[1328] Meline’s Report, Jan. 27, 1868. See also [Ch. XIII] below.
[1329] G. O. No. 76, Oct. 18, 1867; Journal of Convention of 1867, pp. 1-3.
[1330] McPherson, p. 319; Journal of Convention, 1867, pp. 110, 111, 276; N. Y. World, Dec. 14, 1867. When the convention passed a resolution indorsing the “firm and impartial, yet just and gentle,” administration of Pope, three delegates voted against it because they said Pope had not done his full duty in removing disloyal persons from office but, after being informed of their politics, had left them in office. Journal of Convention, 1867, pp. 110, 111. For account of the convention, see below, [Ch. XIV].
[1331] G. O. No. 101, Dec. 20, 1867; McPherson, p. 319; Journal of Convention, p. 267.
[1332] The 45th United States Infantry, a negro regiment.
[1333] McPherson, p. 346; G. O. No. 104, H. Q. A. (A. G. O.), Dec. 28, 1867; G. O. No. 1, 3d M. D., Jan. 1, 1868.
[1334] Herbert, “Solid South”; N. Y. Times, Jan. 24, 1868.
[1335] G. O. No. 3, 3d M. D., Jan. 6, 1868.
[1336] G. O. No. 16, 3d M. D., Jan. 27, 1868; Annual Cyclopædia (1868), p. 15; Report of Major-General Meade’s Military Operations and Administration of the 3d M. D., etc. (pamphlet); N. Y. Times, Jan. 24, 1868.