West Cambridge Civil War - Deserters Contains 4 documents: 1. "Acting Provost Marshal's Office", Printed document ordering the arrest of soldiers found in towns without passes and details about how to go about the arrest. Half of the front page is cut out and missing. Also contains text of Special Order No. 600, regarding the appointment of Charles F. Blake to deal with deserters; a notice from the war department in Washington D.C.; and an extract from General Orders No.72, regarding furlough of paroled prisoners. [August 20, 1862] 2. "General Order, No. 30." Printed document regarding furlough, soldiers leave, and the penalties for being considered a deserter. Contains several short letters from different military personal. 3. "List of Deserters, Discharged, and Deceased Soldiers, from 59th Reg't Volunteers" Contains a single name, Arthur Boyer, listed as having deserted. 4. "Special Order, No. 600" Printed document containing the entire text of the order.
