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Buyers, John, fl. 1862-1863 Invoice of arms and accoutrements

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02016.129 Author/Creator: Buyers, John, fl. 1862-1863 Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript signed Date: 30 May 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Refers to seventy-two Austrian rifles delivered by Captain John Buyers to Lieutenant Thomas Birmingham of "I" Company, 58th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Also signed by Lieutenant Birmingham as received.

Buyers, John, fl. 1862

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