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Evans, D. M., fl. 1865 [Parole certificate]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01896.073 Author/Creator: Evans, D. M., fl. 1865 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Document signed Date: 1865/04/24 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 26 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Parole agreement for Aaron Jeffery as a prisoner of war in the "Headquarters Department of Virginia" signed by Evans, certifying parole, and again giving permission for him to return to Norfolk.

Jeffery, Aaron, fl. 1858-1900
Evans, D. M., fl. 1865

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