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Bennett, A.G., fl. 1861-1865 General Orders, No. 1

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04130 Author/Creator: Bennett, A.G., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Charleston, South Carolina Type: Broadside Date: 19 February 1865 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 34.9 cm, Width: 34.8 cm Order a Copy

Orders announcing assumption of command at Charleston, South Carolina. States that "Charleston is declared to be under Martial Law. All functions heretofore exercised by the Mayor, commonality, civil and criminal courts, police authorities, and local governments, are now suspended." Informs that cooperating citizens will be protected. Announces Major R. H. Willoughby as Acting Assistant Provost Marshal. Signed in print as official by James F. Haviland, 1st Lieutenant, 127 Regiment N Y V. and A.A.I.G. Bennett signs in print as "Lieut. Colonel 21st Regt. U.S.C.T., Commanding City of Charleston, and Provost Marshal Northern District, Department of the South."

Bennett, A.G., fl. 1861-1865

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