Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton replaced Burbridge with Major General John Palmer.

Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton said, "Now he belongs to the ages."

Eckert was well respected by Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton and President Abraham Lincoln for his organizational skills.

Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton required that black regiments be commanded by white officers.

Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton ordered Mary from the room as she was so unhinged with grief.

Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton decided white officers would be in charge of all "colored" units.

Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton agreed to order him north to raise troops for the expedition against Vicksburg.

The board, created by the Secretary of War, Edwin M. Stanton, was designed to replace a civilian board that he had created in 1862.

Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton awarded some of the raiders with the first Medal of Honor.

Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton awarded the first Medals of Honor to several of the raiders.