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General Order of Major General William W. Loring. Head Quarters, Department of Western Virginia, Charlston Virginia

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Proclamation of amnesty by Confederate Major General Loring, offering "Christian charity" to citizens who have been armed by the Union if they surrender their arms.

Date Created:
September 17, 1862

Publication Information

Date Created September 17, 1862

Physical Description

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Dimensions 34 x 34 cm

Collection Information

Digital Collection Wisconsin in the Civil War
Source Collection Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s)
Call Number PH 3-2765

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013J6Y
Legacy ID
WHi 71586

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Posters
General Order Major of General William W. Loring. Head Quarters, Department of Western Virginia.

General Order Major of General William W. Loring. Head Quarters, Department of Western Virginia.

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