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Whitman, Abraham - SGT - Co I - 2 IL US L ART
Residence, Joliet, Will Co, IL; Join, 01Oct1861-Joliet; Age, 25; Born, Canada
Height, 5'10"; Hair, dark; Eyes, gray; Complexion, light; Single; Boatman
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