"The United States acknowledge and protect, in hostile countries occupied by them, religion and morality; strictly private property; the persons of the inhabitants, especially those of women; and the sacredness of domestic relations. 100. 100 (1863) In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln signed General Order No.
Offenses to the contrary shall be rigorously punished." --Article 37, Instructions for the Government of Armies of the United States in the Field--General Order No. "The United States acknowledge and protect, in hostile countries occupied by them, religion and morality; strictly private property; the persons of the inhabitants, especially those of women; and the sacredness of domestic relations