To Gen Milroy From David W Barton Jan 30 1863

              Head Quarters Milroy Division 
Winchester, Va. Jan. 30, 1863 

I David W. Barton of the City of Winchester, 
state of East Virginia, having this day  
received from Brig. Genl. R. H. Milroy in command  
of United States forces at & in vicinity of said city  
of Winchester, a general pass through the  
guards & pickets of said forces, to go to & return  
from my farm on the Valley Turnpike, do hereby  
in consideration of said privilege solemnly  
promise & give my parcel of honor that I will  
not carry out of said city any article, letter, or  
communication of any kind for any person in arms  
against, or hostile to the Government of the United States. 
That I will neither directly nor indirectly give any  
aid, comfort, or information to the enemies of the Government  
of the United States, or do any act to the injury or against  
the interest of the army or Government of the United  
States. 
	Given under my hand at Winchester, Va. 
	the day & year above written. 
			D. W. Barton