Washburn, William [official discharge form for Private Horace J. Hammond]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09273.49 Author/Creator: Washburn, William Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Printed document signed Date: 30 May 1865 Pagination: 1 p. ; 29.2 x 22.2 cm. Order a Copy
It was issued on May 30, 1865 and signed by Captain William Washburn, leader of Company G of the 189th New York Infantry. The form gives additional information about Private Hammond. He was 5' 7", with "dark complexion," blue eyes, and dark hair. He was 37 years old when this form was issued.
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