GENERAL ORDERS, 
No. 116. 
"WAR DEPARTMENT, 
Adjutant General’s Office, 
Washington, May 8, 18(53. 
In view of the strong provocation under which he acted, of his good 
character, and of testimonials in his favor, the President directs that 
Assistant Surgeon George S. Little, 97th Regiment New York Volun- 
teers, sentenced to he dismissed for conduct unbecoming an officer and 
a gentleman, in General Orders, No. 41, dated Headquarters, Army 
Potomac, April 11, 1863, he, and he is hereby, restored to his rank and 
office in the service. 
By order of the Secretary of War: 
E. D. TOWNSEND, 
Assistant Adjutant General.