Artifacts from the Civil War: Original Yankee Song Sheet, US Pay Voucher and Two Words in Stonewall Jackson's Hand. Three unusual artifacts from the Civil War:
1.) An original broadside song sheet for the popular Civil War song "TRAMP! TRAMP! TRAMP! - The Prisoner's Hope." Circa 1860's - undated, though presumed 1864. Published by Chas. Magnus in New York. The sheet measures 8 x 5" and framed to 17 x 11". "TRAMP! TRAMP! TRAMP!" "was one of the most popular songs of the Civil War. George F. Root wrote both the words and music and published it in 1864 to give hope to the Union prisoners of war.
2.) Civil War Pay Voucher to Private Lewis Harry, Company F 49th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers dated August 25, 1862 Voucher reflects earnings but deducts costs for clothing leaving him a balance of $13.05. In remarkable condition with only two small chips of paper loss on right side in no way impacting content. 10 x 8" and framed to 20 x 14".
3.) Per a printout from R & R Auction a two word name, "T. Jessup" on a 2 x .5 cut in Stonewall Jackson's hand. The printout from the Oct 16, 2007, Catalog 321 auction is present. However a photocopy of the original letter this name was cut from is lost. Framed to 13 x 9.5".
Estimated Value $300 - 700
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