Henry M. Naglee to C. D. Willard, August 14, 1863
Lieut. C. D. WILLARD, Nineteenth Regiment Wisconsin Volunteers:
You will forthwith assume command of the army tug boat General Jesup and proceed to the Albemarle Sound, where you will watch constantly and closely the water courses that flow into it from Princess Anne, Currituck, and Camden Counties of this department. You will burn all boats that you find upon the Pasquotank River, and seize and destroy or send to this ee all boats or other vessels that you find engaged in contraband trade. No fisheries will be allowed unless by special permission from these headquarters, and then you will satisfy yourself that all the restrictions that may be imposed are complied with. You will enforce the provisions of the special orders hereunto attached,* for which purpose you will communicate as often as necessary with the United States forces on the Pasquotank River. You will report, via the land forces above referred to, once a week to these headquarters, and more frequently if you have any important information to communicate.
By command of Brigadier-General Naglee:
Assistant Adjutant-General.
* See sub-inclosure, p. 58.
GENERAL Sean Hpgrs. EIGHTEENTH ARMY Corps,
In accordance with orders from headquarters Department of Virginia and North Carolina, the undersigned assumes command of the
Highteenth Army Corps. Ail existing orders and regulations will
remain in force until modified or revoked.