2006-06
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/31/2006
An interesting war-date Union circular, 1p. folio, issued by Asst. Adjt. Gen. Seth Williams, Headquarters Army of the Potomac, July 17, 1863 , reading, in part: "The attention of the officers of the Quartermaster's Department of this army is…called to the circular…concerning the taking of supplies from the country for the use of the army during the present operations. It is enjoined upon all officers…to make use of all forage and other supplies…which they may find in the country…with the following exception, viz: that during the march south of the Potomac no supplies taken in the country will be paid for except to persons who take the oath of allegiance. Certified accounts will…be given for all supplies…". VG
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