COLONEL TRIES TO GET UNDER AGED BOY OUT OF THE ARMY

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Member of the 2nd New York Veteran Cavalry who would die in a New Orleans hospital in 1863!Head Quarters 19th N.G.S.N.Y., Newburgh, N.Y., March 31, 1864. Captain Baker, Co. M, 2nd Veteran Cavalry N.Y. Vols. Dear Sir, I write to you at the request of the parents of George Williams, a member of your company, who was enlisted without their consent, he not being of the proper age; to request you on their behalf to have him discharged from the service. They ask it for the reason that he was enlisted without their consent, and being so very young, I know him to be not much over fifteen years of age. They are much afflicted by his absence from his home and they as well as myself will be forever indebted to you if you will represent the case to your commanding General, who I doubt not, will discharge him. Very respectfully, Your obt. servant, William R. Brown, late Col. 168 Regt. N.Y. Vols., Col. Comdg. 19th N.G.S.N.Y. Below the Colonel's letter is a sworn statement by Noah and Sarah Williams, the parents of George Williams, stating that he is under age and enlisted without their consent. Signed by John B.J. Fenton, Justice of the Peace, Orange County, N.Y. Affixed below is another sworn statement signed by Justice of the Peace Fenton attesting to the fact that George Williams was under age. 5 cents revenue stamp affixed, with March 31, read more
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