GENERAL ORDER.
EXECUTIVE OF THE UNITED STATES, October 4, 1861.
Flag-officers of the United States Navy authorized to wear a square flag at the mizzenmast head will take rank with major-generals of the United States Army.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
WASHINGTON, October 14, 1861.
Lieutenant-General WINFIELD SCOTT:
The military line of the United States for the suppression of the insurrection may be extended so far as Bangor, in Maine. You and any officer acting under your authority are hereby authorized to suspend the writ of habeas corpus in any place between that place and the city of Washington.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
By the President:
WILLIAM H. SEWARD,
Secretary of State.
GENERAL ORDERS, NO. 94.