JAMES K. POLK.
EXECUTIVE ORDERS.
WASHINGTON CITY, _June 16, 1845_.
Andrew Jackson is no more. He departed this life on Sunday, the 8th
instant, full of days and full of honors. His country deplores his loss,
and will ever cherish his memory. Whilst a nation mourns it is proper
that business should be suspended, at least for one day, in the
Executive Departments, as a tribute of respect to the illustrious dead.
I accordingly direct that the Departments of State, the Treasury, War,
the Navy, the Post-Office, the office of the Attorney-General, and the
Executive Mansion be instantly put into mourning, and that they be
closed during the whole day to-morrow.
JAMES K. POLK.
GENERAL ORDERS, NO. 27.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
ADJUTANT-GENERAL'S OFFICE,
_Washington, June 16, 1845_.
The following general order of the President, received through the War
Department, announces to the Army the death of the illustrious
ex-President, General Andrew Jackson:
GENERAL ORDER.
WASHINGTON, _June 16, 1845_.
The President of the United States with heartfelt sorrow announces to
the Army, the Navy, and the Marine Corps the death of Andrew Jackson.
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