Hd Quarters York District

Gettysburg Oct 8^th 1863.

 

Surgeon Janes.

                        I am directed by Brig Genl Ferry to call your attention to the fact that Rebel Prisoners both officers & men are allowed to visit Gettysburg upon passes issued by you. It is reported that Rebel officers have been seen in town as late as 11 o'clock P.M. in company with females.

 

It is not deemed conducive to the best interests of the service to grant such permits to officers or men in the Rebel service except in cases of great necessity and even then they should report in camp before sunset of the day on which the pass is given.

 

Very Respectfully

Your Obt Servant

H Learned Johnson

Capt & A.A.G.

 

To                                                                                            

Surgeon Henry Janes

In Charge Hospitals &c

 

 

[endorsement]

 

Gettysburg P^a

Oct. 8^th 1863

 

Brig Gen^l Ferry

 

relative to granting

passes to Rebel officers

& privates

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