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(CIVIL WAR.) Military pass issued in Union-held Virginia for "Mr. Watt's Negro man Henry."

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[CIVIL WAR - AFRICAN AMERICANA]. Partially printed pass issued to "Watt's Negro man Henry." : [CIVIL WAR - AFRICAN AMERICANA]. Partially printed pass issued to "Watt's Negro man Henry." Norfolk, VA, 11 June 1862. Approx. 7 3/8 x 3 in. partly-printed pass (minor toning, some old ink

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(CIVIL WAR.) Military pass issued in Union-held Virginia for "Mr. Watt's Negro man Henry."

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(CIVIL WAR.) Military pass issued in Union-held Virginia for "Mr. Watt's Negro man Henry." Partly-printed Document Signed by Captain Christian T. Christiansen as Provost Marshal, 3 x 7½ inches; folds, repaired closed tear, moderate wear and foxing. Norfolk, VA, 11 June 1862 "Guards will pass Mr. Watt's Negro man Henry to Portsmouth and return without molestation or interruption until revoked." This pass was issued a month after the Union occupation of Norfolk, and before the preliminary announcement of the Emancipation Proclamation. Apparently local residents who were deemed sufficiently loyal were at this point still permitted to retain possession of their enslaved people.

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(CIVIL WAR.) Military pass issued in Union-held Virginia for "Mr. Watt's Negro man Henry."

Name: (CIVIL WAR.) Military pass issued in Union-held Virginia for \"Mr. Watt's Negro man Henry.\"
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Price: 1300 USD
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