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Richardson, M. V. B. (fl. 1864) [Discharge form for Eleazer Sarsons as a volunteer sergeant in the Civil War]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03953.07 Author/Creator: Richardson, M. V. B. (fl. 1864) Place Written: Beaufort, South Carolina Type: Printed document signed Date: 28 February 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 25 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

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.

M. V. B. Richardson was the 1st Lieutenant of the 4th New Hampshire Volunteers.
Captain Eleazer Sarsons joined Company F, 4th New Hampshire Infantry Regiment as a private in 1861 and later served as the First Sergeant in the Company F, 4th New Hampshire Infantry Regiment.

Richardson, M.V.B., fl. 1864
Sarsons, Eleazer L., b. 1836
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Civil War
Military History
Union Forces
Oath
The American Civil War

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