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The Daily Dispatch: April 29, 1864., [Electronic resource], Pardon to absentees. (search)
Pardon to absentees. --Lieut. Gen. Polk has issued a proclamation offering pardon to all soldiers in his department, that are absent from their commands without leave, who will report for duty before the 20th of May next. The pardon does not include those who may have joined the enemy, or commissioned officers. Gen. Polk issued the proclamation in deference of the petition of the Senate and House of Representatives of Mississippi. The offer of pardon is not confined to soldiers from MisGen. Polk issued the proclamation in deference of the petition of the Senate and House of Representatives of Mississippi. The offer of pardon is not confined to soldiers from Mississippi, but is extended to those of other States within the department, and soldiers of other armies absent from their commands within the department, who desire to avail themselves of an act of amnesty. The Lieut. General informs them that upon reporting to Meridian he will intercede with their commanders in their behalf.