Following the American Civil War Sesquicentennial with day by day writings of the time, currently 1863.

JULY 23D.—To-day I received the following note from the Secretary :

  

“JULY 23D, 1862. ”

J. B. JONES, ESQ.
“Sir:—You will not issue passports except to persons going to the camps near Richmond.
“Passports elsewhere will be granted by Brig.-Gen. Winder.
“Respectfully,
“GEO. W. RANDOLPH,
Secretary of War.”

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