C.S. Military Prison, }
Macon, Ga., July 4th, 1864, }
"I. Lieutenant-Colonel Thorp is relieved from duty as senior officer of prisoners for a violation of prison rules, and Lieutenant-Colonel McCrary will again assume that position.
"II. The same order and quiet will be observed on this day as on any other.
"III. A disregard of this order may subject offenders to unpleasant consequences.
"Geo. C. Gibbs, Captain Commanding."
After the meeting was over, Colonel Thorp was called out to headquarters, when the following conversation took place between Captain Gibbs and himself:
G.—"What's your name?"
Col.—"T.J. Thorp."
G.—"Were you addressing the officers in the prison?"
Col.—"I was."