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6 July 1863

Hodges, George P., fl. 1863-1894

Printed document signed

Title: [Parole for Hodges, a Confederate Prisoner of War]

Partially printed document created at Vicksburg, indicating that Hodges, "a Prisoner of War…in virtue of the capitulation of the City of Vicksburg," vows not to take up arms against the United States. Also signed by Captain Jonathan O. [Dun?] of Illinois Volunteers as paroling officer. Docketed by M. F. Berry, Major and Assistant Adjutant General, Captain [T. C. McMakin?], and E. [R.?] Early. Berry's docket grants Hodges furlough.

GLC02386.01

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