Illinois Civil War Records - George B. Harner

Civil War Record, George B. Harner, husband of Margaret M. Duncan (Researched and transcribed by Garland D. Vinyard, posted with his permission, his comments)
      National Archives, General Index to Pension Files 1861-1934, Series T-288, Roll 200 - Harner, George B., widow Harner, Margaret. Co. F, 29th Illinois Inf.; Invalid 1883, May 19, Application #485002, Certification # 380811, IL. Widow, 1891 December 9, Application #534858, Certification #340963, Illinois.
      George Harner Invalid Claim: "[Form] (3-125.) ORIGINAL INVALID CLAIM. Soldier, George B. Harner. P.O., Lusk. County, Pope. State, Illinois. Rank, Private, Company, F. Regiment, 29 Ills. Vols. .RECOGNIZED ATTORNEY: Name, Jas. H. Hunter, P.O., Washington, D.C. Fee $_ Agent _ to pay. Articles filed Jan 19, 1883. APPROVALS: Submitted for rejection Aug. 21, 1886 H.C. Hamlin, Examiner. Alleged Disabled by measles & resulting rheumatism. IMPORTANT DATES: Enlisted August 14, 1861. Discharged November 6, 1863. Delaration filed May 29, 1883. Not in service since Nov. 6, 1863. BASIS OF CLAIM. Alleges measles at Cairo, Ills. about Nov. 1\61 from which and exposure rheumatism resulted. Order 92. Claimant waites.
      George Harner Affidavit: "State of Illinois, County of Pope} SS. On this 23rd day of May 1883 Personally came before me A.F. Clanahan, Clerk of the Circuit Court the same being a court of Record within and for the county and state aforesaid, George B. Horner aged (blank) years. A resident of the County of Pope and state of Ills. who being duly sworn according to law declares that he is the identical George B. Harner who was enrolled on the 14 day of Sept. 1861 in Company F, 29th Regt. of Ills. Inf. Vol. Commanded by Capt. Hall Capt. Roper and was Honorably discharged at Miliken Texas on or about the 6th day of Nov. 1865. That while a member of the organization aforesaid in the service and the line of duty at Cairo Ills on or about the 30th day of October or 1st day of Nov. 1861 he taken sink with measles and remained in camp and was treated by Dr. Guard off and on for about two weeks and has not been in the military or naval service in other wise than is stated above. That since leaving, the service this applicant has resided in Pope County, Ills. and his occupation has been farming. That prior to his entry into the service above named, He was a man of good sound physical health being when enrolled a farmer that he is now disabled perm. Obtaining his substance by manner of labor by reason of rheumatism which he thinks is a result of exposure and measles which effects him in the right hip and small of back and he makes this all declaration in order to be placed on the pension rolls of the U.S. and he appoints Jas. A. Finerty of Sal. Cou. Der (?) Ills his atty, and his Post Office Address is Lusk, Ills. [signed] G.A. Harner. Also personally appeared as witnesses James B. Barker and James A. Rose. Persons repectable and entitled to full credit who being duly sworn say that they were present and saw the claimant sign his name to the above Declaration that they have ever Reason to believe from the appearance of said Claimant and their acquaintence with him that he is the identical person he represents himself to be and they have no interest in this claim. {James R. Barker, James A. Rose. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 23rd day of May 1883 and I hereby certify that the contents of the above declaration &c were fully made known and explained to the applicant and witnesses before swearing and I have no interest either direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim. Harrington Clanahan, Circuit Clerk."
      Affidavit of Lewis Conley & Josiah Morgan: "State of Illinois, County of Pope} SS. In the matter of George B. Harner late of Co. F, 28th Regt. of Ills Inf. Vols, Personally came before me a Notary Public in and for the county and state aforesaid, Lewis C. Conley aged 41 years whose Post office address is Golconda Ills and Josiah Morgan aged 45 years whose post office address is Golconda, Ills. reputable and entitled to credit and who being by and duly sworn according to the law states as follows to wit: That they were members if Co. F 29th Regt of Ills Vol and knew Geo. B. Harner a member of the same Co. and Regt and remember the circumstances of said Harner taken sick with measles at Cairo Ills on or about the month of October 1861 and they have no interest in this claim. Lewis C. Conley, Josiah Morgan. Sworn and subscribed before me this 23rd day of May 1883 and the contents of the above affidavits were make known to the affiants before swearing and I have no interest either direct or indirect in this claim. William Jackson, Notary Public."
      Invalid Claim of George Harner: "[Form] (3-125.) ORIGINAL INVALID CLAIM. 380811 Chicago. Soldier, George B. Harner. P.O. Lusk. County, Pope. State, Illinois. Rank, Private. Company, F. Regiment, 29 Ills. Vol. Inf. Rates, $4 per month, commencing May 29, 1883. Pensioned for Rheumatism & resulting disease heart. RECOGNIZED ATTORNEY. Name, Jas. H. Hunter. P.O., Washington, D.C. Fee, $215.00; Agent _ to pay. Articles filed Jan 19, 1883. APPROVALS. Approved for rheumatism, Ruling 94. Re-submitted Dec. 12, 1884. H.C. Hamlin, Examiner. Approved for Rheumatism. Dec 23/87 D. Bertwell, Legal Reviewer. Dec. 29, 1887, H.G.B., Re Reviewer. Approved for Pheumatism and resulting disease of heart. 4/18. Mason Act, Med. Ex'r, Carpenter, Med. Reviewer, Dec 29, 1887, John Campbell, Med. Referee. IMPORTANT DATES. Enrolled August 14, 1861. Mustered _, Discharged November 6, 1865. Declaration filed May 29, 1883. Re enlisted as Vet Vol, Jan 1\64. Not in service since Nov, 6, 1865. BASIS OF CLAIM. Alleges measles at Cairo, Ills about Nov. 1\61 from which and exposure rheumatism resulted. (Has no claim on file for cough or lung trouble as results of measles) DB.
      Request for Adjutant General's Report: "Balen [Form] (3- 060.) Department of the Interior, PENSION OFFICE, June 18, 1883. Respectfully requested of the ADJUTANT GENERAL U.S.A. a report of service and disability in the case No. 485,002, of George B. Harner Co. F. 29 Ills. Inf. Disabled by measles and rheumatism. Cairo, Ill. Nov., 1861. Discharged Nov. 6, 1865. Full military history desired. W.W. Dudley, Commissioner."
      Surgeon's Examination: "SURGEON'S CERTIFICATE, IN CASE OF George B. Harner, Pri., Co. F, 29 Reg't Ill Vol. Application for Pension No. 485002. Date of Examination: July 18, 1883. H.N. McLevy, Examining Surgeon. Post Office, Golconda. County, Pope. State, Illinois.
