Dated “Provost Marshall’s Office, Third District, State of New Hampshire / September 16^th, 1863.” Addressed to “Charles A. Whidden / Thorton, NH.”  Printed form 39.  2 pp., 8” x 10. Consisting of draft notice and (on the reverse) requisition for Transportation of drafted men.

Text: “Sir: You are hereby notified that you were, on the 16^th day of September, 1863, legally drafted in the service of the United States for the period of three years, in accordance with the provisions of the act of Congress, March 3, 1863. You will accordingly report on the 28^th day of October, at the place of rendezvous, in West Lebanon, or be deemed a deserter, and be subject to the penalty prescribed therefor by the Rules and Articles of War.

Transportation will be furnished you on presenting this notification at Plymouth Station, on the C, C & M Railroad, or at the station nearest you place of Residence.  Signed by Chester Pike, Provost Marshal, Third District of Massachusetts.”

Solid New Hampshire Civil War collectible. Invites further research into Civil War fate and fortunes of Charles A. Whidden.  [jp][ph:L]

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