Rare Confederate Soldier's Parole From Arbacoochee, Alabama. Manuscript document, 1p, 4½ x 8", Arbacoochee, Ala., June 3, 1865. In full: "Arbacoochee, Ala June 3rd 1865 R.G. Noel of Company D, 3rd Regiment Alabama State Reserves a prisoner of war Hereby gives my parole of honor that I will in no way give aid, support or information to the enemies or opposers of the United States Government until I am dually and properly exchanged. Sworn to before me this June 3, 1865 / M.L. Pinson Capt Commanding Company / By order of Brevet Brig General Chrysler." Boldly penned on blue ruled paper. There aren't many Alabama paroles, and they are all late in the war. Arbacoochee, now a ghost town, was a gold mining town nine miles southeast of Heflin, Alabama.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
U.S. Civil War
