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ONLINE FIREARMS, EDGED WEAPONS AND MILITARIA AUCTION
Fri, Jul 24, 2026 01:00PM EDT - Sun, Aug 9, 2026 04:00PM EDT
Lot 281
Civil War Union Soldier Furlough Document for Wounded Soldier, 1863
Estimate: $250 - $500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $20 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $5,000 | $200 |
| $10,000 | $500 |
| $50,000 | $1,000 |
Official multi-page Civil War furlough application and medical certificate issued to a Union soldier wounded at Port Hudson during the Vicksburg Campaign, documenting a 60-day sick leave and signed by medical and command officers. The combination of battlefield injury attribution, formal military paperwork, and multiple signatures elevates it beyond typical correspondence into a desirable documentary piece. Pickup & Shipping: Free pickup in Gardnerville, NV. FedEx Ground/Home Delivery within the continental U.S.: $30 + 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing). Combined shipping available.
Condition
Good, with fold lines, scattered toning, and light staining consistent with age; handwriting and printed text remain clear.
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The Estate of Professor Ronald H. Limbaugh (University of the Pacific) Director of the Holt-Atherton Pacific Center for Western Studies and Director of the John Muir Center for Regional Studies
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