Duplin County, NC - Military Records File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Stephen Carroll Pearsall CSA - National Archives File J.D. Pearsall - Asst Surgeon 20 Regiment NC Infantry. A roll of the unit undated reflects his county of residence at appointment as Duplin. Remarks: Appointment 18 June 1861. Resigned 1 Jan 1863. The pay account for the 20 Regiment N. C. Infantry, for the period 22 October - 31 December 1862 reflects. Jo Dickson Pearsall, sum of two hundred fifty two and 94 cts. Pay as Asst Surgeon. Special Order No. 49/15, dated Mar 12/62 orders Joseph D. Pearsall to proceed to Fort Johnson. Special Order 211/5 dated Oct 62/62 authorizes him leave. J. D. Pearsall in a letter from Camp dated Dec 12, 1862 submitted his resignation because of a permanent pulmonary disease. The Senior Surgeon stated he had been in the same Brigade with Dr. Pearsall since June last. I believe he is of a feeble and delicate constitution. from a history of his former afflictions his present symptoms; I am fuloy convinced that he has permanent disease of the right lung and in my opinion is unfit for military service and recommend acceptance of his resignation. The resignation was approved by General Lee on 26 Dec 1862. J.D. Pearsall's resignation was effective 7 Jan 1863. ============================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. The electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. ==============================================================