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: February 28, 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 25 cm, Width: 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.
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