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Letter from J. T. Martin appointing Charles L. Powell as Deputy Marshal for 3rd District
22 October 1861
Powell Papers - 65 P875, Box II, Folder 6
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Know all men by these presents that I, Jefferson T. Martin C. S. Marshal for the Western District of Virginia do hereby constitute and appoint Charles L. Powell my lawful Deputy for the third Receivers District composed of the Counties of Berkeley Clark Frederick Hampshire Jefferson and Morgan, with full power to serve all proper process that may be placed in his hands; to have and to hold the said office of Deputy Marshal for the District aforesaid with the emoluments thereto pertaining during my pleasure.
Given under my hand and seal this 22d day of October 1861
J. T. Martin (Seal)
Testo.
Wm Martin
Virginia. Frederick County towit:
Personally appeared before the undersigned a justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, Charles L. Powell and took the several oaths prescribed by law, as Deputy Marshal under the above commission.
Given under my hand this 24 day of Oct 1861
J. R. Bowen
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Division Hd Qrs. Winchester Va
Oct. 24, 1861
The within named, Mr. Charles L. Powell, being an officer of the Confederate States, will be allowed to pass and repass the Guards at pleasure, from time to time.
James H. Carson
Brig. Genl. Commanding
