight into the military operations and leadership during this tumultuous time in American history.