Union general (1819-1893) who commanded a division at Gettysburg and has controversially been credited with the invention of baseball. Partly-printed DS, one page, 11 x 8.5, June 6, 1873. Buffalo Soldiers pay document in which Col. Doubleday, as commander of the 24th Infantry, approves a $125 payment to Assistant Surgeon Thomas B. Davis. Signed in the center by Doubleday. Nicely mounted, double-matted, and framed with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 23.5 x 17. In fine condition. The 24th US Infantry was an all black regiment which was serving in the southwest, mainly at Texas outposts, providing protection and bringing peace to the wild frontier.
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