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 Series

VETERAN'S AFFAIRS,, 1850-1883

Dates

  • 1850-1883

Scope and Contents

Summary: Enlistment papers, furlough papers, marriage certificates, certificates of admission to hospitals, death certificates, receipts, discharge papers, declarations of arrears in pay, bounty and pension claims and related correspondence. These documents are related to the Marcus L. Ward Office for Soldier's Business and to Ward's lifelong activities on behalf of Civil War veterans. Includes an 1866 insurance policy for the New Jersey Home for Disabled Soldiers.

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Arrangement

Arrangement: Grouped chronologically by year.