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received at the capture of the "Morning Light" January 1863, off the coast of Texas. Injury was received in the line of duty.
(Signed) R. G. Dean, Surgeon
He was discharged March 23, 1868 as disabled to the extent of one-half of a total disability.
No mention is made in any part of the record of a gun-shot wound of the right shoulder.
The jacket and letter of the Commissioner of Pensions are enclosed as requested.
Very respectfully
Thomas J. Turner
Medl Inspr Ofr
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