“‘THOMAS O. MOORE.
“‘By the Governor.
“‘P. D. HARDY, Secretary of State.”
[INDORSED.]
“‘I, Maurice Grivot, Adjutant and Inspector-General of the State of Louisiana, do hereby certify that————————, named in the within commission, did, on the twenty-second day of May, in the year 1861, deposit In my office his written acceptance of the office to which he is commissioned, and his oath of office taken according to law.
“‘M. GRIVOT‘“Adjutant and Inspector-General La.’
“And whereas such military organization elicited praise and respect, and was complimented in general orders for its patriotism and loyalty, and was ordered to continue during the war, in the words following:—
“‘Headquarters Louisiana Militia,
“‘Adjutant-General’s Office, Mardi 24, 1862.
“‘Order No. 426: