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 | | To carry out the general object with the greatest promptitude and certainty, and with the least possible distress to the Indians, the country they are to evacuate is divided into three principal Military Districts, under as many officers of high rank, to command the troops serving therein, subject to the instructions of the Major General. |
 | | The Major General is fully persuaded that this injunction will not be neglected by the brave men under his command, who cannot be otherwise than jealous of their own honor and that of their country. |
 | | In either case, the men will be guarded and escorted, except it may be, where the women and children are safely secured as hostages, but, in general, families, families, in our possession, will not be separated unless it be to send men, as runners, to invite others to come in. |
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