Lee, Stephen D., 1833-1908 [Discharge papers for Henry White]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01660 Author/Creator: Lee, Stephen D., 1833-1908 Place Written: St. Petersburg, Florida Type: Document signed Date: 20 August 1857 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25 x 19.3 cm. Order a Copy
Signed by Lee as mustering officer. Signed by Robert Duke Bradley as Captain, Florida Volunteers. States that White, who enrolled in Bradley's company of volunteers 21 February 1857, is discharged from service after serving his six month term. Describes White, who was born in Georgia, as having "Dark complexion, Black eyes, Black hair," and states that he was a farmer at the time of his enlistment. Partially printed on United States Volunteer Service stationery.
Written at Fort Dade
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