5 x 8, imprint.

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.