...house, on his parole of honor not to attempt to escape at night. The following is a copy of the parole, in his own handwriting: I , George W. Alexander, Lieutenant, prisoner of war of the United States , at Fort McHenry, Md., do hereby solemnly pledge myself, upon my honor, that if allowed to occupy the guard-room at night, instead of the cells, I will make no attempt to escape during that period. G...