Letter
H. A, Allen to Henry W. Wessells, January 30, 1865
HEADQUARTERS FORT WARREN,
Boston Harbor, January 30, 1865.
Brig. Gen. H. W. WESSELLS, Commissary-General of Prisoners, Washington, D. C.:
SIR: I have the honor to report that the three following-named naval prisoners of war who were captured on the steamer Florida were this day released upon their signing a parole of honor to leave the United States within ten days after date of release, which are herewith transmitted, viz, T. J. Charlton, surgeon; W. S. Thompson, chief engineer; and James Cotter, cabin boy, in pursuance of instructions received from the Honorable Secretary of the Navy, copy of which was forwarded to the office of the Commissary-General of Prisoners on the 26th instant.
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: Major H. A. Allen reports the release on parole of three naval prisoners captured on the steamer Florida, who must leave the United States within ten days as per Navy Secretary instructions.
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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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