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9 June 1865

Pollock, Thomas A., fl. 1865

Printed document signed

Title: [Confederate soldier's parole pass for Private Joseph Ford]

Document reads in full: "Joseph Ford of F company 34th regiment, Ark Infty C.S.A., residing in Benton Co. Ark. having been paroled with the approval of the proper authority, is permitted to return to his home, not to be disturbed by the United States authorities, so long as he observes his parole and the laws in force, where he may reside."

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