A private who served in the 7th Battalion Mississippi Infantry, Company F, was imprisoned at Rock Island Barracks on June 24, 1864. On June 22, 1865 he signed an oath of allegiance to the United States and was released per General Order 109. His place of residence was Jones County, Mississippi.

Upon his release, would he have been provided transportation to his home in Mississippi?

If the answer is yes, what mode would have been provided?

Approx. how long would the trip home have taken?

Thank you.