2022-07 Raynors HCA Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/15/2022
Autograph Document Signed, 1p. quarto, which reads in most part: “...To all whom it may concern. The bearer thereof Joel W. Berry a Corporal in Captain Long, Company Col. Bull Phillips Legion aged 24 years five feet 11 inches light complexion, blue eyes, light hair and by profession a farmer, born in Coweta County State of Georgia. Enlisted at Camp McKinnola Cobb County State of Georgia in the 11 day of June 1862 is hereby permitted to go to his home in Coweta County State of Geo. he having received a Furlough from the 12 day of July at which time he will rejoin his company...at this camp or wherever it then may be or be considered a deserter…” Signed by William PHILLIPS as Colonel Commanding. With Autograph Note Signed at bottom in the hand of A. Connell, Surgeon of Phillips Legion, it reads “I certify that I have examined said Berry & find him incapable of performing the duties of a soldier and do not believe he will be fit for duty under thirty days because of fractured thigh…” VG.
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