CIVIL WAR FREEDMEN PROTECTION ORDER PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION 14TH AMENDMENT For Sale

After the Civil War the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution was designed to protect the rights and provide equal protection tof the Freedmen. In 1871 President US Grant proclaimed that due to the failure of local communities to maintain the provisions of the Amendment, it is the duty of all US Army officers and men to enforce the 14th Amendment when they see it in violation, and to protect citizens of every race and color. An Original War Department General Order issued at Washington, May 15, 1871 announcing the Proclamation of he President, with the addition that the Secretary of War announces that the regular forces of the United States Army shall be employed in assisting civil authorities in making arrests of persons violating such rights , in preventing the rescue of persons accused under the act, and in breaking up bands of disguised marauders and armed organizations acting against the peace and lawful pursuits of the citizens of any state.2pp 8 x 5" Disbound, ptd with minor age stains, and 2 small punch holes in left margin. Overall VG.