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Stephani, Charles, fl. 1862 [Receipt of horse]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03619.02.08 Author/Creator: Stephani, Charles, fl. 1862 Place Written: Bolivar, Tennessee Type: Autograph note signed Date: 26 December 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 25 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy

Indicates he received "One brown mare branded U.S. saddle & bridle" from Major John H. Bills on 24 December 1862. Stephani signs as "Provost Marshal." Docketed twice. Bills was a founder of Bolivar, Tennessee.

Stephani, Charles, fl. 1862

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