1880s antique CIVIL WAR soldier Pension new london ct PARKER, Co D 24th CT Vol

1880s antique CIVIL WAR soldier Pension new london ct PARKER, Co D 24th CT Vol. SCROLL DOWN for MORE PHOTOS. To view or search ANTIQUE. This listing is for the original legal paper.

Original "GENERAL AFFIDAVIT" used in a U. Civil War pension case for John S. D, 24th Regiment Connecticut Volunteers, claim no. Executed in Salem, New London County, Connecticut; affiant gives first-hand testimony about Parker's post-service health and ability to work.

Form is legal-size, ink manuscript on printed form, with period folds. Key details on the document (as written): State of Connecticut, County of New London, ss. " "In the matter of the application for pension of John S. Parker, late a private in Co.

" Dated "On this 4th day of July A. (last digit unclear; appears 1880s).

[surname unclear], age 46, resident of the town of Salem; Post Office address Gardner Lake, Conn. Affiant states he and Parker were neighbors in April 1865 and remained so until April 1867. Parker was suffering from "Ague, Chronic Diarrhea & Rheumatism, " claimed contracted in service; symptoms described include cold hands, chills followed by night sweats; cramp and distress in the stomach; lameness; stiffness in hands, back and shoulders.

In the best of my judgment. Interfered with the performance of manual labor at least one-half of the time. Condition: Good for age; toning, fold lines, light edge wear, small corner nicks. Ink strong and legible overall; a few words/light areas and one surname are hard to decipher. Legal size (about 8.5" × 14"). Great primary-source piece for Civil War, Connecticut, or genealogy collections. Civil War pension; General Affidavit; John S. Parker; 24th Connecticut Volunteers; Co D; New London County CT; Salem Connecticut; Gardner Lake; Union Army; veteran disability; ague; chronic diarrhea; rheumatism; 1880s document; legal size; handwritten affidavit; A. Gallup JP; genealogy; military history; CT history; U. Pension records; 19th century manuscript; militia; GAR interest; original antique paper. Authentic period piece related to family, history or local heritage - well-suited for historical collections, genealogical /genealogy research, or museum acquisition. CONDITION : See listing description and photos.