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NARA 549

M. Coombs Jr, & Co.
Memphis Tenn &. at Lauderdale Miss on this the 29th day of December and makes oath to the following, viz.
1st I am blind and have been helplessly so for the last fourteen (14) months - I belonged to the 2nd Light Artillery- U.S. Colored rendezvous at Memphis, Ten. I had sore eyes while in the service. - Have never received any bounty, have lost my discharge papers - 
Further being totally helpless, I am unable to get witnesses to prove my assertions &c. I will say that I was under Capt Lewis B. Smith, Officer Commanding. Major [[Rombow?]]. Being in a condition as above stated, I pray that I may be allowed all the benefits according to the laws provided in such cases - biz. Pensions &c.
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Sworn to and subscribed before me this 29th day of December 1868
O. C. [[French?]]
Agt Bur R. F. & AL

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