Hardy, William Thomas (fl. 1861) [Receipt]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02711.27 Author/Creator: Hardy, William Thomas (fl. 1861) Place Written: Ashland, Virginia Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 30 June 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope ; 11.9 x 18.5 cm. Order a Copy
Receipt for one four-horse wagon and complete team for William E. Jones when he was organizing troops.
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.
Received, Ashland Va. This day of Capt. W.E. Jones
Va. Confed Forces the following (Quarter) Master property viz
One four horses wagon & team complete
Wm Thomas Hardy
Capt. & Asst. Q Master
Camp Ashland
Ashland, Va. June 30th 1861
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