Raynors HCA 2015-11
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/3/2015
A rare partly-printed war-date Provost Marshall's parole of honor for a Southern citizen to act as sutler for Union troops camped near Norfolk, Virginia, 12mo., "Provost Marshall's Office, District of Virginia, Norfolk, Va., Oct. 12, 1864," reading, in part: "This is to certify, that, John W. Bryn aged 35 occupation Sutler, residence C Ave. & Church St, [Norfolk] has taken and subscribed the Oath and Parole required…for a Loyal Citizen of the United States residing in a State ever in rebellion, or who has sympathized with the Seceding States." Signed and made official by an assistant provost marshall and special agent. Fold splits repaired with archival tape on the verso, else VG
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