Order to Lieut. Caldwell, 29 Jan. 1861.

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Order to Lieut. Caldwell, 29 Jan. 1861.

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Order issued by John A. Dix, Secretary of the Treasury, commanding Lieut. Caldwell to arrest Capt. Breskwood and assume command of his cutter. If Capt. Breskwood attempts to interfere with Caldwell's command, Dix orders, "consider him as a mutineer & treat him accordingly." If anyone tries to take down the American flag, Dix adds, "shoot him on the spot." At the head of the order is written: Treasury Department, Jan. 29, 1861.

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