1865 Document Signed Concerning Paroled P.O.W. of 31st Wisconsin Infantry who was captured at Bentonville, N.C.!
(1811-71) Born in Hull, Mass., he fought in the Mexican War as a captain of the 6th U.S. Infantry. On May 14, 1861, he was commissioned major of the 10th U.S. Infantry, and was promoted to lieutenant colonel on June 24, 1862. He was commissioned into the 18th U.S. Infantry on January 21, 1863, and commissioned into the 14th U.S. Infantry on Feb. 16, 1865, with rank of colonel. He was promoted to brevet brigadier general on Mar. 13, 1865. During the Civil War he was cited for gallantry at the battles of Gaines' Mill, Va., Malvern Hill, Va., and Antietam, Md., where he commanded the 2nd brigade, 2nd division, 5th corps, Army of the Potomac.
1865 Document Signed: 5 x 8, imprinted form, signed in ink. Chief Mustering Office, Madison, Wis., May 15, 1865. Sir, In conformity with a Telegram from A.G.O. directing the muster out of all soldiers absent on Parole by the nearest Chief Mustering Officer, I have the honor to request you to send me without delay the Descriptive List of Sergt. Joseph H. Seavey, Co. G, 31 Wis. Infty. now on furlough from Benton Bks. who has reported to me for muster out of service. Clothing since Oct. 9/63 $122.31. Transpt. 8.52. Very Respectfully Your Obdt. Servt., Chas. S. Lovell, Lt. Col. 18th U.S. Infantry, Chief Mustering Officer. To The Commanding Officer, Co. G, 31 Reg. Wis. Vols. Very fine.
Joseph H. Seavey, was a resident of Washington, Wisconsin, when he enlisted on Oct. 9, 1862, as a sergeant, and was mustered into Co. G, 31st Wisconsin Infantry. He was captured on March 19, 1865, at Bentonville, N.C. |
