Were passports required to cross from the North bank of Red River to the South Bank during the Civil War?
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Yes. Samples from my book are included on my web page.
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http://www.bourlandcivilwar.com/PassportsRedRiver.htm
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another sample: John W. Clanton of OK Corral fame.
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(McCulloch to Bourland, Feb 3, 1864) .... I have just learned that a Company of 40 men under Capt. J.W. Clanton is coming down by Washita [River, Indian Territory] claiming the cavalry of [CSA Gen. J.S. Marmaduke. I suspect them and if they get into Texas and have not the proper papers, arrest them and send them to me at once. This can be done under Genl. [E.K.] Smith’s order No. 58 without creating much ado. .... from THE BOURLAND PAPERS
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In North Texas, Bourland was interested in enforcing the conscript law and chasing deserters and the men in the brush out of the country and away from the settlers.
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Please send any references to CSA passports that you would like to share.
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Passport search terms are:
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furlough papers
passes
passports
proper papers
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Again, please glance at my web page and let me know if you have any passport contributions.
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http://www.bourlandcivilwar.com/PassportsRedRiver.htm
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Patti, prochette@Juno.com
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