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12 September 1872

Norvell, J.T., fl. 1872

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Title: [Final statement and pay voucher for Abraham Hill, 10th Cavalry]

Signed by Norvell as Captain of the 10th Cavalry. Final statement of Abraham Hill, an African American private in Captain S. J. Norvell's company. States that Hill was enlisted 12 September 1867 in Wilmington, Delaware, to serve for five years. Reports that Hill is owed $64.62 for his service. Docketed by C. R. Ward, 2nd Lieutenant of the 10th Cavalry. Ward states that he forwarded the final statement to J. J. Fisher, possibly employed at the office of the paymaster. Attached to a pay voucher for Hill, signed by Fisher. Reports that Hill received money he was owed by J. W. Nicholls,…

GLC07334.01

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