Confederate Provost Marshal - Augusta, GA

Item CON-5685

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Original Confederate Document and war dated, April 13, 1864.

Adjutant & Inspector General Office
Extract Richmond April 13, 1864

Special Orders No. 86

Captain W. K. Bradford P.A.C.S. is assigned to duty as Provost Marshal of Augusta, Georgia and will report accordingly.

By Command of Secretary of War

Signed Jno Withers AAG

I certify above is a true copy of my order
W. K. Bradford, Captain and Provost Marshal

On June 28, 1861, General Stonewall Jackson and Joseph Johnston recommended William Bradford be appointed Lieutenant. They spoke of his efficient service while on on secret service" under them. Prior to being assigned to Augusta, Captain Bradford has raised a company for Provost Duty and been assigned to Savannah.