Mexican-American War-dated manuscript document, one page, 8 x 10.25, City of Mexico, December 31, 1847. An invoice of "Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage this day turned over by Lieut. J. Longstreet, Adjutant 8th Infy, to Lieut. Geo. E. Pickett, Actg. Adjutant 8th Infantry." The list includes: "Six Numbers…One Epaulettes…Three Sashes…Six Boots…Eight Leather Stocks…Two Great Coats…Twenty two Great Coat Straps…Twelve Mosquito bars…One Garrison flag…Eight Fifes…Six Bugles." Includes a partly printed document from the Quartermaster General's Office, one page, 8 x 10, May 20, 1848, issued to Lt. G. E. Pickett, and affirming that "Your Return of Clothing and Camp and Garrison Equipage, for the latter part 4th quarter of the past year has been examined in this office, and sent to the Second Auditor of the Treasury for settlement, also your returns for Lieut. Longstreet." Signed at the conclusion by Capt. Henry C. Wayne as quartermaster general. In fine condition, with light show-through from old mounting remnants along the reverse of one fold.
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