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Sold on Jun 30, 2008 for: Not Sold
Flag Presentation to the 81st New York Volunteers. ...
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Description
Flag Presentation to the 81st New York Volunteers. Four pages, two sided, 7.75" x 9.75" on lined, cream-colored paper, Northwest Landing Bridge, Virginia, December 3, 1863. Interesting handwritten report of the presentation of a new flag to the 81st New York Volunteers. Written by the company Chaplain I.G. Duryce while in camp at Northwest Landing Bridge, Virginia, the report tells the story of Captain Ballard of Company J, who, while on a visit north, received a gift of $100 from a Mrs. Ingersoll to purchase a new flag for the company. The four-page report, tied together with a pink ribbon at upper center, contains the transcript of Captain Ballard's comments.Condition: Light age toning overall. Very fine.
Auction Info
2008 June Signature Civil War Auction #6002 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
June, 2008
29th-30th
Sunday-Monday
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