      Surgeon's Examination: "[Form] (3-108) 1 EXAMINING SURGEON'S CERTIFICATE, IN THE CASE OF AN ORIGINAL APPLICANT. No. 485002. Name of claimant, George B. Harner. Rank, Priv. Company, F. Regiment, 29th. State, Illinois Vol. EXAMINING SURGEON'S ADDRESS: Post office, Golconda. County, Pope. State, Illinois. Date of examination, July 18, 1883. I hereby certify That I have carefully examined this applicant, who claims that while in the service of the United States, at or near a place named Cairo Illinois, and while in line of duty, on or about the Later part of, 1861, he incurred measles, and that in consequences thereof he is 1/2 disabled for earning his subsistence by manual labor. He states that he is 39 years of age, that he weighs 143 pounds, and that he is 6 feet _ inches in height. His pulse- rate per minute is 78 full hard, his respiration 18, and his temperature _. The examination reveals the following facts: Muscular sonnips (?) in arms legs. Most severe intercostal muscles prepren (?) producing very decided pain. Has Rheumatism in right hip muscular sonruf (?) marked slight atrophy hip notes. Right leg and hip handled as though partially paralized. Has slight chronic Larymgitis slight hoarsemp memhain largnx thick elevated yellowish patches. Glodulous croupx cough not very often. The throat trouble, due to rheumatism. Urinus scout very acid . colored. He says he is very subject to gravel. Rate Rheumatism react measles 1/2. From the condition and history of the claimant, it is my opinion the disabiltiy was _ incurred in the service as claimed, and that it is not aggravated or protracted by vicious habits. I find the disability as above described to entitle him to one half 1/2. H.W. McCoy, Examining Surgeon.
      Adjutant General's Report: "War Department, ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, Washington, Sept. 12, 1883. 485002. Respectfully returned to the Commissioner of Pensions. George B. Harner, a Private of Company F, 29th Regiment Ills Volunteers, was enrolled on the 14 day of Aug, 1861, at Golconda, 3 years, and is reported" On rolls from enrollment to June 30, '64. Present, June & Aug. 64. Absent on Vet furlough. Reenlisted (sic) as Vet Vol Jan. 1st 64 and is reported on roll for Sept & Oct 64, present same to Feb. 28, 65. Mar & Apt 65 absent on detached service May & June 65. Present same to Oct 31st 65. Muster out roll of Co. dated Nov. 6th 65. Reports him present and mustered out. Return for Nov. 61 does not report him absent. No evidence of alleged disabilities. Regt'l Hospital Records not on file. M. Baclin, Assistant Adjutant General [cosigned] Miller (?).
      Affidavit of Dr. William Pierce: "State of Illinois, Pope County} SS. In the matter of original invalid pension claim No. 485002 of George B. Harner late Pri. Of Co. F 29th Regt. Ills Vet. Vols. Infty. Personally appeared before me a Notary Public in and for the County and State above named Dr. Wm. Pierce whose Post Office is Lusk, Pope Co. Ills. who I know to be a reputable physician in good professional standing who being duly sworn and in his own hand writing states as follows to wit. My Age 41 and have bin (sic) in the practice of medicine 21 years and am personaly acquanted (sic) with said claimant and have bin (sic) called to treat him professionaly (sic) and claim that he is afflicted with pheumatism of back and limbs to be most permanent seated in right hip. At times he is . (unclear and smeared writing) But I would surpose that he is not able to perform manual labor. Wm. Pierce, M.D. Sworn to and subscribed before me on this day and I certify that Dr. Pierce said affiant is a reliabel truthful man respected for his visacity and further that he duly made the foregoing statement and wrote his name before swearing thereto and that I have no interest direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim. Witness my hand and seal this February 4th 1884. Robert Duncan, Notary Public. Co. Clerks Cer. On file in Claim No. 172.573, of R.S. Alliston."
      Affidavit of Dr. James Blanchard: "In the claim of Pension No. 485002 of George B. Harner Late of Co. F 29 Reg. Ill Vol Infantry. Personally appeared J.F. Blanchard, M.D. Before me a Notary Public after being duly sworn according to law states as follows: This is to certify that I've bin acquainted with the affiant for twelve years. My age 28. My P.O. address Newburnside, Johnson Co., Ills. And was called to treat him on or about Jan. 12th 1882. An found him suffering with Rheumatism Lacatut in the Region of the sacrum & right hip and extended down the right leg. And perscribed (sic) such remedies as is usually perscribed in such cases. His disabilities is such that I don't believe him able to perform more than one half manual labor. James F. Blanchard, MD. State of Illinois, Johnson County} Subscribed and Sworn to before me this the 16th day of February 1884 and I certify that the above named Jas. F. Blanchard is a practicing Phisician (sic) in good standing and entitled to credit and I further certify that I have no interest in said claim or in its Prosecution and I have a general certificate of Notary Public on file with the commis. Of Pensions. At Washington. O.J. Wise, Notary Public."
      Affidavit of Robert Duncan: "State of Illinois, Pope County} SS. In the matter of original invalid pension Claim No. 485002 in which George B. Harner late Pri. Co. F 29th Regiment Illinois Vet. Vols. Infty. Is claimant. Personally appeared before me a Notary Public in and for the County and State above named, Robert Duncan whose age is 44 years and whose Post Office address is Golconda Ills. who being by me duly sworn in relation to said claim makes the following statement as follows to wit. I was well acquainted with said George B. Harner three years prior to enlistment in Pope County, Ills. Knew him as a healthy stout young man free from any disability. He and I enlisted the same day at Golconda, Ills. in Co. F 29th Ills Vols. Infty and served in the same company during the war of 1861 and 1865. I have known him continuously from 1859 until the present date. I knew he was sick and reported to Dr. Charles C. Guard at Cairo, Ills. in the fall of 1861 and was treated by him for measles in camp known as Camp McClern and I further state that I never heard or knew of his being sick before he went in the army. I do know that during the campaign in taking Fort Henry on Tennessee River Feb. 5th 6th 1862 that we were exposed to in elements .[unclear in fold] in creeks waist deep . and that during this same time were marched to the Fort at Donelson and then hurled against the rebel Earth works exposed to rain & snow and freezing weather without shelter tents or fire for three days and nights without rations as an eye witness and of my aching bones and frozen heels testify are certainly cause and circumstances enough to enable me to say that. I believe he contracted said phenmatism from exposure in the amry of the US and while a member of Co. F 29th Ills Vols Infty. I further state he has labored from said disabilities from date of discharge to the present time as I know from seeing him and frequently hearing him complain. I declare I have no interest in the prosecution of his claim. Robert Duncan, Notary Public and Teacher. Sworn and subscribed to before me this 24th day of February A.D. 1884 and I certify that the contents were fully made known to affiant before signing and that I have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. J.B. Floyd, Notary Public."
