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Civil War Draft and Discharge Document Group, 1862 to 1864.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Militaria Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 300.00 USD
Civil War Draft and Discharge Document Group, 1862 to 1864.
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Trenton, New Jersey and Maryland. Lot includes 4 pieces, all related to John Leary and his draft into the Union Army during the American Civil War, Includes: an Issued 1862 document of discharge for John Leary, due to his scoliosis when he was at Camp Baker in Maryland referring to his enlistment in August of 1861; An issued May 14, 1864 draft document issued by the Provost Marshal's Office in Trenton New Jersey notifying Leary to report before the 13th of June, 1864, calling for John Leary to report for action in Trenton, New Jersey, or face desertion charges; and an issued June 13th, 1864 document granting draft exemption status for John Leary, due to "lateral curvature of the spine" which was most likely scoliosis; A hand written letter stating the reason he cannot get witnesses is due to them being taken prisoner, also includes Envelope with writing in pencil which held the documents. Historic Civil War period documents relating to young 19 year old soldier's ordeal with originally serving in 1861 and being discharged and than being drafted in 1864, but luckily having documents showing his initial discharge due to disability issued on the deadline day for his draft in June of 1864. (4)