[Parole Oath for Confederate William Crews, 9 Jul 1863]
[transcribed by Mark A. Murphy, 17 Jan 2001]

Vicksburg, Mississippi July 9, 1863
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, KNOW YE THAT:
I Wm Cruse a private Co. K of 43 Reg't Tenn 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 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
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.
Wm. (his X mark) Crews
Attest J.W. Aiken
Sworn to and subscribed before me at Vicksburg, Miss, this
9 day of July 1863.
J.V. Pullen 20th Regiment Illinois Vols Captain and Paroling Officer

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