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"Special Order No. 17 |
WAR DEPARTMENT, Richmond, Va., June 25th, 1862. (Extract) |
"2 . . . The Bearer, Miss Nancy Newton, of Washington, District of Columbia, having volunteered her services, is hereby appointed as Special Agent of Confederate States Government, subject to the approval of this Department. Commanders of Posts, Officers of Guards and Patrols will render all assistance in their power.
"Quartermasters will furnish all necessary transportation.
"By Command of the President.
- "Description
- "Age—21
- Stature—5 ft. 7½ in.
- Forehead—Broad
- Eyes—Hazel
- Nose—Rather short and straight
- Mouth—Medium size
- Chin—Round, with deep dimple
- Hair—Red-golden
- Complexion—Fair
- Face—Oval
"James A. Seddon,
Sec'y of War."
Silently the presiding officer accepted the paper, inspected it, then passed it over to the members of the court.
"Have you any questions to ask the witness, Mr. Senator?" asked the judge advocate.
"Who was present when you found that paper, Colonel Baker?"
"The provost marshal and two of his men," answered Baker; then added: "The leather case is stamped with the prisoner's initials."