"1861 - 1865" . . . . . "In this ...\"microfilm publication are reproduced a series of documents dated 1861-1867, each of which pertains to two or more civilians\"--Introd."@en . . "Records and correspondence"@en . . . . . "History"@en . . . . . "Union Provost Marshals' file of papers relating to two or more civilians"@en . "Sources"@en . . "\"The provost marshals who served in territorial commands, armies, and Army corps were military police. They sought out and arrested deserters, Confederate spies, and civilians suspected of disloyalty; investigated the theft of government property; controlled the passage of civilians in military zones and those using government transport- ation; confined prisoners; and maintained records of paroles and oaths of allegiance. Provost courts were established in some territorial commands to try cases involving civilian violators of military orders, the laws of war, and other offenses arising under the military jurisdiction. They also tried cases involving military personnel accused of civil crimes\"--Introd."@en . . "Union provost marshals' file of papers relating to two or more civilians"@en . . . . "United States" . . . .