John H Copus Civil War Pension

The image is a historical document from 1877, originating from Washington D.C., acknowledging receipt of a pension application, specifically No. 279442, for John H. Copus. It details that John H. Copus was enrolled on September 7, 1861, at McComb, in Company G of the 21st Regiment of Ohio Volunteers. The document highlights his service starting September 19, 1861, as a private at Findlay, Ohio, for a duration of three years or for the war’s entirety. There's mention of his participation in the Muster Roll of the Regiment in December 1861, reporting several engagements, illnesses, and absences, alongside detachment details. The document is completed with respectful signatures from the Assistant Adjutant General and directed to the Commissioner of Pensions.