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CONTRIBUTIONS TO PURCHASE CLOTHES FOR BEDRAGGLED SOUTHERN SOLDIERS

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Militaria Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 150.00 USD
CONTRIBUTIONS TO PURCHASE CLOTHES FOR BEDRAGGLED SOUTHERN SOLDIERS
War-date Southern citizens contribution document appealing to their region's sense of patriotism to help clothe their soldiers, 1p. folio, [Buffalo, S. C.], Oct. 24, 1861, in part: "We the undersigned promise to pay to the Treasurer of the Buffalo Soldier's Aid Society the sum set opposite our names…for the purpose of procuring suitable clothing for Capt. Taggart's Company [G, 14th South Carolina] …many of the soldiers are already needy and unless their wants are speedily attended to they must suffer. The cause is a noble one and the ladies therefore earnestly call upon all to contribute liberally…". Followed by a list of many loyal citizens who contributed over twenty-three dollars to the cause. Typical wear else quite good.

Estimate: $100 - 150.

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