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Title: Callaghan, John Papers
Identifier/Call Number: C057746
Contributing Institution:
Society of California Pioneers
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
1.0 folder
(1 page)
Date: November 20, 1861
Abstract: Army discharge papers issued to John Callaghan, a private formerly of Monaghan, Ireland, under the command of Captain James
van Voast in Company K of the 9th Regiment of Infantry. His enlistment date was November 20th, 1856 and the reason for his
discharge was the expiration of his five-year term of service. A physical description of Callaghan is also provided. His occupation
at the time of enlistment is given as "file culler" (?).
creator:
Callaghan, John, fl. 1836-1900
Existence and Location of Originals note
The Society of California Pioneers. 300 Fourth Street. San Francisco, CA 94107
Biographical note
John Callaghan, originally of Monaghan, Ireland, worked as a file-culler before enlisting in the U.S. Army on November 20,
1856. He was a private under the command of Captain James van Voast in Company K of the 9th Regiment of Infantry. He was discharged
from the Army on November 20, 1861 after his five-year term of service ended.
Donor
Donor and acquisition date unknown
Preferred Citation note
Callaghan, John, Papers, The Society of California Pioneers
Conditions Governing Use note
There are no restrictions on access
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Collection open for research
Scope and Contents note
Army discharge papers issued to John Callaghan, a private formerly of Monaghan, Ireland, under the command of Captain James
van Voast in Company K of the 9th Regiment of Infantry. His enlistment date was November 20th, 1856 and the reason for his
discharge was the expiration of his five-year term of service. A physical description of Callaghan is also provided. His occupation
at the time of enlistment is given as "file culler" (?).
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Callaghan, John, fl. 1836-1900
Monaghan (Ireland)
United States. Army.