Consists of three documents. Beginning with Corporal Bernard’s “To Whom It May Concern” discharge from the Mississippi Marine Brigade, dated  Vicksburg, MS,  1/24/1865. Listing the following characteristics: Born Perry Cty, Ohio—34 years of age—5’9” high—light complexion—black eyes—dark hair—occupation  carpenter.  With penciled line—“Died at Osawatomie [KS] Aug.  2, 1899”—along upper margin. Exhibits fold-marks & light yellowing. Else VG.

Also his “To whom It May Concern discharge” from the 101^st Indiana, dated St. Louis, MO., 3/11/1863, pending his enlistment in the Mississippi Marine Brigade. Mounted on card. Exhibits fold-marks & considerable chipping.

Also U.S. Bureau of Pensions document (Act of June 27, 1890) certifying that Eliza Bernard, widow of Lewis Bernard is entitled to a pension of 8 dollars per month, to commence September 1899 (a month following Bernard’s death). Exhibits fold-marks, else VG.

Also a “Sons of Veterans” card—Wm Clark camp, No. 141, Div. of Kansas, located at Mineola, dated Sep. 22, 1894—stating that L. Bernard was duly obligated in that company, and that sons of Veterans will honor him accordingly.  3” x 5.5.  VG.

The 101^st Indiana served exclusively in the Western theater, and, after Bernard’s departure in 1863 was engaged at Chickamauga and at the Siege of Chattanooga. His  Marine Mississippi Brigade served as an amphibious unit aboard the U.S. Mississippi  Ram Fleet commanded by Brig Alfred General Ellet. This unit was unique in that it was under jurisdiction of neither the army or navy but reported to Secretary of War Stanton. It was disestablished in august 1864

An interesting document grouping, detailing the service of soldier serving the unique Mississippi Marine Brigade.  Invites further research.    [JP] [ph:L]

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