1862 Provost Marshal Reports

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Title

1862 Provost Marshal Reports

Description

Provost Marshal Nathaniel H. Brown files his reports to Colonel Louis Bell regarding Oaths of Allegiance to the Union, drill procedures and Confederate activities in St. Augustine.

Date

1862

Collection Items

May 6, 1862: PROVOST MARSHAL REPORT
Nathaniel Brown's 1862; 2 page report concerning oaths of allegiance, written passes for leaving the city, drinking at the Magnolia Hotel, possible Confederate activity near the San Sebastian Bridge, and the discovery of a brothel.

May 23, 1862: PROVOST MARSHAL REPORT
Nathaniel H. Brown's 1862; 2 page report concerning oaths of allegiance, drill procedures, possible Confederate activity on the road to Palatka, and provision shortages in St. Augustine.

May 10, 1862: PROVOST MARSHAL REPORT
Nathaniel H. Brown's 1862; 2 page report concerning oaths of allegiance to the Union, an escaped negro that was previously held at Fort Marion, and possible Confederate guerrilla activity east of the St. Johns River.

May 22, 1862: PROVOST MARSHAL REPORT
Nathaniel H. Brown's 1862; 1 page report concerning oaths of allegiance to the Union, and police presence in the city.

June 21, 1862: PROVOST MARSHAL REPORT
Nathaniel H. Brown's 1862; 1 page report concerning oaths of allegiance to the Union, Confederate prisoners, and a "sail boat with three negroes."
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