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of men stated opposite the names of the works, respectively: Fort Pickens, for 200 men; Fort Barrancas, for 150 men; redoubt, for 50 men Fort Morgan, for 150 men; Fort Gaines, for 100 men. The barracks will be erected outside the forts at points which will be designated by Captain John C. Palfrey. U. S. Engineers. The quartermaster's department will furnish all materials and lolls required, but the labor will be performed by the troops of the garrisons. Garrison commanders are charged with the executing of this order.

By command of Major-General Granger:

F. W. EMERY,

Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General.

GENERAL ORDERS,
HEADQUARTERS FIRST BRIGADE FIRST DIVISION, RESERVE CORPS, 5. Dauphin Island, Ala., February 15, 1865.

In pursuance to an order from headquarters Military Division of West Mississippi, I hereby assume command of the First Brigade, First Division, Reserve Corps. Existing orders will be continued in force until charged by future orders.

J. R. SLACK,

Brigadier-General.

GENERAL ORDERS,
HDQRS DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA, 14. Barrancas, february 15, 1865.

In compliance with Special Orders, 34, current series, from headquarters Department of the Gulf, Brigadier General Thomas J. McKean hereby relinquishes the temporalty command of this district to Brigadier General A. Asboth, U. S. Volunteers.

By command of Brigadier-General McKean:

G. G. BENNETT,

First Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.

GENERAL ORDERS,
HDQRS. DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA, 15. Barrancas, February 15, 1865.

In compliance with Special Orders, 34, extract 4, headquarters Department of the Gulf, dated february 4, 1865, the undersigned hereby resumes command of the District of West Florida.

A. ASBOTH,

Brigadier-General, Commanding.

CIRCULAR,
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA, 4. Barrancas, February 15, 1865.

Brigadier General Thomas J. McLKean having been relieved of his temporary command of this district, tenders thanks to the troops generally for their attention to duty and prompt obedience to orders while under his command. He hopes and trusts that the day is not distant when the continued success of our arms and the condition of the country will allow them all to return to their fiends and peaceful firesides. By command of Brigadier-General McKean:

G. G. BENNETT,

First Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.


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