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Thread #53340   Message #822037
Posted By: katlaughing
09-Nov-02 - 12:34 AM
Thread Name: BS: WVA-Civil War history buffs - help!:-)
Subject: RE: BS: WVA-Civil War history buffs - help!:-)
Near as I can tell, this was for my greatx2grandmother, sorry it was my mistake listing her as only greatx1.

Here it is, in its entirety. The italics denote filled in blanks:

No. 83 Head-Quarters, Mountain Department.
Camp Gauley Va May 5th(?) 1862
All guards, lines, posts, stations will pass safely Mrs. Abe Forsythe untill (sic)
further orders

Description.
Complexion - Dark
Hair - Black
Height - Feet- Inches 5 -4
Eyes - Hazel
Age - 36yrs
Whiskers

This pass being given with the understanding that is the party receiving it be found hereafter in arms against the Government of the United States, or aiding or abetting its enemies, the penalty will be death.
???M. Taylor, Adjt.
By order of L.S. Elliott, Lt. Col Commanding Post


Thanks, ya'll...

katontheprowlforancestors