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Soldier's Power of Attorney form, October 21, 1864

Affidavit of Unregistered Soldier's Voucher, November 8, 1864

Affidavit envelope, October 21, 1864

  • Soldier's Power of Attorney form, October 21, 1864
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1864 | Thomas Halligan Affidavit (Digitized Content)A printed form filled in by hand authorizing John Tracy of Rensselaer County, New York, to cast Thomas Halligan's vote in the November 8, 1864 presidential election. The affidavit was completed while Halligan was stationed in Petersburg, Virginia, as a member of Company I of the 104th New York Volunteer Infantry. It was signed by John. G. Brown as witness and Seneca Warner, ...
  • Affidavit of Unregistered Soldier's Voucher, November 8, 1864
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1864 | Thomas Halligan Affidavit (Digitized Content)An affidavit printed and filled in by hand affirming the identity of John Tracy of Lansingburgh, New York, and his authorization to cast soldier Thomas Halligan's vote in the November 8, 1864 presidential election in Rensselaer County, New York. It was signed by John Tracy and a justice of the peace.
  • Affidavit envelope, October 21, 1864
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1864 | Thomas Halligan Affidavit (Digitized Content)An affidavit printed on the outside of an envelope and filled in by hand, affirming Thomas Halligan's citizenship, age, residency, and military service prior to the November 8, 1864 presidential election in New York. The affidavit was completed while Halligan was stationed in Petersburg, Virginia, as a member of Company I of the 104th New York Volunteer Infantry. It was sig...