ALLEGHANY CO., VALLEY OF VIRGINIA CIVIL WAR MARTIAL LAW MANUSCRIPT

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headed "Citizens of Alleghany", above the announcement which begins "For a time you are under Martial Law. The office therefore seriously affecting you is that of Provost Marshal. Without solicitation on my part, it has been conferred on me." Goes on to demand every man left at home to work must work hard or return to their companies, banning all buying from, selling to, or trading with negroes except under written authority of their master, and all manufacturing, buying, or selling of liquors to absolutely cease under martial law. Signed by William Skeen, Provost Marshal, 16 April, 1862. On the verso is a penciled list of soldiers with notes, and "All present 15 Sept. 1862" below.Color: single-sided ink on paper, Condition: Good condition with expected fold creases, center fold separated, some light staining to edges. Size: 12 1/2" x 8". Provenance: Provenance: Property of a direct descendent of Gen. William Skeen (1818-1893), of Alleghany Co., VA. Catalog Notes: Catalogue Note: William Skeen was a prominent lawyer in Covington, Alleghany Co., VA during the 19th century. He served as Commonwealth Attorney of the county and Provost-Marshal during the Civil War. Skeen served on several important boards and in other public capacities. Virginia reconstruction governor Gilbert C. Walker appointed Skeen brigadier-general of the State read more

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