Name/Title
Squirrel Hunter's Discharge CertificateEntry/Object ID
1860.1.1Description
A discharge certificate issued to L.D. Miller, one of the Squirrel Hunters volunteers. It is signed by David Tod, who was Ohio Governor between 1862-1864. L.D. Miller was a Warren-Youngstown native.Acquisition
Accession
1860.1Notes
Donated by Wendell LauthPublication Details
Publication Type
CertificateDate Printed
Sep 1862Transcription
Transcription
The Squirrel Hunter's Discharge. Cincinnati was menaced by the enemies of our Union David Tod, Governor of Ohio called on the Minute Men of the State and the "Squirrel Hunters" came by the thousands to the rescue. You L.D. Miller were one of them and this is your Honorable Discharge. September 1862. Approved by David Tod. Chas. W. Hill Adjt. Gen. of Ohio Malcolm McDowell Major & A.D.C.Language
EnglishInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
SignatureTranscription
Charles W. Hill Adjt. Gen. of Ohio and Malcolm McDowell Major & A.D.C.Relationships
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Person or Organization
L.D. Miller, Charles W. Hill, Malcolm McDonnell, David TodCreated By
stephaniemacklin@newtonfalls.orgCreate Date
March 9, 2022Updated By
dawnnutter@newtonfalls.orgUpdate Date
March 11, 2022