John A. Steinbeck certifying as POW that he will not bear arms against USA, handwritten document, 1p, [ 221 ] 1862-09-22

Oath by John A. Steinbeck upon being paroled as a prisoner of war. He swears not to bear arms against the United States of American nor give aid or comfort to her enemies. The oath begins, "Camp near Bacon Creek, Ky. Sept. 22, 1862..." An unknown individual [Louis M. B?} was a witness and the parole was approved by Major General Thomas Leonidas Crittenden.