THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 28, 1862  This is an extremely significant issue, from shortly after the fall of New Orleans to the Yankee forces under the command of Major General Benjamin Butler. Most of the front page of this single sheet newspaper is taken up with many of Butler's General Orders concerning the occupation of the City, sixteen in all, along with other military pronouncements concerning the occupation. Additionally, over a full column of the ftpg. is taken up with his famous "PROCLAMATION" dated May 1, 1862 concerning his occupying New Orleans (see photos for portions), beginning: "The City of New Orleans...having been surrendered to the combined naval & land forces of the United States, & having been evacuated by the rebel forces in whose possession they lately were...have come to restore order, maintain public tranquility, enforce peace & quiet..." with more. Further on is: "...All persons in arms against the United States are required to surrender themselves, with their arms...All persons still holding allegiance to the Confederate States will be deemed rebels against the Government of the United States....A sufficient force will be kept in the city to preserve order & maintain the laws..." and so much more, ultimately signed at its end: Major Gen. Butler. Following this are his many General Orders, including his infamous Order #28 in which he accused the women of being common prostitutes, which would rouse the anger of so many. This order reads in part:
"As the officers & soldiers of the United States have been subject to repeated insults from the women (calling themselves ladies) of New Orleans...it is ordered that hereafter when any female shall, by word, gesture or movement, insult or show contempt to any officer or soldier of the United States, she shall be regarded & held liable to be treated as a woman of the town plying her avocation." signed by him: Major General Butler (see photos).
This was a very controversial event of the war, and exceedingly desirable to find in a New Orleans newspaper. It contributed greatly to Butler's nickname of "Beast Butler".
The bkpg. contains other military & non-military reports plus a number of ads.
The Delta was a newspaper which continued to publish pro-Confederate news and reports event after the Yankees controlled the city. Eventually Butler would shut the newspaper down because of this.
A single sheet newspaper of folio size printed on front & back. Seven quite small & old archival mends, six of which are on the back. A few very tiny holes, even foxing. Generally in nice condition.
A choice issue for the serious Civil War collector.