Laurence, A.B. (fl. 1865) [Certification of authenticity of flag fragment]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09276.01 Author/Creator: Laurence, A.B. (fl. 1865) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 April 1865 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy
Lt. Col. and Quartermaster of the U. S. Army 24th Corps certifies "That the accompanying is a fragment of the Rebel Flag that floated over the Capitol of the Confederacy in this city, and was taken by the troops of this command. The flag- made it is said of 'English Neutrality Bunting' - has been this day cut up and distributed as one of the most significant trophies of this terrible war; and the rope to which the flag was attached is left for the special service of Jeff Davis and all such traitors."
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