Raynors HCA 2015-05
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Manuscript Document Signed, “Wm Ent,” 8” x 6”, 2pp., VG. The document for the purchase of twelve Infantry Drums for the U.S. Army at a cost of $5.40 each, to be produced by Army Drum maker William Ent, of Germantown, Pennsylvania. This Document indicates that the drums were received and inspected on January 22nd by inspector Aaron Bockins, then received at the US Arsenal on January 24th and approved by Edwards S. Fayssoux, Military Storekeeper. Finally, on February 12th, 1848, maker William Ent Signs upon this document for his receipt of payment of $64.80 for the approved drums. William Ent made military drums for the Army and Marines from the 1830's until the late 1850's and his drums were used into the Civil War.
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