      Affidavit of George B. Harner: "State of Illinois, Pope County} SS. On this day personally appeared before me a Notary Public in and for the County of Pope and State of Illinois, George B. Harner late Co. F 29th Ills VV Infty. Invalid pension Claim No. 488002 and being by me duly sworn in regard to his claim as above stated. Declares his inability to furnish Surgeons affidavit as to treatment for alledged (sic) Pheumatism on account of the death of Surg. Charles C. Guard on the 4th day of April 1862 who treated him for said disabilities while in route from Ft. Donelson to Pittsburg Landing alias Shiloh, Tenn. Also is unable to furnish his family physicians affidavit as to his being sound & free from said disabilities prior to enlistment in 1861 by reason of the death of Dr. Sim who was the family physician of his widow mother Fanny Harner now Fanny Conley during his minority and up to date of his enlistment in Army Aug. 17th 1861. Post Office Address is Lusk, Pope Co., Ills. G.B. Harner. Sworn to and subscribed before me on this day and I certify said George B. Harner wrote his name to the foregoing affidavit before swearing and I further state that he is a credible citizen and is a truthful man bearing a good name and is respected by his neighbors as above reproach and highly esteemed as a Christian and further that he is now a Member of the United Baptist Church and speaks in Public and I do know he is a thorough Patriot and was a brave good soldier and comrade in the suppression of the Rebellion. I further declare I have no interest in this claim. Witness hand and seal this Feb 24th 1884. Robert Duncan, Notary Public. County Clerks Cer. On file in pen office in claim No. 172573 of R.S. Allistin."
      Affidavit of Coleman Duncan: "State of Illinois, Pope County} SS. In the matter of orig. invalid pension claim No. 485002 in which George B. Harner late Pri. Co. F 29th Regt Ills Vet Vols Infty. Is claimant personally appeared before me a Notary Public in and for the County and State above named, Coleman Duncan late Pri. In Co. F 29th Ill. Vols Infty. Whose age is 55 years whose Post office address is Golconda, Ills. well known to me and further who I certify to be a truthful citizen of the County of Pope and State of Ill. and further who is respected for truth and veracity who being by me duly sworn makes the following statement to wit. I was wll and intimately acquainted with George B. Harner prior to enlistment in the late war of 1861 and 1865 I knew as a neighbor living in the same county and vicinity that three years prior to enlistment and at date of enlistment and at the time of the company muster at Camp Bulter by the medical examiner of the U.S. on the 17th day of Aug. 1861 the said George B. Harner was a sound able bodied man free from any disease. I never knew of his being sick or even heard of his being treated for any childs fever or malarial disease prior to enlistment. I remember he was sick with measles at Cairo Ills in Oct 1861 and was treated for the same by Dr. Chas. C. Guard Surg. 29th Ills. vols. Infty in Camp McClernand. I further remember that when the penvales cents (?) were sent from Cairo to Fort Donelson after the battle, I was with them and when we arrived at the Regiment that the mortality and sickness from exposure was such that then was not Hospitals nor proper accommodation to care for the sick and wounded and they were sent away to Paducah Ky, Evansville, Ind, Mound City, Ills and many were sent home to Ills especially those of our Company that lived near the town of Golconda Ills from the fact of the Hospitality and free med. Treatment conducted by old Dr. Sim of Golconda and other citizens. I firmly believe the exposure of the engagements at Fort Henry and Fort Donelson Tenn was the cause of said soldiers disabilities and that I do know that Harner from that time until I was discharged in Aug 1864 often complained of the Rheumatism and pains caused by said exposure and I further state I have known him continuously from the date of his discharge in Nov 1865 to the present time and I know that he came out of the army laboring from disability and frequently complaining of Rheumatism. He is now about 40 years old and looks as though he might be 60 years, lean, pale, emaciated and broke down completely from the effects of his disabilities. I further declare I have no interest either direct or indirect in the prosecution of this claim. Coleman Duncan. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 24th day of February A.d. 1884 and I certify that the contents of the same were fully made known to the affiant before signing: and that I have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. J.B. Floyd, Notary Public."
      Power of Attorney: "Power of Attorney. Know all Men by these presents, That I, Geo. B. Harner of Lust of Pope Co. Ills. late Private Co. F, 29th Reg't of Ills. Vols, of Lusk, County of Pope, State of Ill., have made, constituted and approinted, and by these presents do constitute and appoint. JOS. H. HUNTER, of Washington, D.C. my true and lawful Attorney, hereby annulling and revoking all former Powers of Attorney or authorizations whatever in the premises, to take up my Orig. Inv. Pen. Claim No. 485,0002, and prrosents it to ba final issue. And to, from time to time, furnish any further evidence necessary or that may be demanded, giving and granting to my Attorney full power and authority to do and perform all and every act and thing whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises as fully as all intents and purposes as I might or could do, if personally present at the doing thereof, with full power of subnstitution and revocation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney or his substitute may or shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this 30th day of December, eighteen hundred and eighty-four. G.B. Harner, Claimant. {seal] In the presence of Cyrus Duncan, Margaret Harner. State of Illinois. County of Pope, SS. Be it known, that on this 30th day of Dec. in the year eighteen hundred and eight-four, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, Personally appeared George B. Harner to me well known to be the identical person who executed the foregoing Letter of Attorney, and same having been first fully read over to him and contents thereof duly explained, acknowledged the same to be his act and deed, and that I have no interest present or prospective in the claim. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, the day and year last above written. Robert Duncan, Notary Public. Clerk's Cer. In file in Claim No. 172573 of R.S. Alliston. Power of Attornye to JOS. H. HUNTER, FILED BY JOS. H. HUNTER, PENSION, PATENT AND CLAIM ATTORNEY, Office, 936 F Street, N.W. Lock Drawer 718, WASHINGTON, D.C.
