CONFEDERATE STATES,
Near Pensacola, Fla., March 18, 1861.
GENERAL ORDERS
NO. 4.
The commanding general learns with surprise and regret that some of our citizens are engaged in the business of furnishing supplies of fuel, water, and provisions to the armed vessels of the United States now occupying a threatening position off this harbor.
That no misunderstanding may exist on this subject, it is announced to all concerned that this traffic is strictly forbidden, and all such supplies which may be captured in transit to such vessels, or to Fort Pickens, will be confiscated. The more effectually to enforce this prohibition, no boat or vessel will be allowed to visit Fort Pickens, or any United States naval vessel, without special sanction.
Col. John H. Forney, acting inspector-general, will organize an efficient harbor police for the enforcement of this order.
By command of Brig. Gen. Braxton Bragg:
ROBERT C. WOOD, JR.,
Assistant Adjutant-General.