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NARA0093

(Form 24.)
Howard Murphy, Private Co., "C," 116th Reg't U.S.C. Troops was born in Fayette Co; Kentucky, was enlisted the 29th day of June, 1864, at Camp Nelson, Ky, by J.C. Randolph and was mustered in the 5th day of July, 1864, at Camp Nelson, Ky, by Capt. Kinney, for 3  years. 
   At the time of enlistment he was 23 years old, and 5 feet 3 inches high, Black complexion, Black  eyes, Black hair, and by occupation a Farmer. He [[strikethrough]] was discharged (or [[/strikethrough]] died) 16th day of August, 1866, at White's Ranche, Texas.
   Capt. George H. Lambert was commanding officer, and Samuel Moten first sergeant at time of soldier's death.

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. 

He was a Slave of Joseph Evans, Fayette Co, Ky. Joined Co. at Original Organization. Died at White's Ranche, Tex., of Cholera. No record of Company Musicians. Andrew Beckley, Principal Musician, at date of soldier's death   Thomas Boswell, Sergt. Major, at date of soldier's death  William Tillett, 2.M. Sergt.,at date of soldier's death William Taylor, Com'y Segt., at date of soldier's death  Stephen Williams and [[Wu?]] Jones, Corp'ls in Co., at date of soldier's death 
Privates Lewis Darnell, John Blackwell and Thomas Sueede, Died Aug. 13th 1866, at White's Ranche, Tex, of Cholera. Private Silas Leathers, Discharged for disability Jan'y 24th 1866 
James Mack and Allen [[Nunn?]], names immediately preceding and following name of soldier at Co. Roll Call.