Civil War Service Claim

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Case of: George Edwards

Late Pvt, Co. E, 52 U.S.C.T.

Residence: at Sycamore place, near Livingston (PO) Miss

Witnesses: Angus Nichols and Jerry Nichols, Abram Phillips and Job Sutherland

Enlisted
When: Summer
Where: Vicksburg Miss
By whom: Capt Magens
Period: 3 years

Description
Where born: Georgia
Age: about 18 years
Occupation: farmer
Eyes: Black
Hair: Black
Complexion: Black
Height: 5 feet 6 inches

Commanding Officer: Lt Whiteside
First Sergeant: Carter Stuart

REMARKS.
Was slave of Robt Love of Madison Co Miss 3 miles from Canton Miss. Joined Co as recruit. Was on daily duty as orderly at Reg H Hdqrs (Adjutants office)

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