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Canby, Edward Richard Sprigg, 1817-1873 [Parole of Private Beadles, 8th Kentucky Cavalry, C.S.A.]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01939 Author/Creator: Canby, Edward Richard Sprigg, 1817-1873 Place Written: Grenada, Mississippi Type: Printed document Date: 20 May 1865 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 14 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Canby's name is printed on the document; signed by a Colonel [Sam E.] Young. Document reads in full: "D.C. Beadles Pv. of K Company 8th Regiment Ken. Cav. Vols. C.S.A. residing in Madison Co. Tenn. having been, with the approval of the proper authorities, paroled, 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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