Surgeon's Certificate of Discharge

I certify, on honor, That Joseph Chapman, a corporal of Captain Brakens' Company {D} of Indiana, born in Mason Co., State of Kentucky, aged 53 years; 5 feet 10 inches high; Dark complexion, dark eyes and hair, and by occupation a farmer, was mustered into service of the United States at Madison, Indiana on the 8th day of October 1847, to serve --------- months or for during the war with Mexico.

J. R. Braken Capt.
Commanding Company {D}
5th Regiment of Indiana Volunteers
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Certificate of Disability and Discharge, in case of a Volunteer soldier who may be discharged before expiration of his term, in consequence of wounds recieved or sickness incurred in cours of service

I hereby certify, that Joseph Chapman, a corporal of company, { D } of the Fifth Regiment of Indiana Volunteers, is incapable of performing the duties of a Volunteer soldier, for the following reasons: to wit; While actually engaged in service during the month of December last was attacked with remittent fever which has resulted in general prostration of the system.

And I further certify, That in the opinion of the undersigned, the public interest requires that the said Joseph Chapman be discharged from the Volunteer service of the United States.

Given at the City of Mexico this 7th day of February 1848

James S. -----------     Surgeon
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Honorably Discharged this twenty third day of February 1848, at El Molinas Del Rey, by order of Major General Butler.

Given at Molinas del Rey this 23rd day of February 1848
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Note.- A duplicate of this Certificate will be forwarded to the Adjutant General of the Army, Washington - endorsed, " For the Commissioner of Pensions, Bounty Land Bureau."
Adjutant General's Office
April 22, 1847

Muster Out Roll