Description: Historic Fort Smith, Arkansas was an important Pre- Civil War Frontier Post and a refuge for the Freedmen during the War. Postwar it served to protect settlers and Indians from outlaw bands in Western Arkansas and the IndianTerritory. An Original US Army Ordnance Invoice for paint brushes issued to Captain James B Mulligan, 19th US Infantry by Captain W.J. Lyster at Fort Smith, Ark, January 16, 1867. The 1p 8 x 11" ptd/ink invoice bears the Ordnance Dept logo on the reverse and is ink signed by Captain Lyster. Comes w service info- Captain Lyster served w the 2nd Michigan during the War, was cited for conspicuous gallantry at The Battles of Chickamauga and Atlanta, and remained in the 19th Infantry postwar, including Command of Fort Larned, Kansas and Forts Randall and Sydney.Welcome to my Ebay Auctions and Ebay Store. I am a specialist in early American Military & Historical items, especially American Civil War ephemera- letters, military & historic documents including broadsides, commissions, General Orders and other imprints and badges. I have been collecting and selling original American Civil War & US Military memorabilia for 41 years. PLEASE SEE MY EBAY STORE FOR OTHER CIVIL WAR AND EARLY AMERICAN MILITARIA LISTINGS. I am a longtime member of the Company of Military Historians, the New England Antique Arms Association, the Ephemera Society of America & the Civil War Veterans Historical Assn. My customers have included some of the leading names in collecting and selling American History items, as well was as a wide range of novice & advanced collectors in addition to some 30 US federal, state, public and private university & municipal museums and libraries. NOTE: Any repair to a paper item is listed. I use only museum curator approved archival repair tape. All items are unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic and in the condition as described.. I ship only USPS priority mail with insurance Mike Brackin
Price: 125 USD
Location: Angier, North Carolina
End Time: 2024-03-11T19:54:40.000Z
Shipping Cost: 12 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Theme: Militaria
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
