06-06-200406-06-2004
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
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June 6, 2004 11:00 AMCalender
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Civil War Union Broadside Against Morgan's Raiders

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$1,998$1,700
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2242Location: BostonDate / Time: June 06, 2004 11:00AM

Description:

Civil War Union Broadside Against Morgan's Raiders, issued by the Office of the Provost Marshall, Lexington, Kentucky, July 15th, 1862, calling upon all citizens to be associated with the 'Home Guards' against Morgan's Raiders, 6 by 8 1/2 in.

Note: Although Kentucky did not secede from the Union, pitched battles were fought and John Hunt Morgan was the leader of the Confederate group called Morgan's Raiders.
Estimate $2,500-3,500

Keywords

John Hunt Morgan, Kentucky, Lexington, Office of the Provost Marshall, leader , leader of the Confederate group