The national flag will be displayed at half-staff at the headquarters
of the several military divisions and departments, and at all military
posts, stations, forts, and buildings and vessels under the control
of the department until the remains of the late Chief Magistrate are
consigned to their final resting place at Canton, Ohio, on the afternoon
of Thursday, the 19th instant, on which day all labor will be suspended
at all military posts and stations and on all public works under the
direction of the department, and at 12 o'clock meridian twenty-one
minute guns will be fired from all military posts and stations.
The officers of the army of the United States will wear the usual badge
of mourning on their swords and the colors of the various military
organizations of the army will be draped in mourning for the period of
one month.
4. The following officers of the army will, with a like number of
officers of the navy selected for the purpose, compose the guard of
honor, and accompany the remains of their late Commander-in-Chief from
the National Capital to Canton, Ohio, and continue with them until they
are consigned to their final resting place:
The Lieutenant-General of the Army.
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