2025-01 Raynors Historical Collectible Auctions
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Manuscript Circular dated Headquarters Army of the Potomac, Camp near Sharpsburgh, October 7, 1862, In large part, “By direction of the Commanding General all paroled (CSA) prisoners to be returned to the enemy lines, whether wounded or otherwise, will not be permitted pass our lines to the front. All such prisoners will be sent to Frederick MD. Thence via Baltimore to Fort Monroe for return within their own lines. “ Following the battle of Antietam, an estimated 2000 CSA prisoners passed through Baltimore’s Fort McHenry for processing to other destinations.
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