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Domestic News
July 2, 1863
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Local excitement over an order to send persons South; many notified and preparing to depart with families; rumor of revocation believed, but Provost Marshal confirms order will be carried out.
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The excitement in regard to the order for sending persons South, has been very great in this place for the last day or two. A large number were notified, and numbers were making preparations for departure, some with their families. The report current to-day, and generally believed is that the order has been revoked or suspended or modified in some manner. We presume the authorities will give information as to the decision arrived at. Upon inquiring at the office of the Provost Marshal, this afternoon, a gentleman was informed that the order would be carried out.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
What keywords are associated?
Order Sending South
Provost Marshal
Departure Preparations
Revocation Rumor
Domestic News Details
Outcome
the order would be carried out.
Event Details
Excitement in this place over order for sending persons South; large number notified and preparing for departure with families; report that order revoked or suspended believed; inquiry at Provost Marshal's office confirms order will be carried out.