NAVY DEPARTMENT,
_Washington, June 3, 1868_.
The death of ex-President James Buchanan is announced in the following
order of the President of the United States:
[For order see preceding page.]
In pursuance of the foregoing order, it is hereby directed that thirty
minute guns be fired at each of the navy-yards and naval stations on
Thursday, the 4th instant, the day designated for the funeral of the
late ex-President Buchanan, commencing at noon, and on board the
flagships in each squadron upon the day after the receipt of this order.
The flags at the several navy-yards, naval stations, and marine barracks
will be placed at half-mast until after the funeral, and on board all
naval vessels in commission upon the day after this order is received.
GIDEON WELLES,
_Secretary of the Navy_.
GENERAL ORDERS, No. 33.
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY,
ADJUTANT-GENERAL'S OFFICE,
_Washington, June 30, 1868_.
By direction of the President of the United States, the following orders
are made:
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