Ordered, second. That vessels and domestic produce from Norfolk, permitted by the military commandant at Fort Monroe for the military purposes of his command, shall on his permit be allowed to pass from said port to their destination in any port not blockaded by the United States.
Executive Order—Concerning Blockade
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Third. That suitable ceremonies be had upon the occasion, under the direction of Major-General William T. Sherman, whose military operations compelled the rebels to evacuate Charleston, or, in his absence, under the charge of Major-General…
Fourth. That the naval forces at Charleston and their commander on that station be invited to participate in the ceremonies of the occasion.
I believe that it is not only possible, but in fact easier, to do this without deciding or even considering whether these States have ever been out of the Union, than with it.
I am considering, and shall not fail to act when satisfied that action will be proper.
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