1862 - War Dept. Orders to Combat the "Evil" of AWOL - Ephemera 1030

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1862

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Approximately 4.75" x 7".

War Department Orders No. 92, July 31, 1862. "The absence of officers and privates from their duty under various protests . . . makes it necessary that efficient measure be taken to enforce their return to duty. . .. This evil, moreover, tends to greatly discourage the patriotic impulses of those who would contribute. . .. Any officer or private whose health permits him to visit watering places or places of amusement . . . will be considered fit for military duty. and as evading duty by absence. . .."

Small chip at upper left. In nice shape.

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