Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 32., chapter 1.50, The parole.

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The parole.

The exposure of Mr. Davis' condition and cruel treatment, and the severe arraignment of the authorities by the newspapers undoubtedly caused the tyrants to relax their rigid hands and give the State prisoner more liberty as indicated by the following parole, dated Fortress Monroe, May 25, 1866:

For the privilege of being allowed the liberty of the grounds inside the walls of Fort Monroe between the hours of sunrise and sunset, I, Jefferson Davis, do hereby give my parole of honor that I will make no attempt to nor take any advantage of any opportunity that may be offered to effect my escape therefrom.

Jefferson Davis. Witness: J. A. Fessenden, First Lieutenant, Fifth Artillery.

Richmond, VA. 1904.

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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 32.
Reverend J. William Jones, Ed.

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