Civil War Original Period Items

1865 Civil War Union Army Discharge George S. Willis Co. E, Paid May 24

1865 Civil War Union Army Discharge George S. Willis Co. E, Paid May 24
1865 Civil War Union Army Discharge George S. Willis Co. E, Paid May 24
1865 Civil War Union Army Discharge George S. Willis Co. E, Paid May 24
1865 Civil War Union Army Discharge George S. Willis Co. E, Paid May 24
1865 Civil War Union Army Discharge George S. Willis Co. E, Paid May 24
1865 Civil War Union Army Discharge George S. Willis Co. E, Paid May 24
1865 Civil War Union Army Discharge George S. Willis Co. E, Paid May 24
1865 Civil War Union Army Discharge George S. Willis Co. E, Paid May 24
1865 Civil War Union Army Discharge George S. Willis Co. E, Paid May 24
1865 Civil War Union Army Discharge George S. Willis Co. E, Paid May 24
1865 Civil War Union Army Discharge George S. Willis Co. E, Paid May 24
1865 Civil War Union Army Discharge George S. Willis Co. E, Paid May 24
1865 Civil War Union Army Discharge George S. Willis Co. E, Paid May 24
1865 Civil War Union Army Discharge George S. Willis Co. E, Paid May 24

1865 Civil War Union Army Discharge George S. Willis Co. E, Paid May 24
Original 1865 Civil War Discharge Certificate - Union Army A. This is an original form, not a reproduction - filled out by hand in May 1865, marking the soldier's honorable discharge as the nation celebrated peace. Regiment: (Union Volunteer Regiment - likely 8th Infantry). Commander's signature present at bottom. Includes Pension Office Department blue stamp dated Mar 10, 1879, confirming later use for veteran's pension verification.

99 (Adjutant General's Office Form, 1864-65 issue). 8.5 x 11 in. Features original Oath of Identity section and official Pension Office stamp.

Very good for age (160 years old). Light toning, creasing, small age spots consistent with 19th century storage. Ink remains legible, paper complete, no tears.

These discharge certificates were issued to Union volunteers upon completion of their service. This document represents the formal end of duty for a soldier of the victorious Union Army. The "Paid May 24, 1865" note places it just weeks after General Lee's surrender at Appomattox - a powerful piece of American history. Perfect for collectors of Civil War documents, Union memorabilia, or those researching veteran pension archives.


1865 Civil War Union Army Discharge George S. Willis Co. E, Paid May 24