April 5, 2024
CIVIL WAR SOLDIER BIBLE PHOTO RELIGIOUS MEDAL & RELICS 96TH PENNSYLVANIA REGT
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A small but historic collection of seven personal items belonging to Private Henry Groatman of the 96th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. He enlisted September 1861 for three years, and was discharged in 1864. He was taken prisoner in July 1863 near White Plains, Virginia, and was held at Libby Prison until exchanged in December of that year.....This group includes a 5" x 7" letter to his mother dated White Oak Church, March 1862, with original envelope. a small gem tintype of him in uniform [ 5/8" x 1" ], his Virgin Mary pocket figurine with brass case [ 1 1/2" ], and his pocket 1864 Soldier's Bible [ 3" x 4 3/4", covers loose, spine missing ]. Of special interest are three small carved bone relics in the shape of books, presumably done while a prisoner at Libby....The collection is in good condition, but originally had a fourth carved bone book which has been lost....Guaranteed original......$6.00 priority mail boxed shipping.....Over 45 years in business. 14 day unconditional return. Check our feed backs and buy with confidence. New York residents add 8.625% sales tax. Payment expected within five days. Foreign shipments are not insured and all customs regulations are obeyed. Thank you for looking...
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