RARE 1864 Civil War Soldier Discharge Harrisburg, PA Pvt John Patton

Authentic American Civil War Discharge Document. Dated: June 11, 1864 Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

This document was officially processed in Harrisburg, PA, a major Union logistical hub, during the height of the 1864 summer campaigns. Pennsylvania regiments were instrumental during this period, and documents from this specific timeframe often represent soldiers who served through the Overland Campaign or defended the Mason-Dixon line. Paper: original parchment, fold lines top portion is missing.

Ink: The signatures of the Commanding Officer and the Mustering Officer remain legible / slightly faded. Details: Includes reason for discharge expiration of service. Integrity: Backed on opaque parchement. Why This belongs in Your Collection.

1864 was a pivotal year in the war. Documents signed in Harrisburg carry significant weight for Pennsylvania state collectors and those focusing on the Army of the Potomac.

This is a tangible piece of history that survived the most tumultuous era in American history.

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