Description: is printed general order is dated from Richmond, Virginia, on May 18, 1865. Under the header “Head Quarters Military Division of the James,” General Orders No. 7 clarifies the amnesty rules for surrendered rebels. “The President’s proclamation in regard to former offices of the rebel government in Virginia,” it reads, “does not apply to clerks of record-courts, sheriffs, and local magistrates retained in officer or appointed under military orders.” It further clarifies that these offices “are therefore directly responsible to the military power for their conduct and the proper performance of their duties. It states secondly that “No civil officer will be appointed or retained in office by military authority who has not voluntarily taken the oath of allegiance or who does not come within the provisions of the Amnesty Proclamation.” The order is given in the name of Major General Henry W. Halleck by his adjutant John C. Kelton.The document measures about 5” x 8” and is in excellent condition. Lightly toned. There is a single vertical crease where it was once folded.Please see my other items for more interesting Civil War letters, documents, and images.Foreign shipping is provided through eBay's global shipping program.
Price: 20 USD
Location: Champaign, Illinois
End Time: 2024-12-20T13:21:39.000Z
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Conflict: Civil War (1861-65)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
