U.S. Army Provost Marshal's Office Pass
The U.S. Army Provost Marshal's Office Pass Collection contains a pass allowing civilian James Dickinson to travel across military lines in 1862 to purchase necessary items for the use of his family. These passes were given by the Federal Government, at the discretion of the Provost Marshal's Office, to those who swore an oath of allegiance to the Union and agreed not to use the goods obtained through use of the pass for profit. The local Provost Marshal, General Charles Stephani, signed this pass, numbered 1207.
Dates
- 1862 October 12
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Abstract
The U.S. Army Provost Marshal's Office Pass Collection contains a pass allowing civilian James Dickinson to travel across military lines in 1862 to purchase necessary items for the use of his family.
Biographical / Historical
The Provost Marshal’s Office was tasked with maintaining order amongst both soldiers and civilians, and handling enrollment and exemption of men for the draft. Operated largely on a state level, the office also arrested deserters and spies, recorded oaths of allegiance, and regulated civilian travel across military lines.
General Charles Stephani was the Provost Marshal stationed in Bolivar, Tennessee. Born in Baden, Germany in November 1825, he immigrated to the United States in 1850, and did farm work in Illinois until joining the 43rd Illinois Infantry. He served at this post until his resignation in 1864, after which he returned with his family to farm in Belleville, Illinois.
Arrangement
This collection consists of 1 folder.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository