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From a guy named Thomas Smith. I have his discharge papers, the ribbon of the unit he was in and letters of recommendation. He was wounded in the . He was an officer in the 49th Ohio volunteer infantry and after he was wounded he was discharged on July 23, 1862 from Columbus, Ohio. Who would I take this to to have the stuff appraised? They have a museum there, but they are non-profit. I was just going to donate the stuff, but my elderly neighbor who is a vet told me I could be holding a good chunk of money.

So, Poal, any ideas?

From a guy named Thomas Smith. I have his discharge papers, the ribbon of the unit he was in and letters of recommendation. He was wounded in the [Battle of Shiloh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Shiloh). He was an officer in the 49th Ohio volunteer infantry and after he was wounded he was discharged on July 23, 1862 from Columbus, Ohio. Who would I take this to to have the stuff appraised? They have a museum there, but they are non-profit. I was just going to donate the stuff, but my elderly neighbor who is a vet told me I could be holding a good chunk of money. So, Poal, any ideas?

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I have the paper work from the time he was discharged to the time of his death. It's pretty interesting. After he was done in the Army he became a prison guard in Toledo. I have his obit and all that stuff. is his service info on the war.

Also, thanks for the reply.