Existing comment:
Halt! Show Your Pass!
Union sentries in Harpers Ferry demanded identification of all travelers -- both civilian and military. All individuals were suspected spies. A pass did grant some liberty to friends of the Union, however, by permitting controlled movement to and from the town.
Obtaining a pass:
(1) The Question[s] -- What is your business here? What do you intend to see? How long do you expect to remain?
(2) Proof of Loyalty -- Swearing an oath of allegiance to the Union.
(3) Physical Description -- Written on pass to prevent exchange with other people. |