Abraham K. Allison et al. Petition, 21 August 1865
Fort Pulaski, Ga.,
August, 21st, 1865
 
Major Wm C. Manning,
Commanding Fort Pulaski,
                       
Major:
                   The undersigned Prisoners of State, confined at this Post under Orders of the U.S. Authorities, give this, their Parole of Honor, not to attempt under any Circumstances, to leave the Post, without permission from said Authorities.
 
                        It is understood that in consideration of this Parole, we are to enjoy the liberty of the Island—with the exception of the Wharves, when boats or vessels are there—during daylight, and the liberty of the Main Works at all hours, that we are not to forward, or receive, mail or express matter (other than proper Mess Supplies) without it has previously been submitted to the Commanding Officer of the Post for inspection.
 
                        Any infringement of the preceding—or such additional regulations as may from time to time be established—by any one of the subscribers to forfeit the privileges of All.
 
                        This Parole to continue in force during our Confinement at this Post.
 
A. K. Allison (Go'r of Fla)                                         A. G. Magrath             Go'r S. Car.
Chas Clark (Go'r of Miss)                                           James A Seddon            Sec'y of War
D. L. Yulee                                                                 RMT Hunter               Secy of State
            (Senator from Florida)                                    G A Trenholm             Secy Treas
                                                                                    J A A [?]
                                                                        Asst Secy War
(Given in Duplicate)
4928
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(4928)DOT0126134Other1865-08-21

Agreement stipulating terms of imprisonment signed by Confederate Cabinet Members and Elected Officials at Fort Pulaski, Georgia, August 21, 1865, addressed to United States Major William C. Manning. Signed by Secretary of War James Seddon, former Secretary of State Robert Hunter, Secretary of Treasury George Trenholm, Governor of Florida Abraham K. Allison, Governor of Mississippi Charles Clark, Governor of South Carolina Andrew G. Magrath, Florida Senator David L. Yulee, Assistant Secretary of War John A. Campbell.


Tags: Mail, Paroles/Paroled Troops

People - Records: 2

  • (2757) [recipient] ~ Manning, William Cheney
  • (5627) [writer] ~ Allison, Abraham Kurkindolle

Places - Records: 1

  • (1454) [origination] ~ Fort Pulaski, Chatham County, Georgia

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Abraham K. Allison et al. Petition, 21 August 1865, DOT0126, Nau Collection