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War of 1812 Army Requisition

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War of 1812 Army Requisition

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Auction Date:2012 Feb 15 @ 18:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Manuscript DS, signed “B. Dunn, Capt 33 infy,” one page, 10 x 8, no date, but 1814. Handwritten military requisition for weapons and other equipment, needed by Captain B. Dunn’s Company of the 33rd Regiment. This requisition is written on rare pink paper instead of the usual white paper. Among the items needed on this long list are muskets, bayonets, gunslings, swords and camp kettles. Notation in the condition area reads, “Armes good and clothing very bad, being of a bad quality when received.” Docketed on the reverse “Capt. Dunn’s Estimate of clothing, arms and equipments wanted for the year ensuing 1815.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds and a bit of mild toning.