Discharge of James S. Cunningham

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Title: Discharge of James S. Cunningham
Creator: John A. Thompson
John B. Coles
Description: These are the official discharge papers for James S. Cunningham, who served as a private under Captain John B. Coles in Company D of the 8th Regiment of the Missouri Infantry from 1861 to 1864. The document, dated July 1, 1864, describes Cunningham as a 20 year old farmer from Washington, Pennsylvania. He was discharged after completing his term of service.
Date: July 1, 1864
Local Subject: Battle for Missouri, 1861-1865 -- Military History of Missouri and Kansas
Missouri military units (Union)
People: John A. Thompson
John B. Coles
Owning Organization: Nancy Hillyard Hampton Library and Archival Center
Location: Documents, CH2-DSB Box 4: 79.43.3
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