Shepley, George Foster, 1819-1878 [Orders for the government of Union occupied Richmond]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03744.02 Author/Creator: Shepley, George Foster, 1819-1878 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Document Date: 5 April 1865 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 19.5 cm, Width: 25.5 cm Order a Copy
Printed Order on wove paper accompanying a letter indicating the fall of Richmond (GLC03744.01). The document enumerates the regulations and orders given by Major General Godfrey Weitzel established for the government of Richmond and the preservation of public peace. Issued by Military Governor of Richmond George Foster Shepley.
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