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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: 28 February 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 25 x 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.

Richardson, M.V.B., fl. 1864
Sarsons, Eleazer L.,1836-?

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