      Affidavit of Peter Belford: "GENERAL AFFIDAVIT. State if Illinois, County of Pope} SS. In the matter of George A. Harner late private of F Co. 29th Ills. Inf. Vols, for Invilid (sic) Pension Claim No. 485,002. Personally came before me, a Notary Public in and for the aforesaid County and State, Peter Belford, aged 67 years citizen of the Town of Grantsburg, Post Office Address, County of Johnson, State of Illinois, well known to me to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who, being duly sworn, declare in relation to aforesaid case, as follows: That he is acquainted with claimant and that he remembers the circumstances under which claimant contacted measles while stationed at Illinois in the service of the U.S. in the late war of 1861-5 and in line of duty claimant taken sick with measles and reported to the Regt. Hospital at Cairo Ills, but there not being any room returned to camp and was excused from duty for several days. Affiant further states that the clament (sic) was an obedient and faithful soldier and from his looks is still suffering from the effects of the measles and affiant further states that his reasons for knowing this is by often meeting with the claimant ever since discharge and he believes to be a constant sufferer from the effects of the above named disease. He further declares that he has no interest in said case, and is not concerned in its prosecution. Signature of affiants{ Peter Bedford, late Capt., F Co., 29th Ills Inf. Vol. Sworn and subscribed before me this day by the above named affiant; and I certify that I read said affidavit to said affiant, and acquainted him with its contents before he executed the same. I further certify that I am in nowise interested in said case, nor am I concerned in its prosecution; and that said affiant is personally known to me; that he is a creditable person and so reputed in the community in which he reside. Witness my hand and official seal this the 2 day of April 1885. Sign here, William H. Shelps, Notary Public. I have certificat on file at Pension Agent office. No. 485002, GENERAL AFFIDAVIT. CASE OF George B. Harner Co. F 29th Ills Vols Inf. FOR Orig. Inv. Claims AFFIDAVIT OF Capt. Peter Belford. FILED BY Claimant with the request that no papers be sent to Jas. S. Finney."
      Statement of George Harner: "State of Illinois, Pope County} SS. On this day April 4, 1885 personally appeared before me a Notary Public in and for the County and State aforesaid. George B. Harner claimant in his own case No. 485002. And having being duly sworn, states that he is unable to furnish Surgeons or assistant surgeons testimony as to treatment for alledged disability of measles resulting in Rheumatism in account of the death of Surgeon Clark C. Guard, who was on duty and sent him to Hospital for treatment, at Cairo, Ills and also who excused him from duty and gave him treatment during his sickness from on or about the 1st of Oct 1861 until the latter part of said month. He further states that there was no room in Hospital and that he was returned to camp McClernand to the Company when they was in Camp at Cairo, Ills. Sworn to and subscribed before me and I certify I have not intest whatsover in the prosecution of said claim. Witness my hand and seal. Robert Duncan, Notary Public. No. 485002, Case of George B. Harner, Orig. Inv. "Claims. Filed by Clamaint."
      Request for Military Doctor's Report: "(INVALID.) (3-062.) Department of the Interior, West Div. E. Baley. PENSION OFFICE, June 18, 1885. Sir: Please furnish this Office a report of hospital treatment in the Claim No. 485,002, of George B. Harner, late a Private Co. F 29 Ills. Inf., from the data given below. 1. Disability from measles resulting in pheumatism. Cario Ill. Nov. 1861. 2. Treatment, as follows: Reg. Surgeon. Please search all records litterly to afford widener of treatment for alleged or other disease. 3. The Adjutant General's report shows: not-in. 4. Discharged Nov. 6, 1865. Very respectfully, Wm. W. Dudley, Commissioner. The Surgeon General U.S.A."
      Physician's Affidavit: "Physician's Affidavit. TAKE NOTICE. - The affidavit should, if possible, be in the handwriting of the affiants the marginal instructions must be carefully observed before writing out the statement. All the facts in possession of affiant as to the original continuance of the disability should be fully set forth, and the dates of treatment should be specifically given. If the affidavit, is prepared from memoranda in possession of the physician, that fact should be stated. State of Illinois, County of Pope, SS. In the pension Claim No. 485002. of George B. Harner, Co. F, 29th Reg. Ills. Vols. Infty. Personally came before me a Notary Public in and for the aforesaid County and State, R.W. Serrod a Dr. of Saline Co., Ills. whose Post Office Address is Sommerset Ills. P.O. Harrisburg, well known to me to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who, being duly sworn, declares in relation to aforesaid case as follows: That he is a Practising Physician, and that he has been acquainted with said soldier about 24 years, and the He was Hospital Stewart of the 29th Regt. from Sept 1861 until May 1861. And that He knew him in 1861 at date of enlistment as sound man. I remember said claimant contracted measles in a malignent type at Cario Ills. in or about the latter part of Sept. 1861 and was sent to Regimental Hospital for treatment there being no room & the building crowded with patients he was returned back to the barracks where he was treated by me and by under of Regimental Surgeon. Chas. C. Guard. Dec'd I do not remember just how long said treatment extended. But I know he was not able for duty for some time. He being in a weak feeble & dibilitated condition the sequence of said measles. I well remember that said soldier continued in a convales cent condetum (?), until we went went (sic) in the expedition against Ft. Henry & Donelson, Tenn. On the 12th of Feb. 1862. I was left in charge of the sick & being the only medical officer with the command from Ft. Henry to Ft. Donelson from the 12th Feb. 1862 to the 15th of Feb. 1862. I had good opportunities to know what transpired. And I believe that the unavoidable exposure which said soldier under went during said period from the previous attack of measles was the cause from which resulted Rheumatism and Branchail affection which now are plainly to my mind the resume of said measles in the form. A chrone's Rheumatism & being trouble all which I state from memory and personal knowledge & further declared. I have no interest direct or indirect in the prosecution of said pension claim & am not anyway related either by affinity is . He furthur declares that he has been a practioner of a medicine for 35 years years, and that he has no interest. Robert W. Sherrod, MD, Late 1st Lusk Co. D, D 29, Illinois V.P." SWORN to and subscibed before me this 5th day of August A D. 1885 and I hereby certify that the affiant is a practicing physican in good practising physician in good proffessionsl standing; that the contents of the above declaration, &c, were fully made known to him before swearing, incuding the word, .all.that I have no interest, direct or indirect in the prosecution of his claim. Robert Duncan, (Official Signature.) Notary Public (Official Character.) County Clerks Cer"en. File is Claim No. 172573, R.S. Allisten. Pension Claim, George B. Harner No. 485003. Claimant, Geo. B. Harner Late F, Co. 29th Reg't, Ills Infty, Vols. MEDICAL EVIDENCE, FILLED BY JOS. H. HUNTER, Pension Patent Land Attlorey, Office, 936F Street, N.W. LEXINGTON. "
      Request for records of Stewart Sherrod: "[Form] (3-061) Western Division V.S. 247 Department of the Interior, PENSION OFFICE, Sept. 11, 1885. Respectfully requested of the ADJUTANT GENREAL U.S.A. a report from the records of his Office as to the presence or absence, on or about Sept.1861 to May, 1862, of Robt. W. Sherrod, 1 Lieut - (was he Hosp. Steward during above named time?) of Co. "D" 29 Ills. Vol. And the station, at that date, of the Command. Claim No. 485002. Geo. B. Harner, F - 29 Ills. Vol. Wm E. M. Lean, Acting Commissioner."
