Three Civil War antique historical documents regarding Samuel L. More. Ohio Commutation papers and CAMP CHASE Discharge certificate. COMMUTATION MONEY document, triplicate form printed by Fitch, Estee, Co., dated June 17, 1864, recording the $300 payment. Accompanying this is the CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION is a printed copy of Form 32, partially redacted to change the exemption from Disability to Commutation. Third document is a DISCHARGE ORDER May 8, 1865. More enrolled as a Private in Company D, 198 Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, March 1865, Camp Chase. Commutation was profitable for the military but wildly unpopular, leading to the New York City Draft Riot, July 1863. Draft Week degenerated into a major conflict with President Lincoln diverting several regiments to the city. Handwritten note, red ink, on the side of the Discharge reading "Paid in Full May 13,1868" and signed by the Paymaster. Commutation papers approx. 8-3/8" x 4-1/4", 8-1/4" x 6-1/2", discharge 8-3/4 x 11". This item can be shipped in-house.

Certificate of Exemption and Discharge both having folds, the Exemption with one area of approx. 1/4" break on fold. Some toning and staining, rough edges, all common for age. See images for more details on condition.