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Original 1865 Civil War Union Army Discharge Certificate
Sergeant Abram J. Shew
Company I, 10th New York Heavy Artillery
Offered is an authentic original United States Civil War discharge certificate issued to Sergeant Abram J. Shew of Company I, 10th New York Heavy Artillery.
This historic document is dated July 18, 1865 and records Sgt. Shew’s honorable discharge at Petersburg, Virginia, only months after General Robert E. Lee’s surrender at Appomattox.
Unlike many surviving examples, this certificate also includes the original 1867 Oath of Identity on the reverse, documenting Shew’s appearance before a Justice of the Peace while applying for post-war government benefits.
The document remains housed inside a professional double-glass display frame allowing both sides to be viewed.
Soldier Information
• Sergeant Abram J. Shew
• Company I
• 10th New York Heavy Artillery
• Enlisted August 18, 1862
• Three-year enlistment
• Discharged July 18, 1865
• Petersburg, Virginia
• Occupation: Blacksmith
• Born in Watertown, New York
Historical Significance
The 10th New York Heavy Artillery served in numerous important Civil War campaigns after leaving the defenses of Washington to fight as infantry during the final year of the war.
The regiment participated in operations surrounding Petersburg and Richmond during the closing months of the conflict.
Features
✔ Original 1865 Union Army discharge
✔ Named Civil War soldier
✔ Sergeant rank
✔ Original handwritten signatures
✔ Official eagle vignette
✔ Treasury Paymaster endorsement
✔ 1867 Government authentication stamp
✔ Original Oath of Identity on reverse
✔ Professionally framed for display
✔ Excellent collector and museum display piece
Condition
Original antique condition.
Shows normal age toning, original fold lines, and light wear expected from an authentic Civil War document over 160 years old.
The document has not been removed from the frame and will be shipped exactly as shown.
Please review all photographs carefully as they are part of the description.
