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George Boutwell: “The parole gave them protection and exemption from punishment for all offences not in violation of the rules of…”

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The parole gave them protection and exemption from punishment for all offences not in violation of the rules of civilized warfare.
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George Boutwell
Massachusetts

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Boutwell states that the parole provided protection from punishment for offenses not violating civilized warfare rules.

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