Enlisted 8 Jul 1863 in Washington, NC by Lt Stevens for a 3 year term.  Another enlistment date of 17 Sep 1863 in Washington, NC by Lt. Buwan.   At the time of his enlistment, Hannibal was age 17, 5' 2^1/2" tall, light complexion, light hair, grey eyes, born Hyde Co., NC, a farmer.  Remarks:  Mustered out June 27, 1865 at New Berne, NC, was a drummer during a part of his enlistment.

Appears on Company Muster Roll -
            July & Aug 1863
            Sep & Oct 1863 Due for advance bounty & enlistment for $27.00
            Nov & Dec 1863
            Oct 31, 1863 to Feb 24, 1864
            Oct 31, 1863 to Apr 30, 1864
            May & June 1864
            Apr 30 to Oct 31, 1864
            Oct 31 to Dec 31, 1864
            Jan & Feb 1865
            Mar & Apr 1865

Detachment Muster-in Roll dated 24 Nov 1863 in Washington, NC, Hannibal listed as age 27
Company Muster-out Roll  dated 27 Jun 1865 in New Berne, NC -

            Last paid August 31, 1864
            Clothing acct - last settled June 30, 1864; drawn since $76.44
            Bounty paid $27.00; due $75 .00

            Remarks:  Due U.S. 1 Drum Head (Batten), 1 Drum Head (Snarl), 1 Drum Cord, 1 set drum snarl

[Hannibal was a brother to Alfred M. Sadler (Oct 2, 1845 - Aug 1922), who also served in Co. F, 1 Reg’t NC Infantry and received a pension.]

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