From a house in northeastern Pennsylvania. Research has uncovered that this style sling and box are of a pattern made by the Richmond Arsenal. The sling measures approx. 1 3/4" wide. Each tab has four adjuster holes. One tab is broken at the third hole. Body of the sling also has two major tears about 3/4" in length approximately 1" apart. Surface has severe wear to it but surprisingly the sling is still pliable. The underside of the sling has the initials "M.C.C." Folded over itself, the sling measures approx. 30 1/2" long, so the total length would be 61". 

The box does not contain tins. We did not open the box because the outer flap has two cracks along the top of the flap, one measuring 6 3/8" and the other 3 1/2" in length. These cracks are believed to have been caused by the green leather used to make these boxes. The box itself measures 7" x 7" x 1 3/4". There is an implement pocketand an inside flap with ears. Outer flap comes even with the bottom of the implement pocket. Latch tab is long and complete. Both roller buckles are present. Finial is brass but very small and thin compared to the federal version. The back of the box has two belt loops; one is broken. There is an 'H' shaped crack on the back of the box - one arm measures 2 1/2" long and the other is 1 7/8". The crack across the center is 3 1/2". The stitching all around the body of the box is very good. 

Accompanied by a crumpled section of newspaper from the December 27, 1862 New York Herald, which was found inside the box.