2020-01 Putnal
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/18/2020
Partly-printed Pass, 5"x3-½", October 11, 1864, Camp Douglas, and reads "Officer of Guard will Pass Edwin Greble Marker 196th Regiment Penna Vols until November 1st 1864." With black stamp "HEAD QUARTERS, POST, CHICAGO, Ill., Oct. 11, 1864." and bears the authorization signatures of two officers. VG. Camp Douglas, located just south of Chicago, was originally established for the training of Illinois volunteers, and was turned into a camp for Confederate prisoners of war in early 1862. The 196th Pennsylvania was on duty at Camp Douglas guarding Rebel prisoners.
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