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Copy of W. G. Halpin’s army discharge., June 26, 1868
Copy of W. G. Halpin’s army discharge.
To all whom it may concern:
Know ye, that William G. Halpin, a lieutenant colonel, company —, 15th regiment of Kentucky infantry volunteers, who was enrolled on the 9th day of February, 1864, to serve three years or during the war, is hereby discharged from the service of the United States this 14th day of January, 1865, at Louisville, Kentucky, by reason of expiration of term of service, (no objection to his being re-enlisted is known to exist,) Said William G. Halpin was born in Meath, in the state of Ireland; is forty years of age, five feet seven inches high, florid complexion, gray eyes, dark hair, and is by occupation when enrolled a civil engineer.
Given at Louisville, Kentucky, this 14th day of January, 1865.
CHAS. H. DETCHER, Captain 1st U. S. Infantry, Mustering Officer, (A. G. O., No. 99.)
M. C. TAYLOR, Colonel Commanding Regiment.
June 26, 1868.
A true copy.
P. O’BEIRNE, 195 Broadway, New York.
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FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Third Session of the Fortiet
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U.S. Department of State, Office of the Historian. Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Third Session of the Fortiet.