Military Order to Jonathan Dunham, 17 June 1844–B

To Acting Major Gen in command)

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You are hereby instructed to executute all orders, <​of the ​> & perform all services with as little noise and confusion as possible.— and take every precaution to prevent Groups of citizens &c from gath<​er​>ing on the bank of the , on the landing of boats or otherwise, and allay every cause & pretext of excitement as well as suspic[i]on, and yet act let your operations be efficient and decided.