^#1701 ^Lot 1761 Joshua B. Howell

Union general who was mortally wounded at the end of a war as a result of a horse riding accident. War-dated manuscript DS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, March 14, 1862. “Invoice of Ordinance and Ordinance stores, turned over by Capt. P. M. Abraham…at Meridian Hill, near Washington, D. C. to Col. G. B. Howell,” listing “Ninety muskets-altered flint to Percussion…Ninety Bayonet Scabbards, Three thousand six hundred Ball Cartridges, Cal. 69,” and “Four Boxes Packing,” signed at the conclusion by Howell and Captain George H. Hooker. In fine condition, with some trivial creasing and toning.