Thomas Cavanagh certificate of exemption from the Civil War draft
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One 1863 certificate stating that Thomas Cavanagh of Brooklyn, N.Y. is exempt from the Civil War draft.
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Certificate stating that Thomas Cavanagh of Brooklyn, N.Y. is exempt from the Civil War draft because he found an acceptable substitute to serve in his place. The certificate is issued from the New York State Board of Enrollment, 2nd District, and is signed by Samuel I. Maddox, Provost. It is dated September 24, 1863.
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This item is in the public domain. While many items at the Center for Brooklyn History are unrestricted, we do not own reproduction rights to all materials. Be aware of the several kinds of rights that might apply: copyright, licensing and trademarks. The researcher assumes all responsibility for copyright questions.
Preferred Citation
Thomas Cavanagh certificate of exemption from the Civil War draft, 1863, 1977.543, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Acquired from an anonymous donor, 1965.
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This collection was rehoused and the finding aid revised by Dee Bowers in 2023.
