Below are two examples of written paroles from the Confederate States of America. The following oath was administered to officers:
TO THE AUTHORITIES OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA:
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I give my word of honor as
an officer and a gentlemen that I will not bear arms nor exercise any of the functions of
my office under my commission from the President of the United States, against the
Confederate States of America, during the existence of the war between the Confederate and
United States, unless I shall be exchanged for another prisoner or prisoners of war, or
unless I shall be released by the President of the Confederate States. In consideration of
the above parole, it is understood that I am free to go and come wherever I may see fit,
except that I shall not attempt to enter or depart from any fort, camp, or garrison of the
Confederate States without the sanction of its commanding officer.
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The following oath was administered to enlisted men:
TO THE AUTHORITIES OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA:
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We do solemnly swear that we will not bear arms against the Confederate States of America, nor in any way give aid and comfort to the United States against the Confederate States, during the existence of the war between the said United States and Confederate States, unless we shall be duly exchanged for other prisoners of war, or until we shall be released by the President of the Confederate States. In consideration of this oath, it is understood that we are free to go wherever we may see fit.
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Passes
New Orleans,.......................................
The City Police are to allow the passage of the slave boy................................................................................................ of.............................................................................. until ...........o'clock.
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New Orleans,.......................................
The City Police are to allow the passage of the slave girl.............................................................................................. of.............................................................................. until ...........o'clock.
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To All Military Authorities
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All military authorities are requested to allow the passage of ..........................................................................................
without hindrance, from ....................................... to ................................................
By order of
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