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Simpson, Richard F. - Pvt - Co G - 64 IL US INF
Residence, Joliet, Will Co, IL; Join, 24Jan1864; Age, 19; Born, England
Height, 5' 6-1/2"; Hair, brown; Eyes, blue; Complexion, light; Clerk
Sentenced to 2 years hard labor at Dry Tortugas FLA
To forfeit all pay & bounty due or to become due
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