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they are a resident, or to the Headquarters of the nearest Military Post within the Sub-District. 

Inhabitants of the District who wish to become loyal citizens of the United States will seek the proper authorities, and not be sought after. It must be a voluntary act to restore them to the rights of citizens. 

Commanding Officers of Sub-Districts will not grant leave of absence to commissioned officers or enlisted men to go beyond the limits of their Sub-District without the approval of the General commanding the District of Savannah. 

The attention of Commanding Officers of Sub-Districts is called to General Orders No. 4, Headquarters Department of Georgia, Augusta, Ga., July 14, 1865, which will be strictly enforced in every particular, except that portion of paragraph second relating to the seizure of private property, which has been so modified by the General commanding the Department as to allow the military authorities to take such buildings as may be necessary for officers' quarters and the storage of Government property. 

By command of Brev. Maj. Gen J. M. BRANNAN.
Will A. Coulter,
Ass't Adj. Gen'l

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