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and to require the Soldiers above-named - to return to the 5^th
Regiment-Alabama volunteers. The withdrawal of the men, above
named[?[ would have reduced the Company below the prescribed number
and prevented the consummation of the Regimental organization.
My aid permitted them to remain in the Company. A Regiment, of the
finest quality, with Col. Shelley as its Commander, - has been organized,
and is now ready ^and anxious^ for active service. Their term of service - as twelve-months
men will expire in a few weeks.

In consideration of these facts - I hope you will pardon any
irregularity which may have supervened in the organization of the
Regiment - and permit the men to remain where they are. The
men are, certainly, not to blame. c
Very Resply, Your ob'^t Ser'^t (Signed) Jn^o Gill Shorter

c Executive Department;
Montgomery, Alabama, April 4th, 1862.
Special Order N^o 1.
It is hereby ordered that Harman Camisca - a convict
in the Penitentiary, be, forthwith committed to close
confinement - in his Cell, until the next Term of the Circuit Court of
Coosa County, and that he be then remanded to said Court
to be tried for killing A. Burrows, Late lessee of the Penitentiary.
(Signed) Jn^o Gill Shorter.

Executive Department;
Montgomery, Alabama, April 4th, 1862. c
copy Special order N^o 2.
It is ordered that Disaboro[?] Ramo - and George Barrett,
convicts in the Penitentiary, who assisted in subduing
Harman Camiska - while engaged in killing the late Lessee
be forthwith pardoned - restored to all the rights of citizenship
and released from further confinement in the Penitentiary.
(Signed) Jn^o Gill Shorter. c

Executive Department;
Montgomery, Alabama, April 4th, 1862.
Special order N^o 3.
It is, hereby, ordered, that the Watchmen - and all
proper officers of the Penitentiary - who have - or may have, the
direction and control of the Convicts, Shall shoot-down any
and all Convicts, who may engage in any revolt - or Acts
of Disloyalty to the Warden or other authorities, of that institution.
(Signed) Jn^o Gill Shorter.
c
Proclamation, by the Governor of Alabama.
Executive Department;
Montgomery, Alabama, April 10^th 1862
Notwithstanding the urgent appeals which have been made in
every form, by the press - by our public officials - including the
Proclamation, which has heretofore issued from the Executive Department;
and notwithstanding the plain course of action - which patriotic
duty demands - I have been pained to hear that there are some among
us, who, disregarding every other consideration, and, selfishly, pursuing
their own sordid interests, are preparing to plant their usual
crop of cotton - instead of a provision crop. I am happy to believe
that these men are few in number, and can be easily identified,
and should be held-up to the notice and condemnation of their
fellow-citizens. I again warn the people against such a
suicidal policy, and appeal to every true and loyal Citizen, to
discourage - and denounce it in every proper way; and, if it be necessary,
even to withdraw all sympathy and protection from men, who will
deliberately peril the welfare of their country - to gratify the mere
thirst for Gold. Though ours is a free Country, and we mean, with