Raynors HCA 2020-02
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/27/2020
Single sheet 8 x 10, pale blue paper, neatly penned for "Private Sabastian Waters of Capt. Leak's Cavalry Co. 'I' of the 1'st Georgia Cavalry Regiment of Confederate States Volunteers, was enlisted by Maj. Harper of 1'st Regiment of Georgia Cavalry at Camp Morrison, Ga. 8 May 1862 to serve three years [with description, weight, height etc.]...by occupation...a farmer… during last two months said soldier unfit for duty 60 days… subject to hospital treatment for last two years without relief." Dated at Manassas, Ga., April 16, 1864. 2nd endorsement below by the Senior Surgeon certifying they have carefully examined him and is incapable of performing the duties of soldier, with description of medical problems that have been of two years duration… "in our opinion unfit for duty…" This is the official copy made right at that period in 1864. Reverse with very lengthy docketing by various departments of higher echelons of C.S. Medical Dept. up to the final "Medical Examining Board/Cassville, Ga." Normal light aging; excellent+.
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