M & S Rare Books

Document Information
Our descriptions are copyrighted, and may not be reproduced without permission. (title 17, U. S. Code).

(CIVIL WAR). H?��d Q?��rs Army of the Shenandoah. Office Provost Marshall General, Winchester, Va., May 13th, 1865. Circular. All persons without regard to their rank or employment in the civil or military service of the late rebel Government, will be permitted to take the Amnesty Oath?Ķ[Caption title and partial text]. 4to broadside, signed in type by Brevet Major General [Alfred T.A.] Torbert and Provost Marshall General C. McK. Leoser at end. Folded in eighths at some point, with minor losses (in no way affecting the sense) along folds, now skillfully backed. Very good. [Winchester, Va: 1865]. $1,250.00

 

    Those taking the oath will be given a certificate. Those excluded from taking the oath ?��can make applications for pardon and restoration of civil rights, which applications will be received and forwarded thought the proper channels for the action of the President of the United States--The fact that such persons have come forward and taken the Oath of Allegiance will be evidence of their intention to resume the status of Loyal Citizens and constitute claim for executive clemency.?��        Surrender at Appomattox occurred on April 9, 1865 and Lee?��s army was disbanded three day later, ending the war in Virginia. Not in Hummel. Not among the Army of the Shenandoah publications for 1865 recorded by WorldCat.