2020-01 Putnal
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/18/2020
Partly-printed Document Signed, 1p. small quarto, May 4, 1863, Grenada, Mississippi, titled "MEDICAL CERTIFICATE HOSPITAL EXAMINING BOARD" it reads in part: "...Capt. Jno Powell Company (H) 42nd Mississippi Regiment, Davis Brigade, Army of Va. having applied for Ext. Leave the Board of Examiners have carefully examined him and find that he is unfit for military duty in consequence of Gun Shot Wound left thigh unhealed...from the effects of which he has suffered 7 months. We Further Declare Our Belief, That he will not be fit for duty in a less period than 30 and in order to secure benefits which cannot be obtained in hospital, we do recommend Extension of Leave for 30 days to go to Torrance, Miss. his place of residence…" Signed by three members of the Examining Board. VG. The 42nd Mississippi Regiment was organized in May, 1862. It was assigned to General J.R. Davis' Brigade (nephew of Jefferson Davis), Army of Northern Virginia, with whom they fought Gettysburg through the surrender at Appomattox. At Gettysburg they lost 46% of the 575 engaged. Only 7 men were present for the surrender at Appomattox.
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