Raynors HCA 2016-10
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/21/2016
Quartermaster General of South Carolina, S. L. Glover, writes to Governor Pickens reporting on the status of equipping the South Carolina troops. the letter is on unique letterhead “Head Quarters, Quartermaster General’s Department” , Oct. 8, 1861, 2pp. In part, “Many of the things needed were already in their possession. The regiments here: 3,000 men are now nearly clothed and shod and require no more blankets – most were provided from home. ... Our supply of tents is very limited and would propose to order about 500 Sibley tents. ... James G. Gibbes, Co., advised me that he cannot continue to supply the cost at contract price. I have replied that I cannot release him from his engagement. ...” On the reverse of this 2 page letter, Governor Pickens responds to his secretary with notes that he wants to be put into action, “FWP”.
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