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Soldier's power of attorney for election of 1864 : Charles D. Merrell,

Other Title:
Civil War documents collection, Union documents, 1864 Oct. 17.
Authors:
unknown
Item ID:
71200908300867
Publisher:
Richmond, Virginia : Charles D. Merrell, 1864.
Call Number:
E456 .M477 1864 OCT 17
Physical Description:
1 sheet (1 leaf) ; 32 cm + 1 envelope (11 x 24 cm)
Topic:
Absentee voting -- United States.
Elections -- United States -- 1864.
Merrell, Charles D.
United States. Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 169th (1862-1865)
Note:
Title supplied by cataloger.; CLICK ON WEB ADDRESS TO REACH THIS DOCUMENT.; Printed form, 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 John H. Campbell of Lansingburgh, New York, to cast a vote for Charles D. Merrell in the General Election while Merrell is stationed in Virginia with the 169th Regiment, New York Volunteers. Signed by Charles D. Merrell, witnessed by John M. Landon, and endorsed by Alonzo Alden, Colonel 169th NY Vols. Yellow envelope is printed with an affidavit signed by Merrell and Alden.; Charles D. Merrell from Lansingburgh, Rensselaer County, New York, served in the 169th Regiment, New York Volunteers, with ranks of 1st Sergeant (Co. K), 2nd Lieutenant (Co. G), 1st Lieutenanct (Co. A), Captain (Co.D). He served August 27, 1862 through March 21, 1865.
OCLC Number:
ocn908858989
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Available for Viewing:
By appointment only
Category:
Manuscripts & Documents