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[The Confederate States Receipt for Time of Service for James L. Cunningham, July, 1862]

The Confederate States of America receipt for time of service for James L. Cunningham. Cunningham served as a lieutenant from May 13 to July 18, 1862. The receipt included the payment he received for his service, his regiment, and a signed statement from Cunningham that verified the information was correct.

Date: 1862-07~

Creator: Confederate States of America

Item Type: Text

Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Soldier's Discharge Papers for John Patterson Osterhout]

Soldier's discharge papers for John Patterson Osterhout due to his term of service expiring. He was discharged honorably from the army of the Confederate States on April 25, 1862. The document includes a basic description of his appearance and who he served under.

Date: April 25, 1862

Creator: Osterhout, John Patterson

Item Type: Text

Partner: Austin College

[Letter from A. Rilley to Junia Roberts Osterhout, May 7, 1896]

Letter from A. Rilley to her friend, Junia Roberts Osterhout, discussing local news and pensions. Rilley wanted Junia's husband to investigate whether she qualified for a pension since he was running for a position in Congress and might know more. She wrote of others who had received pensions in Texas, including veterans and family members, and about two women she had renting her home.

Date: May 7, 1896

Creator: Rilley, A.

Item Type: Letter