December 15, 2020 Edged Weapons, Armor & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/15/2020
A) Inked letter written from Murfreesboro Tennessee July 14th, 1863 from Riley George to William George talking about letters having been received and sent and one reference to making preparations to march. George has transcribed the Confederate Congress' exemption from conscription on the reverse with an emphasis on the clause stating that there is an exemption from conscription for any man who possesses twenty Negros. Framed with a modern copy of a poem relating to Confederate prisons. CONDITION: Letter exhibits fold lines and areas of expected toning. B) Color 1891 lithograph chart measuring 17-1/2" X 28" showing Union and Confederate uniforms and insignia part of the atlas to the Official Records Of The Union And Confederate Armies 1861-1865. This being plate number CLXXII. CONDITION: Excellent. Framed and matted. DG
Item Dimensions: 37" X 26"