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POLK letters: September 29, 1862
1862, Sept. 29
A special order of Brig. Gen. G. F. Shepley, Military Governor of Louisiana concerning omission in the service of the Protestant Episcopal Church in New Orleans of the prayer for the President of The U. S. and others in authority. 1 p. (typed copy).
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Rev. Mr. Fulton, Rector of Calvary Church Prytania near Sixth St State of Louisiana Executive Department New Orleans, September 29th, 1862
(Seal)
Special Order No. 33
The omission in the service of the Protestant Episcopal Church in New Orleans of the prayer for the President of the United States and others in authority, will be considered as evidence of hostility to the Government of the United States.
By order of
Brig. Gen. G.F. Shepley,
Military Governor of Louisiana
James F. Miller, Asst. Adjt. General