Lot 172
Published by War Department, Washington, D.C., 1863. The General Orders compiled in this volume span June to December 1863 and include numerous notable orders such as order No. 252, which President Abraham Lincoln issued as a response to reports of unequal and harsh treatment of Black Union soldiers who had been captured by Confederate forces. In this order, Lincoln sought to address the mistreatment of Black troops by issuing a directive that conveyed a forceful message. The order states: "For every soldier of the United States killed in violation of the laws of war, a rebel soldier shall be executed. For every one enslaved by the enemy or sold into slavery, a rebel soldier shall be placed at hard labor on the public works, and continued at such labor until the other shall be released and receive the treatment due to a prisoner of war." The concept of an-eye-for-an-eye retaliation which Lincoln employed, though politically and logistically impossible, highlights his commitment to the equal rights and humanity for all Americans. While the order conveyed a strong message of equality, these principles were still a work in progress and it could not eliminate the deeply ingrained racism and hostility present during the Civil War and the harsh mistreatment of Black prisoners of war persisted. Other notable orders in this volume include order No. 315, which outlines the Habeas Corpus Suspension Act, a controversial law that allowed the suspension of habeas corpus, giving President Lincoln and his administration broader powers to arrest and detain individuals suspected of disloyalty to the Union. This act remains a significant and debated chapter in U.S. legal and constitutional history, raising questions about the balance between civil liberties and government authority during times of national crisis. Other orders contain announcements important to the army. Order No. 349, for example, announced that Major General William T. Sherman was appointed to the command of the Department and Army of the Tennessee, while order No. 398 contains a congratulatory message announcing that Major General Ulysses S. Grant and his troops received official thanks from Congress. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request
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