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SPECIAL ORDERS
Hdqrs. Dept. of Va. and N. Carolina
In the Field, near Point of Rocks, Va., June 14, 1864
I. Maj. Gen. Q.A. Gillmore, having requested a court of inquiry upon his official action in the expedition to Petersburg because of the endorsement of disapproval upon his report of his conduct made by the commanding general thereon, his request is granted, and the court will be convened as soon as the interest of the public service will permit.
II. Maj. Gen. Q.A. Gillmore is relieved of his command and will proceed to Fortress Monroe forthwith, to await the action of the court of inquiry requested by him.
By Command of Major-General Butler:
R.S. DAVIS
Major and Assistant Adjutant-General