Thursday, June 20, 2013

July 31, 1862---The Cartel



JULY 31, 1862:            

A cartel, or agreement, is worked out between Union and Confederate officials regarding the exchange of Prisoners of War, war refugees, and other individuals who need cross the borders legally. 

Jefferson Davis, however, excludes U.S. General John Pope and his senior officers from any amnesty due to Pope’s “infamous orders”:  

“This Government has issued the enclosed General Order, recognizing General Pope and his commanding officers to be in the position which they have chosen for themselves---that or robbers and murderers.” 

This General Order allowed them to be subject to corporal or capital punishment if captured.


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