WAR DEPARTMENT Adjutant General's Office, Washington, May 29, 1865
Memorandum:
Where deserters have been arrested during the continuance of the President's [Lincoln] Proclamation, of March 11, 1865, they are entitled to its benefits.
By Order Of The Secretary Of War:
L.H. PELOUZE Assistant Adjutant Genetal
Light age toning and wear. There are two very tiny punch holes at the left edge which do not affect any of the content.