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Born: 1841 in Rochester, New York.

Died: Unknown.

Buried: Unknown.

Occupation: Unknown.

Enlisted: April 18, 1861 at Brooklyn, NY to serve 3 years (aged 20 years).

Mustered In: May 23, 1861 as a Private in Company E.

Soldier Number: 71.

Discharged: For Disability on September 14, 1861.

Address: Unknown.

              Letter Requesting Discharge:
                          Arlington Virginia
                            August 28, 1861

Brigadier General E.D. Keyes

                    Sir:
                              At the request of my 
Mother I would respectfully ask for my discharge.  I 
having enlisted in the City of Brooklyn without her 
consent and I being considered a minor (Age 19).  And 
as my mother is a widow and I am her only support it 
would be considered a great favor if you would grant it.

                        Very Respectfully Yours
                           F. Squires
                            Co. E 14th Regt  N.Y.S.M.

We are investigating a Rochester newspaper article that lists Frank Squires as wounded at the battle of First Bull Run.

National Archives Microfilm:
Box - 000551
Roll - 0133
Record - 00003446