Sarah E. Thompson Papers

Pension Certificate, May 7, 1898

This is the certificate issued to Sarah Thompson when she was granted a pension. (Sarah E. Thompson Papers, Special Collections Library, Duke University)

Special Act.

Army Nurse's Pension

Act Aug. 5, 1892

Certificate Division. 3-165 b. NOTICE OF ISSUE AND FEES

Department of the Interior

Bureau of Pensions,

Washington D.C., May 7, 1898

Madam:

       Herewith is transmitted a certificate no. 96170 for Orig. persion issued this day in your favor accompanied by the amount now due and payable thereon.

       You should execute the voucher in accordance with the printed instructions and return it to the pension agent in Washington, who will then send directly to your address a check for the pension due.

No Atty.

Very respectfully,
[stamped signature]
Commissioner.

Sarah E. Cotton
Wash.
D.C.

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