General Order No. 27 April 17, 1865
This is a general order issued by Headquarters Department of the Pacific at the direction of Major General McDowell. The order bans any public celebration of the assassination of the President. Any newspaper that violates the order is subject to seizure.
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R. C. Drum
United States Army Department of the Pacific
April 17, 1865
Paper
Letter from Apr. 17, 1865
This is a general order issued by Headquarters Department of the Pacific at the direction of Major General McDowell. The order bans any public celebration of the assassination of the President. Any newspaper that violates the order is subject to seizure.
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This item may be reproduced and used for any purpose, including research, teaching, private study, publication, broadcast or commercial use, with proper citation and attribution.
R. C. Drum
United States Army Department of the Pacific
April 17, 1865
Paper