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 appearance 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 said 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 of the
United States naval vessels 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
Brigadier-General 
