2009-04
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/31/2009
Confederate field printed broadside, 3-1/4" x 11-1/2," glue residue at top, else fine. Field issued by Maj. Gen. Jos. Wheeler, General Orders No. 4, "Head Quarter's, Wheeler's Cavalry Corps, March 11, 1863." The GO lists ten parts primarily addressing absent without authority, "II. Any enlisted man found one mile from camp ... will be considered a deserter." and, "III. Any enlisted man absent from three consecutive Roll calls ... will be considered a deserter." and, "IV. Any enlisted man on detached duty, who shall fail to report back to his regiment ...be considered a deserter."
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