"..growing out of the capitulation made betwixt General GRANT, of the United States Army, and General LEE, of the rebel army.."

In the order the three questions are listed as such-

"First. Whether rebel officers who once resided in the city of Washington, and went to Virginia, or elsewhere in the South, and took service, can return to the city, under the stipulations of the capitulation, and reside here as their homes?

Second. Whether persons who resided in Washington about the time the rebellion broke out, left the city and went to Richmond where they have adhered to the rebel cause, entered into the civil service or otherwise given in their support, comfort, and aid, can return to Washington, since the capitulation of General LEE's army and the capture of Richmond, and reside here under the terms of the capitulation?

Third. You state that, since the capitulation of General LEE's army, rebel officers have appeared in public in the loyal States wearing the rebel uniform; and you ask whether such conduct is not a fresh act of hostlity, on their part, to the United States, subjecting them to be dealt with as avowed enemies of the Government?"

The AG then quotes from Grant's surrender terms and then goes on to answer the questions. A very entertaining order to read, the Union treatment of the people in question was truly brutal! All by the order of the Secretary of War. Order measures roughly 5" x 7" and has wear as shown in the scan. A very rare authentic period order relating to the surrender of Lee and the Army of Virginia and the former rebel residents of Washington.