1st Maryland Infantry & Purnell's Legion - captured at Catlett's Station, VA

Item DOC-8961

Description

Original Civil War document, written in period ink. Discharge for PrivateRoscoe G. Waltz of the 1st Maryland Infantry. Document is signed by Colonel David L. Stanton, Commanding 1st Maryland Infantry. Stanton was Captured at Front Royal, VA, Wounded at the Harris Farm, VA and wounded again at the Eldon Railroad, VA. He received a brevet promotion to brigadier general.