Prisoner of War Parole Oath - W. H. Rudd
(C. Avis Catalog entry #1078)
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VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI JULY 10th 1863
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, KNOW YE THAT:
I W. H. Rudd Capt of Co. H 3rd Reg't Tennessee Vols. 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 Lieut. Gen. John C. Pemberton, C. S. A., Commanding, on the 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 Sates, 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 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.
W. H. Rudd Capt Co. H 3rd Tenn Vols [signed]
Sworn to and subscribed before me at Vicksburg, Miss, this 10 day of July 1863.
J. A. Pulay 20th Reg't Illinois [signed]
Captain and PAROLING OFFICER