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Barnes, James, 1806-1869 [Travel pass]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04522.02 Author/Creator: Barnes, James, 1806-1869 Place Written: Athens, Georgia Type: Printed document signed Date: 1865/05/04 Pagination: 1p. : Height: 10 cm, Width: 15 cm Order a Copy

"Paroled prisoner of the Army commanded by Gen. J.E. Johnston." A pass granting permission for Ivy to return home on parole, signed by A[sst?] Provost Marshal Major Barnes in New Orleans. Two endorsements on verso: 22 May 1865, Montgomery, Alabama, signed by [Charles Holt, Jr.?]; 27 May 1865, New Orleans, signed by P. L. Van Rensselaer. On "Headquarters U.S. Forces" letterhead. Partially printed.

Barnes, James, 1806-1869

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