Residence was not listed; 24 years old.
Enlisted on 7/12/1863 as a Private.
On 7/12/1863 he mustered into "C" Co. NC 35th Infantry
He was transferred out on 6/10/1864
On 6/10/1864 he transferred into Field & Staff NC 26th Infantry
(date and method of discharge not given)
Promotions:
* Sergt Major 6/10/1864
Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- North Carolina Troops 1861-65, A Roster

M. J. McSween, age 24, first volunteered December 26,1860 at Bennettesville, S. C., enlisted May 8,1863 and received into service as a Private with Company C, 35th North Carolina Troops, July 14, 1863, Special Order No. 149/2, dated June,1864 from the Adjutant & Inspector General's Office, Subject: Sentence remitted, is listed on Card #2 of his CSR file of two cards, no further information, appointed Sergeant Major June 10, 1864 and transferred to the 26th N. D. Regt. June 27, 1864

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Sergeant-Major M. J. McSween, transferred into 26th Regiment North Carolina Infantry (State Troops) June 27, 1864, recorded on the September/October 1864 muster roll as "In Hospital, Wounded" at Moore Hospital, General Hospital No. 24, Richmond, Va., having been admitted August 27, gunshot wound of face*, furloughed 30 days September 15, 1864 to Gibsons Store, N. C., Old Hundered Depot/Station, Danville RR, returned to duty December 17,1864

*Gun shot, ball, entering between eyes & emerging behind left ear impairing vision of left eye August 25, 1864 [probably at Ream's Statiion, Virginia]

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Following recommended by Governor Vance on July 3, 1863 to Hon. James A. Seddon, Secretary of War.

Dear Sir, There has been much complaint among our people, that the participation of our __________ the various battles, had not been noticed/mentioned?, with that commendation to which they are supposed by us to be ________. This has resulted in some measure from the fact, that there are no army correspondents from this State. am exceedingly anxious of removing this ground of complaints and at the same time to provide that the duty of daring and gallantry of our soldiers shall be dully recorded. With this view, I respectfully request that M. J. McSween connected with the 35th Regiment may be detailed to attend the army of Genl Lee as an army corresponded and that you will give him such permission as will affect this object, with such restrictions as the public service may demand.

Mr. McSween is a gentleman of intelligence, a graduate of our University and in such feeble? health that he cannot tender very active service in the field.

Note: I am unable to read the endorsements

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