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Hardtack Inscribed "500,000 more" by New York Chaplain, a modern explanatory sheet accompanying the 3" x 3" bisc...
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Hardtack Inscribed "500,000 more" by New York Chaplain, a modern explanatory sheet accompanying the 3" x 3" biscuit states that "This piece of 'Army Bread' was sent home from the seat of war by Chaplain C.L. Nagan of the 118th New York Volunteer Infantry. 'The Adirondack Regt'." Nagan's inscription is a spin-off from the "300,000 more" (volunteers) promised Lincoln in the popular wartime song, "We Are Coming, Father Abraham." Professionally framed with the hardtack and label is a period 5.75" x 9.5" penny songsheet of featuring the lyrics paraphrased by Nagan.Auction Info
2008 November Signature Civil War Auction #6015 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
November, 2008
20th-21st
Thursday-Friday
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