Reassignment orders, 1864 October 4

The Forrest Family Manuscript Collection primarily contains correspondence between family members, which discuss health, travel, and schooling. Letters from Matthew Robinson to his mother, Mary Forrest, and his stepfather, Moreau Forrest, primarily discuss his studies at New-Ark College. Multiple letters from Moreau to Mary relate his work as a United States Marshal. The reassignment orders for their son, Moreau, to the Mississippi Squadron are also included.