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| Fine Condition Unused Civil War Period 14th New Hamshire Sutler’s Note |
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Here is a Fine Condition Unused Civil War Period Sutler’s Note ! It dated either 1861, or 1864, not positive which, and intended for use by the Sutler of the 14th New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry. His name was W. A. Farr, and he is listed in the book, U.S. Army Sutler 1861-1865, by Tobey and Ellis, on page 119, as the Official Sutler for the 14th New Hampshire. These notes were used when a soldier wanted to buy one of the Sutler’s luxury or other items, but had no money. They were basically a request for the regimental paymaster to deduct a certain amount from the soldier’s pay, and remit it to the sutler. Most regiments had an appointed sutler, and only he could sell non military goods to the soldiers of that regiment. A Neat Unfilled Sutler’s Note from the 14th New Hampshire Regiment !
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| Fine February, 1865, Handwritten Document from the 50th New York Engineers |
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| Here is a Fine February, 1865, Handwritten Document from the 50th New York Engineers ! It was written near Poplar Grove Church, Virginia, and concerns the assignment of two new recruits named Frank Stoker and James Kelly. It is designated Special Order No. 19, and by the order of Brevet Colonel Ira Spaulding, and signed by his Acting Adjutant Lieutenant Richard Henry Warfield. At the bottom in red ink you can see it was sent to Lieutenant William K. Van Rensselaer, who was in command of Co. K, where the two new recruits were assigned. The Poplar Grove Church was built by the 50th New York Engineers, and can be seen in several period images made by photographer, Timothy O’ Sullivan. Just a Neat Late War Handwritten Document, from the 50th New York Engineers !
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| Early 1864, Letter & Cover, written in Little Rock, Arkansas, by Private Nicholas Belveal, Co. F, 33rd Iowa Infantry |
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| Here is an Early 1864, Letter & Cover, written in Little Rock, Arkansas, by Private Nicholas Belveal, Co. F, 33rd Iowa Infantry ! In the letter dated Feb. 1st, 1864, Private Belveal is writing both his father, and the wife he married in 1862, Mary S. Belveal. Though mostly mundane family news, Belveal mentions that one of their friends is off to guard a train to Fort Smith, Arkansas, and tells Mary the unique paper he is writing on, is called, “Oriental Paper.” He goes on to mention that he is buying and selling this paper, and the envelopes by the choir [quire] and making good money, saying he will be paid by the army tomorrow, and wished she had it all, as he can make all he needs by trading. In little more than two months, he would be fighting at Prairie D’Ann, Arkansas, and Jenkin’s Ferry, Arkansas, before the 33rd Iowa was sent to New Orleans, and then Alabama.
The letter and cover are unique in shape, with the cover being diagonal, and the folded letter having a pointed top, and inset bottom. Belveal wrote in dark brown or black ink, and had pretty decent penmanship, with most of his writing being easily legible. There is a slight crease down each page of the letter where it was folded, and some slight separation, on the point of each page, but all the text still displays fine. Just a Really Neat Letter and Cover from a Trans-Mississippi Iowa Soldier, written in Little Rock, Arkansas !
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| 1888 Dated G.A.R. or Grand Army of the Republic Transfer Certificate for a member of Co. B, 36th Wisconsin Infantry - Francis M. Poe |
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| Here is an Excellent G.A.R. or Grand Army of the Republic, Transfer Card, or Document ! It is actually more like a certificate, attesting to the veterans good standing in the post where he is a current member, and recommending him to any other posts where he may reside. This one is for Private Francis M. Poe, of Co. B, 36th Wisconsin Infantry. It measures about 11.375 inches wide by 9 inches tall. It is printed on fairly heavy manila colored paper, with all the pre-filled info in black, and the soldiers information at bottom, hand signed and filled. Signed by the adjutant of the post, J. R. Casey, and the Post Commander, J. M. McCall, it is dated June 13th, 1888. It has been tri-folded, and has separations on both folds at the bottom, of about an inch to an inch and a quarter. There are also separations at the top, but only a quarter inch or so. Framed, this will make a Beautiful Display, with the separations barely visible, if at all. Great 1880’s Grand Army of the Republic Document !
