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- GLC#
- GLC03953.07-View header record
- Type
- Documents
- Date
- February 28, 1864
- Author/Creator
- Richardson, M.V.B., fl. 1864
- Title
- [Discharge form for Eleazer Sarsons as a volunteer sergeant in the Civil War]
- Place Written
- Beaufort, South Carolina
- Pagination
- 2 p. : docket ; Height: 25 cm, Width: 20.5 cm
- Primary time period
- Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
- Sub-Era
- The American Civil War
A partially printed document attesting to Sarson's discharge from Company C in the 4th Regiment of New Hampshire Volunteers, in which he served a three-year term. Describes Sarsons as a twenty seven year old farmer, 5'7" tall, with a light complexion and hazel eyes. A blank "Oath of Identity" form appears on the verso. Signed, but not filled in, by Lieutenant Richardson in blue ink.
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