Finding Aid for the John E. McDermot Pass, 1865 May 2
MS-3164University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN
Collection processed by: Will Dewey, August 7, 2007
Finding Aid written by: Will Dewey, August 7, 2007
Encoded by: Will Dewey, August 7, 2007
Summary Information
John E. McDermot Pass
Date/Date Range : 1865 May 2
0.1 linear feet
Abstract: This collection consists of a pass issued by John E. McDermot of the Union headquarters at Memphis, Tennessee on May 2, 1865. It allows J. T. Willis, his wife, and their four children to pass through Union lines for a period of 30 days without facing arrest.
MS-3164
University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN
Access and Use
Collection was purchased by Special Collections on February 17, 2007
Collection is open for research.
The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library.
[Identification of Item], John E. McDermot Pass, MS-3164. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.
Arrangement
Collection consists of a single folder.
Biography / History
John E. McDermot was a captain in the 118th regiment, Illinois Infantry.
Collection Scope and Content Note
This collection consists of a pass issued by John E. McDermot of the Union headquarters at Memphis, Tennessee on May 2, 1865. It allows J. T. Willis, his wife, and their four children to pass through Union lines for a period of 30 days without facing arrest.
Subject Terms
- Tennessee -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1831-1865.
- Memphis (Tenn.) -- History.
Contents List
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John E. McDermot Pass, 1865 May 2 Scope Note: Head-Quarters Dist. West Tennessee
Memphis, Tenn., May 2 1865
Pickets will pass J. T. Willis, wife and four children through the lines, in any conveyance, by any open road for thirty days, with ONE VEHICLE; at the expiration of the period for which this pass is given, or sooner, the holder will render it up to the Pickets, to be returned to these Head-Quarters, and cancelled. Any other person than such as named in this pass attempting to use it will be arrested and treated as an enemy.
BY ORDER OF MAJ. GEN'L C. C. WASHBURN
John McDermot
Capt. 108th Ills. Infty., Asst. Provost Marshal.
Vouched for by MB&B
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