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| Colorful Providence Tool Co. Receipt w/Advertising Back - From a Future 1st Rhode Island Soldier |
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Here is a Neat 1853 Receipt from Providence, Rhode Island, that has a Civil War Connection ! It measures about 7 inches wide by 3 inches tall, and is partly pre-printed, and partly filled in black ink. The paper is fairly heavy but you can tell by feel it contains some cotton rag. Dated, “Providence, 29 Aug, 1853, Providence Tool Co. To Albert Weaver Dr.” it is for the sum of $1.50. The fee was for hauling one wheel from the Tool Co. factory to Taft's Wharf. The reverse has a nice pre-printed ad for Mr. Weaver that denotes his various draying or teamster services at the lowest rates.
In 1861, the Providence Tool Co. began making rifle-muskets of the 1861 Springfield pattern, eventually delivering about 70,000 to the Federal Government. Also in 1861, Albert Weaver enlisted in the 1st Rhode Island Infantry, commanded by Colonel Ambrose Burnside, and after serving with them, later enlisted in the 3rd Rhode Island Heavy Artillery. A Super Displaying and Colorful Receipt from 1853, with an 1861 Civil War Connection !
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| 10th New York Artillery, 1863 Hand Written Ordnance Document |
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| Here is a Neat Handwritten Ordnance Document from the 10th New York Artillery, [Heavy] dated June 30th, 1863, the day before the first day of fighting at Gettysburg ! It is a large document measuring 12 inches tall by about 15.5 inches wide, but folded in the middle, and only the front and back of the right side is filled out. It shows ordnance and ordnance stores issued to the Captain of Co. C, Eugene A. Chapman, by the Major of the regiment, Charles C. Abell. From the list it is evident to see that they were preparing to enable the men to act as infantry, if necessary. Among the items on the list are 129 Enfield Rifles, 128 cartridge boxes, 15,800 rounds of Enfield Cartridges, and nearly every thing you would need to equip an infantryman, including cartridge boxes, bayonet scabbards, waist belts and plates, rifle slings, and lots of extra parts and tools. With Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia, at Cashtown, Pennsylvania, that same day, only 8 miles from Gettysburg, it appears the Union was taking all precautions to defend Washington D.C. A Super Neat June 30th, 1863, New York Artillery Document !
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| 1864 5th Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery Clothing Issue Document |
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Here is a Neat 1864, United States Army Clothing Issue Document ! It is basically an account of all the clothing items and their value issued to a particular Soldier. This form has been used on both sides for soldiers in the 5th Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery, Battery A. One side shows items issued to Private Joseph Longstaff, starting August 20th, 1864, in Pittsburgh, including: First Outfit, at $12.92, Oct. 12th a Great Coat, at $8.50, a Wool Blanket at $3.60, a Gum Blanket at $2.55, and several more items over a period of time. Sergeant Fred Metzger was witness to each receipt, and the document is signed at the bottom by Captain William H. Hope. The reverse side is the same thing except for a Private named Robert Alexander. The document has been folded in half, but opened measures 15 inches tall by 10 inches wide. Battery A of the 5th Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery was a late war unit that guarded Washington D.C., protected the Manassas Gap Railroad fighting with Mosby, a few other actions, and in the spring of 1865, drew duty burying over 2,000 dead at Bull Run Battlefield. A Nicely Preserved 1864 U.S. Army Document that would look great framed !
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| Very Fine Civil War Sutler's Check for the 6th Ohio Volunteer Infantry |
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Here is another Affordable Civil War Sutler’s Check ! The Civil War Sutler was a Trader or Peddler, usually attached to one particular regiment, and the only seller authorized to sell to that regiment. These paper checks aren’t really checks, but a way for the Sutler to issue credit to a soldier with some assurance of being paid eventually. Signed by the soldier and his company commander, it authorized a deduction from the soldier’s pay to instead be paid to the Sutler. This pre-printed form is still blank, never having been used, and was printed for Mr. E. Kelsey, Sutler of the 6th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. There are blank spaces for the date, amount to be deducted, soldier’s signature, and company commander signature. Check measures 5.5 inches long by 2.25 inches tall and is printed in black ink on off white paper. The note still retains its form nicely with no tears or folds, though there is some very light darkening of the paper near the edges. I think it would grade VF to XF if it were currency.
