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NARA 550

(Form 24.)

John Covington, Pvt Co., A 114 Reg't U.S.C. Troops was born in Madison, Ky, was enlisted the 10 day of June, 1864, at London, Ky, by [[strikethrough]] Capt Hayes [[/strikethrough]], and was mustered in the 16 day of June, 1864, at London, Ky, by Capt Hayes, for 3 years.

At the time of enlistment he was 31 years old, and 5 feet 7 inches high, Black complexion, Black eyes, Black hair,
and by occupation a Farmer. He was discharged [[strikethrough]] (or died) [[/strikethrough]] 2 day of April, 1867, at Brazos Santiago, Tex 

Capt Drake was commanding officer, and Richard Wait first sergeant at time of soldier's discharge. [[strikethrough]] The following are the names of one or more of his company who enlisted at or about the same time and place:
enlisted day of 186 , and enlisted day of ,186 . [[/strikethrough]]

REMARKS.
1. If a slave, that fact and name of owner will be noted here.
2. Any other peculiar fact or event connected with the soldier's history will also be noted.

Joined original organization
Slave of Mrs Lorine A Covington, Madison, Ky
On Mr Rolls from Decr 31/64, to April 30/65, he is reported Absent, "Sick in Hosp'l since Feby 14"
From June 30/65 to Oct 31/65, "absent, Detached, Teamster Briq Qr Mr Dept since Augt 30/65"
From Augt 31/66 to Decr 31/66 Present., "Daily duty Wagoner."
Present & mustered out with Co.
No record of Principal or Co Musicians
Sergt Isom Elliott, mustered out with Co.
Pvt James Richardson dischgd June 3/65, Fort Monroe Va
Pvt Joseph Cowin died July 27/66
Pvt Willis Wait deserted July 17/66, Redmond's Ranche, Tex.
W - 5

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