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Vicksburg, Mississippi, July 10, 1863
To All Whom It May Concern,
Know Ye That:
Shelton J. Brown, Sergeant of Co. C 5 Reg't Mississippi
State Troopers in service C.S.A. being a prisoner of War, in the hands of
the United States Forces, in virtue of the capitulation of the city of
Vicksburg and its Garrison, by Leiut. Gen. John C. Pemberton, C.S.A.,
Commanding, on this 4th day of July, 1863, do in pursuance of the terms of
said capitulation, give this my solemn parole under oath ---That I will not
take up arms again against the United States, nor serve in any military,
police, or constabulary force in any Fort, Garrison or field work, held by
the Confederate States of America, against the United States of America, nor
as guard of any prisons, depots or stores nor discharge any duties usually
performed by Officers or soldiers against the United States of America,
until duly exchanged by the proper authorities. Sworn and subscribed before
me at Vicksburg, Miss. this 10th day of July, 1863. John E. Simpson,
Captain, 59th Reg't Indiana Vols AND PAROLING OFFICER.
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