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HDQRS.
ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 1, 1865
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Mobile, Ala., May 1, 1865
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Mr.
Allan Pinkerton, of the U.S. special service, and any person or persons
designated by him to act with him, or in his behalf, are hereby permitted
to pass anywhere within the limits of this military division and beyond
the lines for the purpose of capturing the murderer of Abraham Lincoln and
his associates, in case they should attempt to conceal themselves in this
portion of the country or endeavor to escape across the Mississippi River.
Mr. Pinkerton will also give his attention to Jeff. Davis and the members
of his cabinet and other noted rebel leaders, should similar attempts be
made by them. Commanding officers within the limits of this command are
instructed to furnish every facility within their reach for the above-named
purposes.
P. JOS. OSTERHAUS,
Major-General and Chief of Staff.
Major-General and Chief of Staff.