Roberts, John H. (fl. 1861-1865) [Special Orders No. 36, sent to Captain Eleazer L. Sarsons]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03953.10 Author/Creator: Roberts, John H. (fl. 1861-1865) Place Written: Raleigh, North Carolina Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 18 July 1865 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 24.5 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
Cosigned by Timothy W. Challis. The orders relieve 1st Lieutenant L.D. Huntress from duty in Company F of the 4th New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry and instruct him to turn over all relevant property to Sarsons. Marked "Extract."
John H. Roberts was a captain in the 4th New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry.
Timothy W. Challis was a 1st lieutenant and adjutant in the 4th New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry.
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.
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