Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Col. Shields” in article pos=21 of The Daily Dispatch: January 4, 1864., [Electronic resource]:
...e sum of $1,000 each; and Reagan, the main witness, was given a furlough by the military authorities till after the examination of the above charge.
If he is not a citizen, subject to conscription, Col. Shields will no doubt discharge him. If he is subject to duty, he has no right to ask for or expect a discharge.
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