_Washington, D.C., August 17, 1867_.
Major-General George H. Thomas is hereby assigned to the command of the
Fifth Military District, created by the act of Congress passed on the 2d
day of March, 1867.
Major-General P.H. Sheridan is hereby assigned to the command of the
Department of the Missouri.
Major-General Winfield S. Hancock is hereby assigned to the command of
the Department of the Cumberland.
The Secretary of War _ad interim_ will give the necessary instructions
to carry this order into effect.