From the Richmond Dispatch, 6/23/1862, p. 1, c. 5

Military Orders. – By a recent order promulgated by the General commanding the Department of Henrico, Captain W. Sidney Winder, A. A. G., is charged with all correspondence relative to the administration of martial law in this city and vicinity. Capt. Henry Wirtz, A. P. M., whose office is in Manchester, has been placed in charge of the several bridges crossing James river at this place. All derectives connected with the several Provost Marshals' offices will be held responsible for all property taken from persons arrested by them.

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