Lot 255
Black Corporal in B. Co., 56th Regt. of U.S.C. Inf. Vols. - Samuel Henderson. Civil War marriage certificate from Samuel Henderson, a corporal in the 56th Mass., an all black unit, signed by the unit's preacher, in all likelihood black as well. This certificate is part of the application of the soldier's widow for a pension. With the document is a sworn statement that the woman's child was the son of Corporal Henderson, who died of cholera in 1866 while serving in the occupation Army. Supporting documents include sworn statements that the child of Mrs. Henderson is the offspring of Corporal Henderson. Marriage certificate and pension claim are in poor condition; other documents good, with fold splits.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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