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Lee, William Henry Fitzhugh, 1837-1891 [Parole for Capt. J. S. James]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03988.01 Author/Creator: Lee, William Henry Fitzhugh, 1837-1891 Place Written: Appomattox, Virginia Type: Document signed Date: 1865/04/10 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 8 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Certifies Captain James of the 24th regiment of Virginia cavalry as a paroled prisoner of the Army of Northern Virginia and gives him permission to go home safely and undisturbed.

Lee, William Henry Fitzhugh, 1837-1891

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