Civil War Substitute Volunteer Enlistment, Auburn, 1864

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During the Civil War the Union drafted citizens into the military forces. If the draftee was influential or wealthy and could find a willing volunteer, he could pay that volunteer to enlist in his place. This was called a Substitute Volunteer Enlistment.

On September 5, 1864 at Auburn, eighteen year old James Skinner of Strong volunteered as a substitute for Clark A. Thompson of Farmington.

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  • Title: Civil War Substitute Volunteer Enlistment, Auburn, 1864
  • Creator: James Skinner
  • Creation Date: 1864-09-05
  • Subject Date: 1864-09-05
  • Locations:
    • Strong, Franklin County, ME
    • Farmington, Franklin County, ME
    • Auburn, Androscoggin County, ME
  • Media: Ink on pre-printed paper form
  • Dimensions: 17 cm x 21.4 cm
  • Local Code: ED.01.066.658
  • Object Type: Text

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