2022-01 Raynors HCA Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/28/2022
February 18, 1864-Dated Civil War, General Orders No. 64 from the War Department, "Refugees and Rebel Deserters," Choice Crisp Extremely Fine. 1864 Union Orders No. 64 "Refugees and Rebel Deserters", measuring 7.25" x 5", 1 page, plus a blank integral leaf. Two docket holes in the left margin, otherwise bright, crisp and fresh looking. These General Orders outline procedures to be taken when guards are approached by Confederate soldiers wishing to change sides or desert. "If it appears that they are honest in their intention of forever deserting the rebel cause, care will be taken to explain to them that they will not be forced to serve in the U.S. Army against the rebels, nor be kept in confinement."
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