Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-04-04
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RsaSosarters Military District Of Waskssstsn.
Pyopost MarsbaSs Office,
WdsksaS ton. ID. G., HarcA 81, 1861.
Gsaeras Orders. No Ain order to remove
facilities for deserton aud 10 guard against the
recurrence OF gross impositions which have
been pracfissd on United States soldiers by
some OF the dealers In military clothing in this
city, it Ia ordered that on and after the 9th day
OF April. 1864, the sale Of articles of clothing -
enlisted men OF the United States army within
the limits of the District of Columbia will be
conducted unc er military regulations usual at
military posts, Dealers in such artisles will
BE- required to obtain from thc Prov ost Marshal
q license 10 sell to enlisted soldiers. Licensed
dealers viii be permitted to sell to enlisted men
In the United States service, underclothiug,
military hats and caps, boots and shoes, and
SKY blue military pants. For the sale of other
clothing to enlisted men, special permits from
the Provost Marshal will be required in each
particular case. Applications TO the Provost
mended by some person of known loyalty and
appro we'd by the Mayor of the city Of Washing
ton or GEORGETOWN, respectively, according to
the location OF the place Of business (which
must be specified in the application OF the p trty
desiring such privilege. Such recommended
ton must certify TO the loyalty and good char.
acter Of the applicant.
All licensed callers shall post IN conspicu.
Gus position In their places Of business pta.
card bearing the words. "Licensed by Military
Authority" No dealers, licensed or o herwise,
will be permitted to exchange clothing with
any enlisted soldier
Any party selling articles of clothing to en-
listed United States soldiers in the District OF
Columbia after the publication of this order
without license, or exchanging clothing, will
he subject TO the Penalty of Imprisonment,
closing their places of business. and confisca-
ton OF their stocks.
By command of Brig. Gen. Martindale:
- T. 1NaRARAM.
NH 31.1w Colonel and Provost Marshal.
War Department, Adjutant Generals Office,
.--. Washington, March IL, 1854 !
Al! applications for leaves Of absence or per-
mission to visit Washington m asst oe addressed
must specify the business for which the officer
desires the permission. kilograms addressed
direct to the Secretary Of War on this subject
Will receive NO attention.
BY order Of The Secretary of War:
E. d TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adjptant General
HsadqHdrters Military District of Washington,
Washington, D. O., February 10, 1854. (
Gsaeral Orders No. 3-Col. T. Ingraham, Seth
IS Provost Marshal Of the Military District Of
Washington. He will be respected and obeyed
accordingly.
By command Of Brig Gen. Mar andale.
JOHN z. SHRRBURNR.
Re lett Assistant Adjutant General.
Passes to Visit the Army Of the Potomac.
l. Applications must be mads>at the Office Of
Majer LOUIS H. Pelouze, No. 90} F street. he.
tween nth and 18th streets, between II a. m,
and p. M, except Sundays. Major Pelouze
Is authorised to sign the passes.
= II not granted at the Office OF Major Pc
louze, the decision is final, and 40 reference
need be made at the War Department
B. Passes cannot be given to females to visit
the army.
BY order Of the Secretary Of War.
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