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Library of Virginia

The Library of Virginia
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Richmond, VA 23219
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The Library of Virginia is one of the oldest agencies of Virginia government, founded in 1823 to preserve and provide access to the state's incomparable printed and manuscript holdings. Our collection, which has grown steadily through the years, is the most comprehensive resource in the world for the study of Virginia history, culture, and government.
POC: Archives Reference Services
Phone: (804) 692-3888
Start Over Repository Library of Virginia Creator Virginia Volunteers.

Virginia Volunteers, 71st Regiment Infantry Enlistment Records, 1899-1906

Virginia Volunteers.

Volumes contain the enlistment records including oaths of enlistment and physical record of volunteers in Companies A through M of the 71st Regiment Infantry of Virginia Volunteers between 1899 and 1906. The enlistment records contain an oath to support the laws and Constitution of the United States and the laws and Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The oath was sworn by the volunteer and certified by the company commander. The oath also contains a consent in case of minor signed by a relative or guardian if required. The reverse of the enlistment record includes a description and physical record of the soldier. Included in the description is the following information: name, command, age, height, weight, color of hair, color of eyes, complexion, where born, occupation, residence, marital status, name & address of person to notify in case of emergency, and previous military or naval experience. The physical record, as certified by the examining surgeon, notes the condition of the volunteer including his sight, hearing, heart, lungs, etc. The surgeon also noted addictions to alcohol or opium.

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