      Record certification for Peter Belford: "485,002. War Department, ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, Washington, Sept. 29, 1885. Respectfully returned to the Commissioner of Pensions. Peter Belford, a 1st Lieut. of Company F, 29th Regiment Ills. Volunteers is reported: On returns for Oct, Nov, and Dec. '61 present. Has subsequently Capt, same Co. Station of Regt., Nov. 30, '61. Camp Cairo, Ills.; Dec. 31, '61 Camp McClermand. Thomas Ward, Assistant Adjutant General."
      Record Search for Hospital Stewart Sherrod: "485,002 War Department, ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, Washington, Nov. 25, 1885. Respectfully returned to the Commissioner of Pensions. Robert W. Sherrod, a Sgt. Of Company "D" 29 Regiment Ills Volunteers is reported on roll for July & Aug. 61 with out remark as to presence or absence. Roll F.&S. (to which transf.) for Sept. & Oct. '61 reports him a Hosp. Stew. & present. Roll Co. "D", for Nov. & Dec. '61 reports him a pvt. With out remark as to presence or absence. Ret. For Jan. '62 reports his name dropped from the Rolls. Roll for May & June '62, shows him present. Returned to Camp by Regt'l Ord. May 12, 1862, He was Subs. A 1st Lient. Rolls Aug & Sept '61 imperfect; enlisted absentees not reported by name. Jan., March & May '62 do not report him absent. Station of Co. & Regt. Sept. 30, '61, Cairo, Ills. Same to Jan. 31 '62, Feb. 28 '62, Ft. Donelson, Tenn. Same to Apl. 30 '62. May 31, 1862, Jackson, Tenn. Records of this Office furnish no additional information regarding presence, absence, or station at time indicated. F.S. Rucker, 2 St 2 Cad." [ED - Since the Surgeon, Dr. Guard is dead, it appears that the Department tried to find the Stewart, Dr. Sherrod for a possible report on treatment of George Harner.]
      Doctor's Report: No. 1, [Form] (3-198.) ORIGINAL (FOR A BOARD.) Claim No. 485000. Name of claimant, Geo. B. Harner. Rank, Private, Copy, F. Regiment, 29 Ill. Vol. Post Office address, Lusk Ills. ADDRESS OF BOARD: Post office, Metropolis. County, Massac. State, Ills. Date of examination, May 12, 1886. WE HEREBY CERTIFY that in compliance with the requirements of the law* we have carefully examined this applicant, who claims that while in the service of the United States at or near a place named Cairo, Ills, and while in line of duty, on or about the fall, 1861, he incurred measles and that in consequence thereof he is 1/2 disabled for earning subsistence by manual labor. His pulse-rate is 72 per minute; his respiration 17; his temperature 98.2; his height 5 feet abd 10 _ inches; he weighs 140 pounds, and states that he is 40 years of age. Touching the cause and degree of the disability for which he claims a pension, he makes the following statement: Has an aching in his right hip joint it always hurts him. If he walks much upon it soon gives out. His lungs hurts him some once and a while. Sometimes affected with a little hacking cough. The examination reveals the following objective facts in support of his statements: Of good physical appearance inspection of hip failed to reveal anything abnormal of thighs. Nothing abnormal mensuration. Showed the thighs to be of equal size. Skin appeared normal and applicant appeared to have a normal amount of muscular tissue in all parts of his body. Heart sounds normal. Lungs appeared normal. We find nothing upon which to give this applicant a rating. . F.A. Halliday, Pres., S.J. Rhoads, Sec'y, H.C. Fisher, Treas.,} BOARD. SURGEON'S CERTIFICATE (FOR A BOARD) IN CASE OF George B. Harner, Co. F, 29 Reg't Ills Vols. Application for Pension No. 485002. Date of examination: May 12, 1886. G.J. Rhoads, Sec. Examing Surgeon. Post Office, Metropolis. County, Massac. State, Ills."
      Letter of Peter Belford: "Eddyville, Pope County, Ills, January 1st 1886. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir. In your note Dec. 3rd 1885 asking me to give a statement in my own handwriting in reference to my affidavit in the case of George B. Harner No. 485,002 F Co. 29th Regt Ills Inft. Vols. I only have to say the affidavit is written in my handwriting. You can compare this letter and my signature with former letters and affidavits that I have written to that Office and think a repetition is holy unnesessary. Yours Truly, Peter Belford."
      Affidavit of Robert Duncan: "Feb. 24th 1886. In answer to enclosed letter. I have known claimant since 1859 internally served with him as a soldier until discharged in 1865 located near him and was with him often during the period from his discharge for several years. I saw him immediately after his discharge at his home near where he now lives. He seemed to me to be suffering by his cough from throat or lung trouble. And complained of Rheumatism which I had often heard him speak of being troubled with during the time of our military service. I thought he was not able to perform a full days work at this time from the effects of his army service. And now, I think from his lean haggard appearance and at an age he ought to be in the prime of manhood. Presenting the appearance of an old decrepit man. Still, complaining that he is not able to perform more than one third of a days work compared to a stout healthy man. I further state that he is a quiet moral man and good citizen and that I know he was a good soldier for I was in rank with him at Fort Donelson, Tenn. and Shiloh, Tenn when he stood the fire. Respectfully yours. In F.C. & S., Golconda Post 332. G.A.R. Dept. Ills. Robert Duncan."
