GENERxVL ORDERS, 
No. 127. 
WAR DEPARTMENT, 
Adjutant General’s Office, 
Washington, Sept. 7, 1862. 
The Army will learn, with as much regret as the Secretary of 
War feels in announcing it, the death of the late Paymaster 
General, Colonel B. F. Larned, who, after a long and painful 
illness, departed this life on the afternoon of the 6th instant, at 
his residence in this city. 
One of the veterans of our last war with Great Britain, Colonel 
Larned entered the army as Ensign of the 21st Infantry, on the 
1st of October, 1813—served with distinction through the War, 
and was brevetted Captain for gallant conduct in the defence of 
Fort Erie, where he commanded a company. Eetained as Pay- 
master of the 5th Infantry at the reduction of the Army in 1815, 
he was made Deputy Paymaster General during the Mexican 
war, and, on the demise of the lamented Towson, succeeded him 
as Paymaster General of the Army. 
From that date, until overtaken by his last illness—a period of 
eight years—he continued to discharge the onerous and responsible 
duties of his office, with intelligence, ability, and rare integrity. 
Already an old man, when the rebellion broke out, had he simply 
consulted his own feelings, he would gladly have retired; but well 
knowing that his services were now become more indispensable 
than ever, and unappalled by the gigantic labor before him, for 
eighteen months he resolutely persevered at his post, in spite of 
failing strength and the entreaties of friends that he would spare 
himself, until, after having thoroughly reorganized his vast De- 
partment, and just as he was beginning to see things working in 
it to his satisfaction, his overtasked powers gave way, and, sacri- 
ficed to his sense of duty, the life which he had vowed to the 
service of his country, ebbed lingeringly and prematurely away. 
A man of the most genial disposition, attractive society, and 
unsullied life—a sincere Christian above all—Colonel Larned was 
deservedly respected and beloved by all who had the happiness of 
knowing him. May the Army, which has reason to be proud of 
such a son, never cease to imitate the virtues, of which he was so 
worthy an example. 2 
The necessary arrangements for his funeral will be made by the 
Military Governor of the District. 
As an appropriate tribute of respect to his memory, there will 
be fired at every military post, on the day after the receipt of this 
order, nine minute guns, commencing at meridian. The national 
flag will be displayed at half-staff from the same hour, until sunset 
of the same day; and for thirty days the prescribed badge of 
mourning rvill be worn by the officers of the Army. 
By order of the Secretary of War: 
L. THOMAS, 
Adjutant General. 
Official: 
Assistant Adjutant General.