Letter
H. A. Allen to Henry W. Wessells, February 1, 1865
HEADQUARTERS FORT WARREN,
Boston Harbor, February 1, 1865.
Brig. Gen. H. W. WESSELLS, Commissary-General of Prisoners, Washington, D. O.:
SIR: I have the honor to inclose herewith copy of letter* received from the Honorable Secretary of the Navy authorizing the release of the officers and seamen of the steamer Florida upon the express condition that they leave the United States within ten days after being liberated. In pursuance thereof the remainder of the ofticers and seamen of said steamer was this day released, the roll of which is herewith transmitted.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
H. A. ALLEN,
Major, Second U. S. Artillery, Commanding Post.
Major, Second U. S. Artillery, Commanding Post.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Indian Territory, 1861–62. Location: Boston Harbor. Summary: H. A. Allen informs H. W. Wessells of the authorized release of officers and seamen from the steamer Florida, conditioned on their departure from the United States within ten days.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 8
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