Henry Paris Parole 07 Jul 1863 Milton County, GA

Parole Document

Note: the original of this document was a form with words in 
FULL CAPITALS written in ink.

Vicksburg, Mississippi, July 7, 1863

To All Whom It May Concern, Know Ye That:

I HENRY W. PARIS, a CAPTAIN of Co. "C" 42ND Reg't OF GEORGIA Vols. 
being a prisoner of war, in the hands of the United States Forces, 
in virtue of the capitulation of the city of Vicksburg and its 
Garrison, Lieut. Gen. John C. Pemberton, C. S. A., commanding, on 
the 4th day of July, 1863, do in pursuance of the terms of said 
capitulation, give this my solemn parole under oath--- That I will 
not take up arms again against the United States, nor serve in any 
military, police or constabulary force in any Fort, Garrison or field 
work, held by the Confederate States of America, against the United 
States of America, nor as guard of any prisons, depots or stores nor 
discharge any duties usually performed by Officers or soldiers against 
the United States of America, until duly exchanged by the proper 
authorities.

Signed: H. W. Paris Capt. Co C. 42nd Ga Regt

Sworn to and subscribed before me at Vicksburg, Miss., this 7 day of 
July, 1863. JOHN C. FRY Major 20th reg't OHIO Vols. And Parolling Officer

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