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Williams, John Henry Parole pass for Sgt J. H. Williams of Co. B 15th Regt S. Carolina Vols.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00526.02 Author/Creator: Williams, John Henry Place Written: Appomattox Court House, Virginia Type: Document signed Date: 10 April 1865 Pagination: 1p. + Nw. clipping 8 x 20 cm Order a Copy

Parole pass for Williams, printed in the field, roughly a quarter sheet of paper. The signature is faded but the rest of the document is quite clear. Accompanied by collateral newsclippings concerning Williams.

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