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Old Book 33.13 a@ General OrdersNo. 1

1. Pursuant to orders from the HeadQuarters Military Division of the South West, dated New Orleans, June 13$th$, 1865, the undersigned asumes command of all Troops within the State.

2. No passes or permits will be organized on the coast of Texas except by authority from HeadQuarters Military Division of the South West or from these HeadQuarters.

G. Granger Major-General, Commanding.

General OrdersNo. 2

HeadQuarters District of Texas Galveston Texas June 19$th$ 1865.

General OrdersNo. 3

The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, “all slaves are free.” This involves an absolute equality of personal rights and rights of property between former