Sep 15, 2011 - Sale 2253

Sale 2253 - Lot 3

Price Realized: $ 1,080
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Estimate: $ 400 - $ 600
(AFRICAN AMERICANS.) Archive of Civil War clothing returns and receipts for the 5th Regiment, United States Colored Heavy Artillery. 10 clothing returns from Company G, each listing individual soldiers and their allotments, some signed with their marks, various sizes up to 37 x 18 inches, various conditions. With 10 related receipts and lists, each about letter size. [Vicksburg, MS], April 1865 to April 1866
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The 5th Regiment, United States Colored Heavy Artillery was formed in 1864 from members of the 1st Mississippi Heavy Artillery (African Descent). It served mostly in garrison duty in Vicksburg until being mustered out in May 1866. This file was kept by the company's captain Daniel F. Nichols of Massachusetts.