Writing the Annotated Bibliography was actually a lot easier than it was in the past. In the past, I suppose I did not understand the task’s fundamental nature was a lot simpler and different as opposed to what I usually presumed. In terms of actually constructing, the library search engine was helpful in pulling up the exact article I needed, even though I already knew my primary source beforehand. Similar search terms under the general premise of “Vagrant Laws” pulled up results that expanded my potential focus to look at Vagrancy Laws and similar policies in other states.

Since my article did not have an author, it was a little harder to analyze the source. I ended up focusing on the publisher element, alluding to the New York Times and its success. I looked at the genuine governmental order issued and signed by the Assistant Adjutant General with a deeper dive into research. It was a bit difficult because Alfred H. Terry’s reputation had not mention his tenure in Virginia.

The research did help make me more aware of a history lens that was initially unknown. The fact that the Union established districts under military “rule” in the South through the “Military Districts” was also pretty interesting.