Civil War Letter Alderman Jacob Long NCY to General Peck asking leave Soldier

Nov 10th 1863 ALS written by Alderman Jacob M Long 17th District NYC to Major General John Peck asking for leave for Sargent John Stewart to visit his ill family in NY before his child dies of the illness she is suffering. Letter is reviewed and approved by Staff officers for General Peck at Suffolk Va and by the Staff of the 132nd NYVI which Stewart served in.

Interesting and sad state of affairs for this soldier's family. Residence was not listed; 25 years old. Enlisted on 7/26/1862 at New York City, NY as a Sergeant. On 10/4/1862 he mustered into "H" Co.

He was Mustered Out on 6/29/1865 at Salisbury, NC. Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.

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