2024-01 Raynors Americana Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/20/2024
A manuscript Petition, signed by B.D. Roper, May 4, 1865, 2pp., directed to Charleston Commander William Gurney. In part, "The petition of B.D Roper who has taken the Oath of allegiance , a resident of the City of Charleston and a Citizen of the United States of America ... is owner of a So. Carolina Bond issued before the War, is in want of food & clothing ... petitioner prays permission to sell ..." The document is endorsed on the reverse "Respectfully Approved, Wm Gurney, Col 127 NYV."
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