Contributed by Cary Library
Description
Black Hawk Putnam of Houlton found a substitute to serve in his place in the Civil War. This certificate of non-liability shows that he did not have to serve additional time.
Putnam was captain of Co. E of the 1st Maine Cavalry from its founding on Oct. 19, 1861 until he was honorably discharged on Feb. 19, 1863.
Transcription
About This Item
- Title: Black Hawk Putnam's certificate of nonliability, 1863
- Creator: Board of Enrollment of the fourth District of the State of Maine
- Creation Date: 1863-09-25
- Subject Date: 1863-09-25
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Locations:
- Houlton, Aroostook County, ME
- Bangor, Penobscot County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Dimensions: 22 cm x 17.5 cm
- Object Type: Text
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Houlton (Me.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
- Recruiting and enlistment
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
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