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Monday, September 12, 2011

10 September 1861


Tuesday, 10th Pleasant till night. This morning I took two men, went to the house of E. B. Jones and seized 6 kegs of powder. The 23d Ind. reg. arrived here to day.

[orders and circulars Loren would, or should, have seen concurrent with his diary entry...]
Head Quarters No 6, Head Quarters US Forces, Paducah, Ky, Sept 10th, 1861
It is hereby ordered that Guard Mounting shall take place between the hours of 8 & 9 o'clock each morning.  The old guard will discharge their guns in some safe place 9 ½ o'clock precisely.  The discharging of firearms except in case of attack or as specified in this order is strictly prohibited.  The regimental commands will have this order strictly enforced.
By order Brig Genl C. F. Smith

Head Quarters US Forces, Paducah, Ky, Sept 10th, 1861
Special Order No, The Commandant of the Reg stationed at Paducah will comply strictly with and furnish all details of made from these head quarters of men, teams & co.
By order of Brig Genl C F Smith

Special Order, Head Quarters US Forces, Paducah, Ky, Sept 10th, 1861
The commandants of Reg will in all cases send a non-commissioned officer with all details of men, who will be held responsible for their good behavior & who in case is to absent himself from the men.
By order of Brig Genl C. F. Smith

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