Guard in charge of John Gillock, political prisoner, will proceed to Fort McHenry. On arrival you will report to Commanding Officer, deliver charge with accompanying papers, receive receipt and return to these headquarters without delay.
By command, Major General Wallace.
John Woolley,
Lt. Col. and Provost Marshal.
I remember this young man very well. He was from Richmond. Subsequently, after testing his reliability, I made use of him for detective purposes. He was well acquainted with General Winder's men, hence his value to us.
FILE XIII.
Ordered to seize all copies of the New York "World," bringing in one of the great war episodes, the Bogus Presidential Proclamation—Governor Seymour's queer vigor appears.
Headquarters, Middle Department,
8th Army Corps,
Baltimore, May 18, 1864.
Provost Guards,
or U. S. Detectives.
Seize all copies of the New York World of this date, that may arrive from New York, or that you can find in the city.
By command, Major General Wallace.