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Watts, N.G., fl. 1865 [Parole of Private John J. Dean of the 23rd Alabama, C.S.A]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01940 Author/Creator: Watts, N.G., fl. 1865 Place Written: Vicksburg, Mississippi Type: Printed document signed Date: 6 May 1865 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 13 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Document reads in full: "John J. Dean Private H Company 23rd Ala. Infty. Regiment, a Paroled Prisoner of War, is hereby furloughed until exchanged, with permission to remain at his home, performing no military duty whatever, and paying proper respect to the authorities in his locality."

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