[Untitled], August 5, 1865

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It being possible that doubts may arise on the part of some of the authorities, whether the dispositions of the decree of the 29th of July, 1861, are to be considered in full force, in view of the present position of the United States of America, his Majesty the King, through the marine and colonial department, is pleased hereby to declare unto all the governors of the colonial provinces, to the major general of the navy, and to the inspectors of the navy, that the said decree of the 29th of July, 1861, continues to subsist in full force, and that it is their duty to execute the same in the most punctual and stringent manner.