LENOIR COUNTY, NC - Military - CSA Enlistment Papers, William C. Hines

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The following "Enlistment Papers" were found at  a Civil War show in 
Atlanta, Ga. March 20, 1999. I was unable to purchase them, but xerox 
copies were sent to me by the owner:  Jay RAINEY. The original document 
is for sale and you can contact Mr. Rainey at 1314 S. Main St., 
Blacksburg, Va. 24060 phone# (540) 953-1655 e-mail:civilwar@usit.net---
---http://www.ptiweb.com/civilwar. This is a transcription from a xerox 
copy of the original: by Sloan S. Mason- SloMas7@aol.com

State of North Carolina, County of Lenoir

I, Wm. C. HINES, born in Duplin County in the State of  N. Carolina, 
aged 19 years, and by occupation a Farmer; Do hereby acknowledge to have 
voluntarily enlisted this the 1st day of August 1861, as a Soldier in 
the "State Troops of North Carolina" for the period of  "The War" unless 
sooner discharged by proper authority: Do also agree to accept such 
bounty, pay, rations and clothing as are, or may be, established by law. 
And I, William C. HINES do swear that I will be faithful and bear true 
allegiance to the State of North Carolina and to the Constitutional 
powers and authorities which are, or may be established for the 
government thereof; and maintain and defend the Constitution of the said 
State; and I do further swear that I will obey the orders of the 
Governor of the said State, and the orders of the officers that are or 
may be set over me according to the rules and discipline of war. So help 
me God.
Sworn and subscribed to, at Kinston
The first day of August, 1861.                 Signed: William C. HINES
Before Jas. L. CANADY, J.P.

I certify on Honor, That I have carefully examined the above Recruit, 
agreeably to the General Regulations of the Army, and that in my opinion 
he is free from all bodily defects and mental infirmity, which would in 
any way disqualify him from performing the duties of a soldier. 
disqualify him from performing the duties of a soldier.

                                         Examining Surgeon: (not signed)

I certify on Honor, That I have minutely inspected the Recruit, William 
C. HINES previously to his enlistment, and that he was entirely sober 
when enlisted; that, to the best of my judgement and belief, he is of 
lawful age; and that, in accepting  him as duly qualified to perform the 
duties of an Able-bodied soldier, I have strictly observed the 
regulations which govern the recruiting service. This soldier has dark 
eyes, dark hair, dark complexion, is Five feet, 6 inches high.

     A.W. EGGETT

     A.W. EGGETT

     Recruiting Officer