** DUMFRIES P.O.W. - PAROLE ACCOMMODATION CERTIFICATE SIGNED...

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** DUMFRIES P.O.W. - PAROLE ACCOMMODATION CERTIFICATE SIGNED BY LOCAL P.O.W. AGENT "FRAS, SHORT"; 30 Nov. 1811 sheet (understandable wear, edge tears and folds; just fits large album page) partly printed and confirming the exact address and name of the Dumfries landlord/lady of POW "L.N. Dubois de gene, Captn, Administration Militaire" with physical details of the POW on the reverse. The address details have been changed a number of times at the foot up until 17 Mar. 1814. With the Dumfries POW Agent's signature; "Fras. Shortt" at the foot. A very rare survival. [See MFPWE, p.142.]Cross Reference: SCOTLAND, MILITARY - P.O.W. MAIL, FRANCE

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2nd Mar 22 at 11am GMT

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