Pass through Union lines

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Title

Pass through Union lines

Description

Aide-de-camp Drake DeKay signs a pass through union lines for B.B. French incorporating an oath to the Union signed by French on the reverse side of the pass.

Creator

Military Department of Washington; DeKay, Drake; French, B.B.

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1861-06-19

Format

pdf

Language

en

Identifier

300287
T1861.06.19-MISC

Transcription

Head Quarters Military Department of Washington, June 19, 1861

Pass B.B. French 2 days over the Bridges & within the lines. By order of General Mansfield, Commanding:

Drake De Kay Aide de Camp

Turn over


It is understood that the within named and subscriber accepts this pass on his word of honor that he is and will be ever loyal to the United States; and if hereafter found in arms against the Union, or in any way aiding her enemies, the penalty will be death.

B B French

Status

Complete

Percent Completed

100

Weight

20

Original Format

paper and ink
2 p
13 x 21 cm

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