      Request for Surgeon's Report: "Department of the Interior, PENSION OFFICE. Sept 8, 1886. Nature of Claim Orig. No. 485,002. Soldier: Geo. B. Harner. Service: F. 29. Ill. Inf. It is desired in this case that the examination be made with special reference to - Rheumatism and results and results of measles - Please make a very careful examination and describe fully all evidence of disease you may find. See Pars. 70 and 89 of Instruction for 1886 and comply therewith. Learn from claimant what he alleges as result of measles and state what evidence of the same you find. Rate separatel. JOHN CAMPBELL, Medical Referee. These special instructions are forwarded for your information, and when the claimant reports you will read them carefully before making an examination, and return them with your certificate. Very respectfully, JOHN CAMPBELL, Medical Referee. Ind. Elizabethtown, H Co., Ill. "
      Medical Report: "[Form] (3-111.) . Insert Character and number of Claim, Private, Original, Pension Claim No. 485002. Name, Geo. B. Harner, Rank, Private. Company Fm 29 Reg't Ill Vol. Elizabethtown, Ill. State, Post office address, Lusk, Ill. Date of Examination Oct 6th, 1886. We hereby certify that in compliance with the requirements of the law* we have carefully examined this applicant, who states that he is suffering from the following disability, incurred in the service, viz: Rheumatism & results & results of measles. Pulse rate per minute, 76; respiration, 14; temperature, 99.6; height, 5 feet 10 _ inches; weight, 149 pounds; age, 41 years. He makes the following statement upon which he bases his claim for Original. Have pain in small of back and down right hip & thigh. Right leg becomes numb. I have a little cough in damp weather and my lungs are weakened from measles. Upon examination we find the following objective conditions: Skin hot & dry. Tung coated & red around edges - slight creaking in right sinue, slight wasting of right leg - being 1/8 inch smaller than left - The abductin muscles slightly contracted. Pain ranges from antirin superior spinors process of Illuim down Rt. Thigh on other side of leg to knee. Pain on deep pressure. Percussion sciatic notch produces pain. Anethesia of leg - muscles of back contracted Rt. Leg - 1/4 in. Shorter that left. Diagnosis - sciatica complicated with Rheumatism. Heart, percussion not increased. Impular weak valves Reghened. Blowing all over heart. Apex upward & to left. Valvular bissimi - Flattening of upper portion of chest. More marked over right lung. Abnormal respiration. Vesicular mummer all over each lung. Respiration - harsh - Hassh-Ralrs-Bunchitis. From the existing conditions and the history of the claimant, as stated by himself, it is, our judgement, _ probable that the disability was incurred in the service as he claims, and that it has not been prolonged or aggravated by vicious habits. He is in our opinion , entitled to a 1/2 rating for the disability caused by Rhumatism, 1/2 for that caused by Results of measles and _ A.E. Greene, Pres. J.D. Warford, Sec'y. W.J.J. Paris, Treas.
      SURGEON'S CERTIFICATE, George B. Harner, Co. F, 29 Reg't, Ill. Inf. Applicant for Original No. 485002 DATE OF EXAMINATION Oct. 6, 1886. A.E. Greene, Pres., J.D. Warfield, Sec'y, W.J.J. Paris, Treas.} BOARD. Post office, Elizabethtown. County, Hardin. State, Ill."
      Affidavit for Increase in Pension: "State of Illinois, Pope County}SS. In the matter of my orig Inv. Pension claim No. 485002 in response to Cir of Feb 12th 1887 for call as to history of disability. I have lived all the time since discharge in Pope Co. Ills. and my P.O. address has been Lusk, Pope Co. Ills. My occupation has been during the whole period Farming. My disability first was originated at Cario, Ills. by a severe attack of measles and subsequently I was further disabled for duty be exposure from Ft. Henry Tenn and during the terrible cold snow storm while marching in the mud wading creeks during the campaign against Fort Donelson Tenn. I had cold which settled on my lungs and I also had Rheumatism which became chronic all of which I believe was the result of said measles. If any Physicians are dead who have treated me I do not remember them except Dr. Charles le Guard, Surg. Of the 29th Ills. Vols Inf. I was sent to Hospital at Cairo, Ills, but there being no room I was sent back to Camp and remained there. I was treated by Dr. R.W. Sherrod, Hospital Stewart in the march from Fort Henry to Fort Donelson. Since I was discharged from service I have been treated by Dr. James Blanchard of New Burnside Ills and also by Dr. William Pierce late of Lusk, Pope Co., Ills. I have been prevented from laboring by reason of my disability to wit: Rheumatism at several dates during the several years since my discharge from the service of the United States. This Feb 25th 1887. G.B. Harner. P.O. address, Lusk, Pope Co., Ills."
      Request for information from Robert Duncan: "Inv. No. 485,002, Geo. B. Harner, Co. F 39th Ills. Vols. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, PENSION OFFICE, WASHINGTON, D.C. Feb. 12, 1887. Sir: Be kind enough to state in your own handwriting, when and where you first saw the above mentioned soldier after his discharge from the service, and to describe the nature of the diseases with which he was suffering, and the symptoms of the same which his case then presented. By what disease and to what extent has he been disabled for manual labor during each year since? Your immediate answer, endorsed upon the back of this letter, will be appreciated. Very respectfully, John C. Black, Commissioner. Robert Duncan, Esq., Golconda, Ills."
      Request for information from Coleman Duncan: "West Div. Inv. No. 485,002, Co. F, 29th Ill's Vols. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, PENSION OFFICE, WASHINGTON, D.C. Feb. 12, 1887. Sir: Be kind enough to state in your own handwriting, when and where you first saw the above mentioned soldier after his discharge from the service, and to describe the nature of the diseases with which he was suffering, and the symptoms of the same which his case then presented. By what disease and to what extent has he been disabled for manual labor during each year since? Your immediate answer, endorsed upon the back of this letter, will be appreciated. Very respectfully, John C. Black, Commissioner. Coleman Duncan, Esq., Golconda, Ills."
      Answer of Coleman Duncan: "Feb. 26, 1887. In answer to your inquiry I have known claimant intimately ever since 1859. Soldiered with him remembered well of his having measles at Cairo, Ills and saw claimant immediately after his discharge and lived near him at this time. Heard him complain some of his breast and lungs and had (?) and complained of rheumatism. I have labored with him. I do not think that he was able bodied man compared to a stout healthy man at that time and now at present time. I think from what his appearance and looks and his disability to manual labor he is not able to perform near than one third day labor. Colman Duncan."
      Request for Increase in Pension: "Pension, Patent and Land Attorney, DECLARATION FOR Increase. [fold in paper part folded out in copy] Pope} SS. On this 30th day of January, one thousand eight hundred and eighty eight personally appeared before me, a Notary Public within and for the County and State aforesaid Geo. B. Harner, aged 43 years, a resident of Hartsville, County of Pope, State of Illinois, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is a pensioner of the United States, enrolled at the Chicago Pension Agency at the rate of 4 dollars per month, by reason of disability from Rheumatism and resulting disease of heart in the Military service of the United States while a Private Co. "F", 29th Reg't Ill. Vols. That he makes this application for Increase believing that he is rated too low. Himself his true and lawful attorney with full power of substitution and revocation to prosecute this his claim. That his POST OFFICE ADDRESS is Hartsville, County of Pope, State of Illinois. Claimant's Signature: G.B. Harner. ATTEST: Anson Harner, Fannie Harner. Also personally appeared Anson Harner, residing at Hartsville, Ills, and Fannie Harner residing at Hartsville, Ills, persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me duly sworn, say that they were present and saw George B. Harner, the claimant, sign his name to the foregoing declaration; that they have every reason to believe from the appearance of said claimant and their acquaintance with him that he is the identical person he represents himself to be; and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. Anson Harner, Fannie Harner, Signature of Witnesses. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 30th day of January, A.D. 1888 and I hereby certify that the contents of the above declaration, &c., were fully made known and explained to the applicant and witnesses before swearing, including the words all, erased and the words all, added; and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. Robert Duncan, Notary Publlic. Geo. B. Harner, Applicant, Private Co. "F", 29th reg't Ill. Vols. Pension Certificate No. 380,811. CLAIM FOR Increase. FILED BY Claimant, Hartsville, Ill."
