Patrick McGlynn, Civil War Bounty

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Location of collection:
West Virginia and Regional History Center
West Virginia & Regional History Center
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6069
1549 University Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26506
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POC: Lori Hostuttler
Phone: (304) 293-3536
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[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Patrick McGlynn, Civil War Bounty, A&M 3809, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
0.01 Linear Feet Summary: 2 pages (1 folder)
Abstract:
Document signed by Patrick McGlynn, who substituted his service in the Union Army for that of Enoch Tinsman for a bounty of four hundred dollars. The document was created in Grafton, West Virginia on 23 February 1865. Collection includes one full color reproduction (two pages) and one photocopy reproduction. See "Historical Note" for further information regarding bounties and commutation of service.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Patrick McGlynn, Civil War Bounty, A&M 3809, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Background

Biographical / historical:

When the United States implemented its draft policy in 1863, the law included a provision that allowed a draftee to commute his military service by paying a substitute to serve in his place. The fee paid to the substitute was often referred to as a bounty.

Physical location:
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
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