Jno. A. Rawlins, January 20, 1863
January 20, 1863.
No. 7. Memphis, Tenn., January 20, 1863.
I. All trading, trafficking, or the landing of boats at points south of Memphis other than at military posts or points guarded by the navy is positively prohibited.
II. All officers of boats violating this order will be arrested and placed in close confinement. The boats and cargoes, unless the property of the Government, will be turned over to the quartermasterâs department for the benefit of the Government.
III. All officers of the army passing up and down the river are directed to report all violations of this order, together with the names of the boats, place, and date, to the first military post on their route and to the commanding officer at the end of their route.
IV. The navy is respectfully requested to co-operate in the enforcement of this order.
By order of Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant:
Assistant Adjutant-General.
Abstract from Return of the Department of the Tennessee, Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant commanding, for the 20th January, 1863 (headquarters Youngâs Point, La).
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