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Soldier's Power of Attorney for Election of 1864

Creator:
Hackett, John
Collection:
Civil War Documents Collection
Location:
Portsmouth, Virginia
Date of Original:
1864
Description:
Printed form, 32 cm, filled in and signed. 'In pursuance of an Act of the Legislature of the State of New York, entitled 'An Act to enable the qualified electors of this State, absent therefrom in the Military Services of the United States, in the Army or Navy thereof to vote,' Passed April 21st, 1864. Authorizes J.G.W. Cornell of Lansingburgh, New York, to cast a vote for John Hackett in the General Election while Hackett is stationed in Virginia with Company 28, 2d Battery, VRC, New York State Volunteers. Signed by John Hackett, witnessed by Reinhold Peixoto, and endorsed by B.B. Keeler, Capt. 142nd NY Vols. Yellow envelope, 11 x 24 cm, is printed with an affidavit signed by Hackett and Keeler.
Subject:
Hackett, John; Absentee voting--United States; Elections--United States--1864; United States--Army--New York Infantry Regiment, 169th (1862-1865)
Category:
Manuscripts & Documents
Format of Original:
Manuscript
Item ID:
71200908300869
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Digital File ID:
71200908300869
Available for Viewing:
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