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Hurst, Logan, fl. 1861 [Affidavit certifying Timothy White as a substitute for Logan Hurst]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06371.02 Author/Creator: Hurst, Logan, fl. 1861 Place Written: Norfolk County, Virginia Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 5 May 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 33.7 cm, Width: 20.4 cm Order a Copy

Signed by Timothy White and LeRoy Edwards. Other endorsements include that of J. E. Smith, Surgeon Pacs and V.O Cassell of the Jackson Light Artillery. Officially relieves Logan Hurst of service to the Confederate States Army after having found a suitable substitute. Certifies Timothy White was paid $1000 in cash by Logan Hurst to serve as a substitute.

Hurst, Logan, fl. 1861-1865
White, Timothy, ?-1864

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