Horstmann, Brothers & Co. [Bill of sale]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02711.26 Author/Creator: Horstmann, Brothers & Co. Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Printed document signed Date: 4 April 1861 Pagination: 2 p. ; 14.4 x 18.2 cm. Order a Copy
Receipt for Confederate uniform purchased by William E. Jones in Philadelphia. Includes fabric amounts, buttons, collar, etc., and costs. Verso contains handwritten supplies, such as trumpets, feathers, cord, etc. Printed receipt with details written in by hand.
Horstmann firm was founded by William H. Horstmann (1785-1850), who had immigrated to Philadelphia from Germany. Horstmann bought out a local swordmaker in 1828 and thereafter entered the military goods field. The firm benefitted from the Civil War, becoming the largest military goods supplier in the nation by 1864.
Philadelphia, April 4, 1861
Major W.E. Jones
Glade Springs (Virginia)
Bought of Horstman, Brothers & Co.
Military goods, masonic and odd fellows regalia -
Uniforms made to order
Military cloths and cassimeres, etc.
1 Grey Coat $ 8.50
1 Pair Pants $ 5.00
1 Pair Epauletts $ 3.00
1 Hat $ 2.25
TOTAL $18.75
Grey Cloth - $2.25 yd
Gilt Virginia Coat Buttons - $3.00 gross
Gilt Virginia Vest Buttons - $1.50 gross
Black Binding - 1" 7 ½ cents per yd.
Gilt Cord for Edge of Collar - 3 cents per yd.
[docket] :
Fine Hat $2.50
Cord .25
Eagles .08
Trumpet .10
Feather .37
TOTAL $3.30
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