Manumission receipt for Vister Campbell for his enlistment in the Union army

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A series of three joined documents relating to the manumission and enlistment of Vister Campbell and the subsequent repayment to enslaver Ann E. Thompson. The first document is joined at the bottom to the top of the second with brown adhesive. A third document is affixed to the bottom of the second document. Each document has a five (5) cent revenue stamp with the image of George Washington. A two (2) cent stamp is placed at the center join of the first and second documents. The first document is a preprinted letterpress form with the heading [OFFICE OF BOARD OF CLAIMS / FOR SLAVES ENLISTED IN U.S. SERVICE]. It has been completed by hand in black ink. The document confirms that [Mrs. Ann E. Thompson of St. Mary's County, State of Maryland, has filed with the Board for Enlisted Slaves, instituted under General Order No.

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