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Coleman, Daniel, fl. 1884-1890 Declaration for Invalid Pension

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.10.210 Author/Creator: Coleman, Daniel, fl. 1884-1890 Place Written: McClean County, Illinois Type: Printed document signed Date: 9 August 1890 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 35 cm, Width: 21.1 cm Order a Copy

Claims he is partially unable to earn a living due to "sciatic rheumatism." Appoints Joseph M. Maitland as his attorney to prosecute his claim. Signed by H.C. Moyer and A.L. Alford as witnesses, as well as E. W. Crum as notary public.

Maitland, Joseph M., 1839-1918
Coleman, Daniel, fl. 1890
Rise of Industrial America, 1877-1900
Law
Pensions
Finance
Health and Medical
Military History
Soldier's Pay
The Gilded Age

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