Official letter from Geo[rge] F. Shepley, Military Command of New Orleans, to Officers and Soldiers of the United States Army, no place

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Shepley granted a pass to W[illiam] H. Martin, a paroled prisoner of war, to pass through the Union lines. He was permitted to carry his clothing, a dirk, and a revolver, but was forbidden to carry any letters, information, or contraband.

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Official letter from Geo[rge] F. Shepley, Military Command of New Orleans, to Officers and Soldiers of the United States Army, no place

Creator

Shepley, George F.

Date

1862-6-24

Description

Shepley granted a pass to W[illiam] H. Martin, a paroled prisoner of war, to pass through the Union lines. He was permitted to carry his clothing, a dirk, and a revolver, but was forbidden to carry any letters, information, or contraband.

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Military tactics

Language

eng

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Letter. Signed.

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Source

Rosemonde E. & Emile Kuntz Collection, National period, 1804-1950, Manuscripts Collection 600, La Research Collection

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