      Medical Report for Increase: "[Form] (3-111. Attention is invited to the outlines of the human skeleton and figure upon the back of this certificate, and they should be used whenever it is possible to indicate precisely the location of a disease or injury, the entrance and exit of a missile, an amputation, etc. The absence of a member from a session of a board and the reason therefor, if known, and the name of the absentee, must be indorsed upon each certificate. Character and number of claim, Increase Pension Claim No. 380,811. Name of Claimant, G.B. Harner, Rank, Pvt. Company F, 29 Reg't Ill. Vol. Claimant's post office Lusk, Pope Co., Ill. Post Office Address of Board, Harrisburg, Ill. State, Date of Examination, May 2nd, 1888. We hereby certify that in compliance with the requirements of the law* we have carefully examined this applicant, who states that he is suffering from the following disability, incurred in the service, viz: Rheumatism and disease of heart and that he receives a pension of Four ($4) dollars per month. Pulse rate per month, 75; respiration, 15; temperature, 98 1/2, height, 5 feet 11 1/2 inches; weight, 145 pounds; age, 43 years. He makes the following statement upon which he bases his claim for Increase Rating entirely insufficient. Disability also increasing steadily. The rheumatism, the joints most generally especial the hip joints which seem to extend to the lumbar muscle of back. Is also trouble with pain in the region of the heart. Upon examination we find the following objective conditions: The general appearance of this man is a posture of a greatly impaired condition. His hair is pre maturely gray with thin face, soft flabby muscles. His tongue is pale furled and pointed. The liver speum (?) and kidneys seem to be in normal condition. Do inspection of prints (?) and measles, there are no ? lesions apparent. Except that the musales of the glutial region on right side are largely parished away. And he complains of great tenderness at this time on pressure over this region, as well as the right hip print. The hearts action is regular but there appears a slight roughening of the 1st sound indicating a probable lesion of auitral or aorlie valves. From the existing condition and the history of the claimant, as stated by himself, it is in our judgement _ probable that the disability was incurred in the service as he claims, and that it has not been prolonged or aggravated by vicious habits. He is in our opinion, entitled to a 6/18 rating for the disability caused by Rheumatism and results for that caused. D.L. Channey, Pres. N.S. Hudson, Set'y. H.D. Carr, Treas. SURGEON"S CERTIFICATE IN CASE OF G.B. Harner, Co. F, Reg't Ill. Vol. DATE OF EXAMINATION: May 2, 1888. S.L. Channey, Pres., N.S. Hudson, J.C.D. Carr, Treas.} Post Office, Harris, County, Saline'State, ill. "
      Authorization for Increase in Pension: " [Form] (3-145) Increase INVALID PENSION. Claimant: George B. Harner. P.O. Lusk. County, Pope. State, Ills. Rank, Pvt, Company, Regiment, 29 Ills. Vol. Inf. Rate, $8 per month commencing May 2, 1888. Rate, $8. Per month commencing May 2, 1888. Disabled by Rheumatism & suffering disease of heart. RECONGIZED ATTORNEY: none. APPROVALS: Submitted for Feb 4, 1889. Approved for Rheumation resulting disease of heart. Feby 5' 1889, Peck, Legal Rick, Legal Reviewer. Approved for Rheumatism and resulting disease of heart 6/18 from May 2nd 88. J.J. Temble, W.E. Feb 7, 1889, John Campbell, Medical Referee. Discharged May 6, 1865. Pensioned from May 29, 1883, at $4 for Rheumatism & resulting disease of heart. Original declaration filed May 29, 1883; alleged measles, & resulting Rheumatism. PRESENT CLAIM. Declaration filed Feb 10,1888 as alne. "
      Affidavit for Increase in Pension: "Declaration for Increase and Rerating, State of Illinois, Pope County} SS. On this 25th day of October A.D. 1889. Personally appeared before me a Notary Public in and for said County and State, George B. Harner aged 45 years, who being duly sworn upon his oath declares that he is a pensioner of the United States duly enrolled at Chicago Illinois Pension Agency at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, under Certificate No. 380,811, by reason of disability resulting from "Rheumatism and resulting disease of heart" incurred in the service of the U.S. while serving as a Private Co. "F" 29th Ill. Inft. Vol. That he believes himself entitled to an increase of pension on account of an increase in the aforesaid disabilities until he is totally disqualified for the performance of any manual labor. And that he has no profession or skill that he can derive any substance from. And that he thinks the rates allowed him from date of allowance to the present time has been unreasonably low and disproportionate to the degree of disability in his case and asks that his case be rerated and mon. allowed from date of allowance to the present. And that his claim be increased according to the degree of disability in his case. And that he files this as his declaration for the same and that he appoints himself as his true and lawful attorney to prosecute his own claim. And that his present Post-office address is Lusk, Pope County, Illinois. George B. Harner. Also personally appeared W.C. Philips residing at Golconda Illinois and Thomas H. Sheridan residing at Golconda Illinois, persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit and being duly sworn upon their oaths say that they were present and saw George B. Harner the claimant sign his name to the foregoing Declaration; that they have every reason to believe from the appearance of said claimant and their acquaintance with him that he is the identical person he represents himself to be. And that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim, direct or indirect. W.C. Philps, Thos. H. Sheridan. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 25th day of October A.D. 1889. And I certify that the contents of the same were fully made known to the claimant and witness before swearing and that I have no interest in the prosecution of this claim direct or indirect. James B. Floyd, Notary Public. Rerating and Increase, George B. Harner, Private "F" 29th Ill. Inft., Certificate No. 380,811, P.O. Address, Lusk, Pope Co. Ill. Filed by Himself."
