Dated “New Orleans, October 4, 1862.” One page, 5” x 8. Exhibits small smudge lower left corner. Text:

In accordance with the terms of the cartel recently negotiated between Major General Commanding this Department and Brig. Gen. Tilghman, of the Confederate Army, all prisoners of war, registered at these Headquarters for exchange, will be sent by steamers to Baton Rouge , La., on the 8^th October instant, leaving New Orleans at 10 o’clock, a.m., of that day.

Those officers, the terms of whose surrender permitted the retention of their side arms, will be allowed to take with them their swords only, but in no case will permission be granted to purchase arms of any description to carry beyond the lines; nor will any supplies be taken, further than the apparel actually worn at the time of their departure. / Major-General Butler. In protective sleeve.   [jp][ph:L]

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