Manuscript DS, signed “Joshua L. Chamberlain,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, June 14, 1871. Official State of Maine document concerning a widow's pension application, in part: "This may certify that I was Colonel of the 20th Regt. Maine Vols and well knew John T. Ames who was a Private in Co. 'G' same regiment. That while in the line of his duty in Camp near Antietam about 30th Sept. 1862 he was severely wounded near the right side by a bullet from the gun of another soldier which had been accidentally discharged. He was disabled for duty as a soldier and did not again do duty with the regiment. I have no interest in the claim of the widow for pension." Signed at the conclusion by Chamberlain. A justice of the peace endorses below, over which a signed slip from a judge has been affixed. In fine condition, with a small stain touching Lawrence's first name. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA.
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