U.S. Army discharge paper for James Davidson, Ordnance Sergeant/Captain, Ordnance Corps, discharged September 5 at Boston, Mass., signed by Geo. Gibson, Capt. 11th U.S. Infantry. Notation: 'Has served Nine consecutive Enlistments.' Character rating included.
James Davidson (1801-1874). Ordnance Sergeant and temporary Captain, Fort Constitution, New Hampshire (Portsmouth area). Born St. John, New Brunswick. Career soldier. The New Hampshire Historical Society and UNH Library both hold Fort Constitution Records documenting Davidson's extensive career at the fort. Nine consecutive enlistments spanning approximately 1820- 1860. Fort Constitution was the key coastal defense installation protecting Portsmouth Harbor. Presentation date of July 14, 1861 is three days before the First Battle of Bull Run.

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Good, documents show age, brass plaque crisp and legible.