William Millar
R.T. Van Horn

This document certifies that Lawrence Shannon was discharged from the United States military on October 29, 1861 in St. Joseph, Missouri. The document describes Shannon as a 30-year old stone mason from Ireland. It states that Shannon was captured during the Battle of Lexington and mustered out of service per General Order No. 13. The document is signed by Capt. William Millar and Maj. R.T. Van Horn.

October 29, 1861

Battle for Missouri, 1861-1865 -- Military History of Missouri and Kansas
Missouri military units (Union)
Battle of Hemp Bales / Battle of Lexington

William Millar
R.T. Van Horn

St. Joseph, Missouri
Buchanan County, Missouri
Lexington, Missouri
Lafayette County, Missouri

State Historical Society of Missouri – Kansas City

Robert Thompson Van Horn (1824-1916) Family Papers (K0297): f.11, Item 1

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