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Lot #37
U. S. Grant: Union Army Ration Return Document (1864)

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Description

Civil War-dated partly printed document, one page, 11 x 6.75, May 1864. A Union Army “Ration Return” document annotated at the top “Employees in QMD, Hd Qts Lieut Genl. U. S. Grant,” which lists the station as “Culpeper, Va.,” the total of men (“13”), days (“2”), and rations (“26”), which includes pork, flour, coffee, sugar, soap, salt, and pepper. An unknown hand has signed at the conclusion on behalf of Assistant Adjutant Generals Ely S. Parker and H. W. Jones. In fine condition, with light toning along the folds.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts Featuring Revolutionary War, The War of 1812, and Civil War
  • Dates: #695 - Ended July 10, 2024