Thompson, S. (fl. 1865) [Oath and parole of J. S. James]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03988.02 Author/Creator: Thompson, S. (fl. 1865) Place Written: Gloucester, Virginia Type: Document signed Date: 20 May 1865 Pagination: 1 p. ; 8 x 19 cm Order a Copy
Certifies that James, age 39, a farmer in Gloucester County, Virginia, "has taken and subscribed the Oath and Parole required by General Orders, Nos. 31 and 49, Current Series, for a Loyal Citizen of the United States, residing in a State ever in rebellion, or who has sympathized with the Seceding States." Signed as Captain and Provost Marshal.
James was a captain in the 24th regiment of Virginia cavalry in the Army of Northern Virginia.
Provost Marshal's Office, District of Virginia
[Struck: Yorktown,] [Inserted: Gloucester, C. H.] Va., May 20th 1865
This is to Certify That J.S. James aged 39 occupation Farmer residence Gloucester Co. has taken and subscribed the Oath and Parole required by General Orders, Nos. 31 and 49, Current Series, for a Loyal Citizen of the United States, residing in a State ever in rebellion, or who has sympathized with the Seceding States.
No. 66 Sol. S. Thompson
Capt Provost Marshal
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