Organized early in 1861, the 6th Ohio Infantry served primarily in the western theater of war, fighting at the battles of Shiloh, Corinth, Perryville, Stones River, Chickamauga, and Chattanooga, among others. Mr. Kelsey is listed as their sutler in the book, U.S. Army Sutler, 1861-1865, by Tobey & Ellis. A Very Fine Civil War Sutler’s Check from an Ohio Regiment !
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| Nice Unused/Blank Sutler's Check - From the Sutler of the 109th New York Infantry - S. Rightmyre |
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Here is a Fine Affordable Civil War Sutler’s Check ! The Civil War Sutler was a Trader or Peddler, usually attached to one particular regiment, and the only seller authorized to sell to that regiment. These paper checks aren’t really checks, but rather a way for the Sutler to issue credit to a soldier with some assurance of being eventually paid. It would be signed by the soldier, and also his company commander authorizing a deduction from the soldier’s pay to be instead paid to the sutler. This pre-printed form is still blank, never having been used, and was printed for Mr. S. Rightmyer, Sutler of the 109th Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry. There are blank spaces for the date, amount to be deducted, soldier’s signature, and his company commander signature. Check measures 7.5 inches long by 2.75 inches tall, and is printed in black ink on light tan paper. There is one small vertical tear on the bottom edge about ¼ inch long, and a tiny portion of the upper right corner is missing. There is some brown staining around the word “Regiment” and on the lower and right edges. All said though, the check is entirely legible and displays very well.
Organized in late 1862, the 109th did a lot of guard duty around Washington until 1864. Sent to the field that year, they participated in the Battle of Spotsylvania, North Anna River, Cold Harbor, Weldon Railroad, Ream’s Station, Siege of Petersburg, and the Surrender at Appomattox Courthouse, among others. Mr. Rightmyre is also listed as their sutler in the book, U.S. Army Sutler, 1861-1865, by Tobey & Ellis. A Nice Unusual Civil War Sutler's Check for the 109th New York Regiment !
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| Original Quartermaster's Letter written and dated at Vicksburg, Mississippi, barely a month after the surrender. |
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| Here is a Fine Original US Quartermaster’s Letter Dated August 26th, 1863, at Vicksburg, Mississippi ! Written by Captain & Acting Quartermaster H.G. Bohn to Lieutenant Colonel Bingham, Chief Quartermaster, Department of the Tennessee, Bohn relates selling forage to a Mr. Hoffman without authority. The forage included hay and oats, and Captain Bohn explains that he only did it once, despite Hoffman’s repeated requests. Bohn goes on to say that funds received will be properly accounted for and concludes by stating that he hopes his accounts and reports will prove to Bingham’s satisfaction. One page about 9.75 inches tall by 7.75 inches wide with watermark in upper left hand corner. A Fine Original Vicksburg Army Quartermaster’s Letter !
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| Original Letter From Quartermaster Captain at Memphis, Tennessee to Chief Quartermaster at Vicksburg, Mississippi. |
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Here is a Fine Original Quartermaster Document sent from Memphis, Tennessee, to Vicksburg, Mississippi, barely a month after the surrender of Vicksburg! Dated “Memphis, Tenn. August 7th 1863,” it was sent from Captain G.L. Fort Quartermaster at Memphis to Colonel Bingham Chief Quartermaster at Vicksburg. Captain Fort starts by saying, “ I presume you wonder why I have not reported at Vicksburg for duty before this.” Fort goes on to mention arriving at Memphis, the steamboat Ben Franklin under repair, and he having to secure alternate transportation. One page on ruled paper about 9.75 inches tall by 7.75 inches wide. Water mark in upper left corner, and 1.5 inch tear, but not affecting content. A Neat Quartermaster Document relating to Memphis & Vicksburg!
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