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Lemon, George E. (fl. 1890) Affidavit for Additional Evidence

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.212 Author/Creator: Lemon, George E. (fl. 1890) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Printed document Date: circa 1890 Pagination: 2 p. ; 25.9 x 20.6 cm. Order a Copy

Partially completed affidavit for additional evidence prepared by attorney George E. Lemon for Nettie C. Maitland. Appears to be in relation to the disability discharge of her father, Samuel Hill, a soldier in the 66th regiment of Ohio. There are two copies of the same form; one is partially disintegrated on the right side.

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, Nettie C., fl. 1890
Hill, Samuel, 1814-?

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