Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Henry Wilson of Westbrook, who was drafted into Civil War service, received an exemption for a "deformed thorax."
The exemption was signed on Sept. 30, 1863.
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About This Item
- Title: Exemption from military service, Westbrook, 1863
- Creation Date: 1863-09-30
- Subject Date: 1863
- Location: Westbrook, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Dimensions: 17.4 cm x 21 cm
- Local Code: Coll. S-499, Misc. Box 19/18
- Object Type: Text
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- United States--Civil War, 1861-1865
- Recruiting & enlistment--1860-1870
- Maine--Civil War, 1861-1865
- Military service--1860-1870
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