CONFEDERATE OFFICIAL RECEIPT FOR SLAVE LABOR ON THE FORTIFICATIONS OF LYNCHBURG, VA, 1863

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Item Code: 1000-1433

Pre-printed form on crude CS paper originally for Richmond. Measures 5.5” x 4”.

“Received of William H. Preas Shff the following slave viz: John sent from Bedford County, VA by A.L. Noelt for work on fortifications at and near this City. “

Dated Lynchburg, VA Oct 1st 1863. By command of Col. W. H. Stevens Chief Engineer D.N.V.  Signed E. E. Mason, 1st Lt. Engineers.  [ss]

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