The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1815-04-22
H. Quarters, Tn Nil Dist.
Adi'f. Generals Office,
S.We1y Or.leuDe TT1rrb "A Iof
70 N|TItUTI8, 'IV4TCN IF, 10
GENERAL ORDERS

~, GENERAL ORDERS.
The Major General is at length enabled to
perform the pleasing task of restoring to Ten
nessee, Kentucky, Louisiana and the terrific
ry of the Mississippi, the brave troops who
have acted such distinguished part in the
war which has Just terminated. In restoring
these brave men to theirhomes, mach eyer.
ton is expected of. and great responsibility
held on the commanding officers of the differ
ent corps, Itis required of Major Generals
Carroll and Thomas, and Brig. Gen. Coffee.
to march their commands without unnecessa-
ry delay TO their respective states, and have
them mustered for payment and DISCHARGED.
The troops from the Mississippi TERRITORY
and state of Louisiana, both militia and vo-
lunteers, will be Immediately mustered Oh. of
service by Major Davis, Assistant Inspector
5eneral, paid and discharged. Every ar
rangement will be made through the de-
partmeht of war, to have the troops of Ten
nessee and Kentucky paid off the soonest pos
sibie after their return. All public arms, ac-
coutrement3, camp equpage and military
stores OF every description, noty in the posses
sion OF the different troops herein directed To
be discharged, will be Immediately deposited
with the Deputy Commissary of Ordnance
and. Quarter Master General, EXCEPT such
camp equipage as is absolutely necessary
tor the troops on their return march, which
mus oc uChFeTeu 10 some public agent on
their dismissal. The O. NJ. G.. is hereby or.
dered to furnish transportation for all inva-
lids belonging to the different corps. Those
who cannot be moved without imminent dam
ger OF their lives, must be well accommoda-
ted and supplied with hospital stores, and a
suthcient number Of surgeons retained to at
tend them. The contractor will furnish pro-
visions for the troops herein named, ON their
return march, on the requisition of the res
pectiye commanding officers; who, it Is ex-
pected, will use every care and attention that
no Expectations are committed on private
property and are held personally fespon-
sible to remunerate, agreeably to the reg,ia-
tons OF the, war department, all dariages on
property injured or destroyed by their COM
mands.
The Maj. General has again the satisfac-
ton of announcing the appreciation of the
President OF the u. States to the conduct of
the troops under his command, expressed in
fattering terms through the hon. the Score
tary of War.
In parting with those brave men whose
destines have been so long united with his
own, and al whose labors and glories il IL his
happiness and his boast to have participated.
the commanding general can neither suppress
| MS feelings, nor give utterance to them AS he
ought. In what terms can he bestow suitable
praise OF merit so extraordinary. so unparal-
leled Let him in one burst ofioy, gratitude
and exultation, e2Claim -" These are the
| saYours OF their courtry-these the patriot
soldiers who triuTrphed over the invincjbles
Of Wellington, and conquered the conqisrors
| Of Europe With what batierce did Won
! submit To privations@-with what fortitute did
you endure fatigae--what vslor did y6,i dis.
| play in the day of battle You have 81 cured
to America proud name among the nations
Of The earih--a glory which Will never pc
| rish."
Possessing those dispositions which equally
! sdoru the citizen and the soldier, the c5,pec-
| tations ct your country will be met in peace
| rs her wishes have been gratified in war
| 80 then, my brave companions, 20 your