      Medical Exam: "[Form] (3-111.). Character and number of claim, Increase Pension Claim No. 380811. Name and rank of claimant, George B. Harner, Rank, Prv. Company F, 29 Reg't Ills Vol. Claimants post-office address, Lusk P.O. Ills. P.O. address of the Board, Golconda Ills, State, Date of Examination, April 23rd, 1890. We hereby certify that in compliance with the requirements of the law we have carefully examined this application who states that he is suffering from the following disability, incurred in the service, viz: Rheumatism & resulting heart disease and that he receives a pension of Eight (8) dollars per month. He makes the following statement upon which he bases his claim for Increase. My disability has greatly increased in every way. My right hip and back are so severely affected by Rheumatism that I am at times practically helpless. My heart is diseased cousing me to smother frequently. Upon examination we find the following objective conditions: Pulse rate, 80. Respiration, 20; temperature, 99; height, 5 feet 11 1/2 inches; weight, 145 pounds; age 45 years. Skin shallow lifeless. Tongue strawberry appearance. Marked emanciation. Eyes prominent. Has Rheumatism of right hip and leg. Whole limb atrophied measurements from 1 1/2 to 2 inches (?) than left. The right nates sunken and flabby. (unreadable writing) causes exquisite pain throughout the limb. Seems 1 1/2 inches shorter that left. Muscles of lumber region sore and stiff. Heart sounds very feeble distant. Area dulnip somewhat incurred friction sound at apex. The hearts action very irregular. Intermission about every 5th beat, quick movements causing dyrofmorn (?) He is, in our opinion, entitled to 8/18 rating for the disability caused by Rheumatism results, 10/18 for that caused by Heart Disease, and _. J.B. Young, Pres. H.W. McCoy, Sec'y. M.M. Glass, Treas. SURGEON'S CERTIFICATE IN CASE OF George B. Harner, Prv. Co. F, 29 Reg't Ill Vol. Applicant for Increase. No. 380811 DATE OF EXAMINATION: April 23, 1890. J.B. Young, Pres., H.W. McCoy, Sec'y, M.M. Glass, Treas.,} BOARD. Post Office, Golemda, State, Illinois.
      Pension Increase: "[Form] (3.145.) Increase INVALID PENSION. Claimant George B. Harner. P.O. Lusk, County Pope, State, Ills. Rank, Prvt. Company, F. Regiment 29 Ills Vol Inf. Rate $17 per month, commencing April 23, 1890. Disabled by Rheumatism & resulting dis. Of heart. RECOGNIZED ATTORNEY: Client. APPROVALS: Submitted for June 5, 1890. Approved for Rheumatism and res. Disease of Heart. June 9, 1890. (? Poor signature), Legal Reviewer. Cougle, Examiner. Approved for Rheumatism and resulting disease of heart 17/18 from April 23rd 1890. Bennet Amler, June 16th, 1890 (?, dim stamp), Medical Examiner. Original declaration filed May 29, 1883 alleged Rheumatism result of measles. .(More very poor hand writing). PRESENT CLAIM. Declaration filed Oct 28, 1879 as now pensioned totally disabled for manual labor."
      Request for Pension Increase: "Declaration for the Increase of an Invalid Pension. State of Illinois, County of Pope, SS: ON THIS 11th day of February A.D. one thousand eight hundred and ninety-one personally appeared before me, a Notary Public within and for the County and State aforesaid, George B. Harner, aged 45 years, a resident of Lusk County of Pope State of Illinois who being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is a pensioner of the United States, enrolled at the Chicago Pension Agency at the rate of $17 dollars per month, under Certificate No. 380,811, by reason of disability from Rheumatism and resulting disease of heart incurred in the military service of the United States, while serving as a Privatein Co. F 29th Ill. Inft. Vol. That he believes himself entitled to an increase of pension on account of the Great increase of his disabilities as aforesaid which have become so great that he requires the attention of medical aid almost daily and that he administers to his wants such patent and domestic remedies that he may find suited to his condition and suffering. And he hereby appoints, with full power of substitution and revocation, Himself his true and lawful attorney, to prosecute his claim. His Post Office address is Lusk, Pope Co., Illinois. George B. Harner (Signature of Claimant). Also personally appeared W.D. Bishop, residing in Golconda, Illinois, also Alexander Wynes, residing at Washington Ills, persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who being by me duly sworn, depose and say that they were present and saw George B. Harner the claimant sign his name to the foregoing declaration; that they have every reason to believe from the appearance of said claimant and their acquaintance with him that he is the identical person he represents himself to be; that they have no interest in this claim, and are not concerned in its prosecution. W.D. Bishop, Alexander Wynes (Signature of Affiants). Sworn to and subscribed before me this, 11th day of February, A.D. 1891 and I hereby certify that the contents of the foregoing declaration were made known and explained to the applicant and witnesses before they made oath to the same, including the words _ erased, and the words _ added; and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in this claim, and am not concerned in its prosecution. James B. Floyd (Official Signature) Notary Public (Official Character.)."
      Medical Examination for Increase in Pension: ".[Form] (3- 111). Character and number of claim, Increase Pension Claim No. 380.811. Name and rank of claimant, G.B. Harner, Rank, private Company F, 29 Reg't Ill. Claimants post-office address, Lusk Ill. P.O. address of the Board, Elizabethtown Ill, State, Date of Examination, May 27, 1891. We hereby certify that in compliance with the requirements of the law we have carefully examined this applicant, who states that he is suffering from the following disability, incurred in the service, viz: Rheumatism and resulting dis. of heart and that he receives a pension of seventeen dollars per month. He makes the following statement upon which he bases his claim for Increase. My disabilities have increased greatly since last examined, so much so that I am not able to perform any labor without great pain. Upon examination we find the following objective conditions: Pulse rate, 66; respiration, 18; temperature, 97.8; height, 5 feet 11 1/4 inches; weight, 146 pounds; age 45 years. Creaking in both shoulders, left wrist. Both ankles and knees. Slight lumtalion of motion of hips. No increase in dullness an percussion over area of heart. Heart irregular in its action - fast and slow, without any change or exercise. Sounds follow each other in regular order, but rather weak; no aurumurs. Puls rate sitting CC standing 74 exercise 100. Considerable atrophy of lumbar vessels, and slight of glutial nutrition fair. Except as above are disability found. He is in our opinion, entitled to a 5/8 rating for the disability caused by Rheumatism, 10/18 for that caused by dis. of heard. J.B. Butler, Pres. Daniel Lawrence, Sec'y., Bt. J.J. Paris, Treas. SURGEON'S CERTIFICATE IN CASE Of G.B. Harner, Co. F, 29 Illinois. Ill. Applicant for Increase No. 380.811. DATE OF EXAMINATION: May 27th, 1891. J. Butler, Pres., J. Butler, Pres., Daniel Lawrence, Sec'y, Weg, Paris, res., Post-office, Elizabethtown, Hardin Co. State, ILLINOIS."
 

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