J. P. Garesohe, November 27, 1862
November 27, 1862.
No. 23. Nashville, Ienn., November 27, 1862.
Information having reached these headquarters to the effect that large quantities of goods of every description are being sold by sutlers and other parties to citizens, and by them being passed beyond the lines of this army, thereby giving aid and comfort to the enemy, the following regulations will hereafter be strictly observed:
I. All army sutlers are required to join their regiments, and they will not be permitted to sell goods to any but persons connected with the army.
II. Nosutler will be permitted to ship boots, shoes, or any articles of clothing to his regiment, unless he first obtain a certificate from the commanding officer of the regiment, stating that such articles and quantities (which must in all cases be specified) are absolutely necessary for the comfort of his men, and also receive a permit from the colonel, approved by brigade and division commanders, for the shipment of such goods to the regiment. Ill. No persons whatever, other than regular sutlers, will hereafter be permitted to follow this army or to establish themselves within its ines.
IV. In towns and cities, now or hereafter within the lines of this army, no person will be allowed to sell goods needed for the use of the resident citizens unless he be a resident trader. To such, upon application to the provost-marshal-general or provost-marshal of the post, a permit, with such restrictions as he may deem necessary, will be granted, proper assurance being given of the loyalty and fidelity of the applicant.
V. Any person or persons found shipping, selling, or attempting to sell goods, either directly or indirectly, in violation of the above orders,
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will be immediately arrested, their goods confiscated, and the facts reported to these headquarters. Corps, division, brigade, regimental, and post commanders will be held responsible for the strict enforcement of these orders.
By command of Major-General Rosecrans:
Assistant Adjutant-General and Ohief of Staff.