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From: "Richard A. Pence" <>
Subject: Re: civil war enlistment application
Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2003 12:05:23 -0500
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Duncan Morrow <> wrote:

> If, however, the soldier was under 21 when he enlisted,
> the signature of a parent or guardian was also required,
> which can be a very valuable small piece of information
> (although I have seen them where the named "guardian"
> was also the recruiter!).

Duncan:

As I indicated in my earlier message, I received two CW Union soldier
service records Monday. Both include the enlistment form. Both declare they
are 18 years old. There is no sign anywhere of a parent/guardian signature.

Both enlistments were in 1864. Perhaps there was a lowering of the age by
this time?

Regards,
Richard Pence


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