John E. McDermot Pass
A travel pass issued by John E. McDermot of the 108th Illinois Infantry at Union headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee on May 2, 1865. It allowed J. T. Willis, his wife, and their four children to pass through Union lines for a period of 30 days without facing arrest.
Dates
- 1865 May 2
Language
The material in this collection is in English.
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet
Abstract
A travel pass issued by John E. McDermot of the 108th Illinois Infantry at Union headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee on May 2, 1865. It allowed J. T. Willis, his wife, and their four children to pass through Union lines for a period of 30 days without facing arrest.
Biographical/Historical Note
John E. McDermot served as a captain with the 108th Illinois Infantry. At the time of his enlistment, he was living in Peoria County, IL.
No biographical information is available on J. T. Willis.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository