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Scope and Contents

This letter details the discharge of Private John Robinson, Co. A, 1st Regiment Infantry, Wise Brigade, due to injury to his ankle bone from a fall. It originates from the Camp at Meadow Bluff and is signed by John Wilkins, Surgeon. The letter also notes he rejoined the company on February 17, 1862.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Confederate States of America. Army. Virginia Infantry Regiment, 1st.
• Military discharges--1860-1870.
• Robinson, John
• United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865