Joseph J. Reynolds Special Field Order, 21 October 1864
Headquarters, 19th Army Corps,
Mouth of White River Ark. Oct. 21st 1864.
 
Special Field Orders
No. 3. [EXTRACT.]
 
1. The following named enlisted man is hereby honorably discharged the military service of the United States as such from the date set opposite his name, to enable him to accept a Commission, on condition that if not mustered as an Officer he shall return to duty in his former position, or be considered a deserter. viz:—
 
Quarter Master Sergeant John P. De Merit
29th Regiment Wisconsin Vols. October 20th 1864
 
By command of Major General J. J. Reynolds
 
Q.M.S. John P. De Merit S. C. Farrington
Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant General.
 
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Paid in Full
Feby 2 1865
 
H B Rind
Major
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(11275)DL1644.012165Orders1864-10-21

Tags: Desertion/Deserters, Discharge/Mustering Out, Duty, Promotions

People - Records: 3

  • (163) [writer] ~ Reynolds, Joseph Jones
  • (3976) [associated with] ~ DeMeritt, John Pushee
  • (4006) [writer] ~ Farrington, Seth C.

Places - Records: 1

  • (674) [origination] ~ White River Landing, Desha County, Arkansas

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Joseph J. Reynolds Special Field Order, 21 October 1864, DL1644.012, Nau Collection