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Coleman, Daniel (fl. 1884-1890) Declaration for Invalid Pension

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.210 Author/Creator: Coleman, Daniel (fl. 1884-1890) Place Written: McClean County, Illinois Type: Printed document signed Date: 9 August 1890 Pagination: 2 p. ; 35 x 21.1 cm. Order a Copy

Claims he is partially unable to earn a living due to "sciatic rheumatism." Appoints Joseph M. Maitland as his attorney to prosecute his claim. Signed by H.C. Moyer and A.L. Alford as witnesses, as well as E. W. Crum as notary public.

Joseph Maitland enlisted on 8 August 1862 as a Private. He was mustered into "G" Co. OH 95th Infantry. He was mustered out 31 May 1865 at Memphis, Tennessee.

Maitland, Joseph M., 1839-1918
Coleman, Daniel, fl. 1890

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