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NARA0363

(FORM 24.)

Elijah Smith, Pvt Co., E. 99 Reg't U.S.C.T. was born in Wilson, Miss, was enlisted the 20 day of August, 1863, at New Orleans La. by Lt. G.H Hanks and was mustered in the 27 day of August, 1863, at New Orleans La., by Lt A. McAllister, for 3 years. 
At the time of enlistment he was 20 years old, and 5 feet 2 inches high, Dark complexion, Dark eyes, Black hair, and by occupation a Laborer. He was discharged 23 day of April, 1866, at Tallahassie, Fla. Capt. O.P. Ireland was commanding officer, and Henry Robinson first sergeant at time of soldier's discharge.

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.

No record of Free or Slave status. 
June at original organizations Absent for duty May & June 1865, Absent in confinement at Lake City, Fla. from Dec./65 to Feby/66. Cause not known. M.O. with Co. 
Co. Musicians, Peter Burnett & Abram Jones. 
Principal Musician, William Jones
Chaplain, Benjamin F. Cox. 
Sergt. Major, Washington Thompson. 
Q.M. Sergt. Daniel Pembroke. 
Comr Sergt. John Roberts.
Robert Richards & Alexander Scott, names immediately preceding & following name of soldier at Co. roll call. 
John Baudry, Sergt. Edmond Vox, Corpr. Stephen Douglas,
John Frank Nos 1 & 2, Pvts. M.O. with Co. 
George Williams, Pvt. Dishonor Discharged Jany. 15, 1865.
Ephraim, Williams, Pvt. Dishonoer Discharged Jany. 19, 1866.
Andrew Johnson, Pvt. Died Feby. 13, 1864. 
Greene Reeves, Pvt. Died June 8, 1864.
Amos Williams, Pvt Died Feby 19, 1864.
Jacob Williams Pvt Killed in action at Natural Bridge Fla. Mch. 6/65
George Washington, Pvt. Deserted Nov. 11, 63.