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30th Maryland Colored Soldier Discharge-Bounty Forms
Item #: NEW-0015323

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This lot consists of four items relating to Fletcher Houston, a free black man who enlisted in the Civil War in the State of Maryland.  The first form is one I have never seen before, which is essentially vouching that he was a free man, born of free parents at the time of his enlistment.  Two white citizens by the name of John Cameron and Alfred Kirk are attesting that they have known Fletcher Houston, "a colored soldier, enlisted in Company C 30th regiment UP S Colored Troops” Evidently this form was necessary for him to receive his end of the war bounty.

The second form which is attached to the first form is from the City Register’s Office in Baltimore, dated December 28th, 1865, indicating that Houston had received his cash bounty and monthly installments for fifty dollars. Note the hole in the bottom.

The third form is another form, attached to the others is dated January 5th, 1866 directing Thomas Timmons to pay Houston fifty dollars.  There is a revenue stamp and Fletcher Huston’s mark X.  I’m not sure I understand this form since it is after the receipt but perhaps it was for another payment.  

The last form is Fletcher Houston’s discharge form the State of Maryland.  This form is in poor condition with large tears.  I will repair these with archival tape if the buyer desires.  The discharge is longer than the scan.



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