Shelby County, Missouri, Military:  Provost Marshal Papers for Squire Barton

Missouri's Union Provost Marshal Papers: 1861-1866
http://www.sos.state.mo.us/archives/provost/
Barton, Squire - Shelby -  Parole -  01-05-1863- Roll  F 1225
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Petition on behalf of Esq Barton of Missouri

Saint Louis  Dec. 9 /62
Major Gen Merrill

Dear sir
     I called on Col Dick Provost Marshall general in regard to the care of 
Squire Barton of Monroe County and was by him refered to you; as you are 
aware he was sent to this city from Hudson on the charge of Harboring 
Bushwhackers - without saying a word in extennation from me you will admit 
that the old man has already been punished quite considerable; and if I 
thought there was the remotest propibility if liberated of a repletion I 
should be the last man to seek his liberation - but I know the Mr. Barton 
well and I am confident you may return him to his aged Partner without his 
ever giving you or the union friends any trouble.
     But to make matters doubly sure I only ask that he may be released on 
his Parole and Bond.  It will not have escaped your observation that in 
Tennessee, Virginia and even in this state men are released simply on 
their Parole who have been engaged in active hostilities; men like the son 
of Gen Price can return to their families by taking the oath and giving 
their Parole - I am sure that your assent will be given to the favor I ask 
and that you will return this infirm old man to his aged partner who is 
more afflicted by this event that has overtaken Mr Barton
Respectfully
Wm A Lockwood
That you may know I do not belong to any kind limb(?) of ??? I inclose one 
or two endorsements which you will please return as I shall have occasion 
to see Co. Dick aaafter I hear from you
     Please direct to 180 North 6th street

Lockwood is endorsed by Daniel C. Laudy, O. B. Tilley & F. P. Blair Jr.

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                                  Head Quarters Hoffman Batalion
                                         Depot Prisoners of War
                                                  Near Sandusky Ohio
                                                         Jany. 5th 1863.
I Squire Barton of the County of Shelby and State of Mo. Aged 61 years, 
hereby promise and declare on my word of honor, that I will not in any 
manner directly or indirectly aid, encourage or promote the existing 
rebellion against the Authority of the Government of the United States.
     That I will do no act of hostility against the Government of the 
United States, nor render any aid to its enemies.
     That I will immediately report to the Provost Marshal Genereal of the 
Department of Missouri and obey such furtner Orders as shall be made by 
said Provost Marshal.
     Witness                                Squire Barton [his mark]
     By General Order A. G. O. No. 193.
Squire Barton is released from custody on the above Parole.
     Signed
W. S. Pierson, Major
Hoffmann Battalion
Comdg. Post.

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Copy.
Office of the Provost Marshal General
Dept. of the Mo.  St. Louis  Jany 8th 1863.
     Squire Barton reported, in obedience, to within Parole.  He will 
repair to Shelby County Missouri there remain until further order, and will 
report in person or by letter to the Provost Marshal at Macon City, sending 
a copy of this Parole & this endorsement and will obey such orders as may 
be made by the Provost Marshal of that County or District.
(signed)  F. A. Dick
Lt. Col. Provost Marshal Genl
Dept. of the Mo.

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