Roll of Prisoners of War Paroled at Richmond, 1865
Scope and Content
The Roll of Prisoners of War Paroled in Richmond identifies Union soldiers who were released from a Confederate prisoner of war camp in 1865. It conatins the names of 47 soldiers and provides their ranks, company, regiment, when and where they were captured, and their signature. They were likely held at Libby Prison, a Confederate prison in Richmond, Virginia, during the American Civil War.
The top of the document reads, "We the undersigned, Prisoners of War, do give our parole of honor that we will not take up arms again, nor serve as military police or constabulary force in any fort, garrison or field-work, nor as gaurds of prisons depots or stores, nor to discharge any duty usually performed by soldiers, nor will we give any information, nor do any act that may be injurous to the Confederate States, until exchanged under the provisions of the Cartel entered into July 22, 1862."
Dates
- 1865
Creator
- From the Collection: Confederate States of America. War Department (Organization)
Language of Materials
The materials in this collection are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
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Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
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