Partly-printed DS, one page, 16 x 10.5, 1847. Document headed "We, the undersigned Non-commissioned Officers, Artificers, Musicians, and Privates, of the N.C. Staff & Band, 8 Infy, do hereby acknowledge to have received of Lieut. Geo. E. Pickett, A. Adjt. 8 Infy, the several articles of Clothing set opposite our respective names." The document records receipt of "Privates' Wool Jackets," "Private's Wool Overalls," "Boots, pairs of," and "Stockings." Signed in the right column, "Th. Fink," "Levi Woodbury," "H. S. Reed," and "J. Smith," with all signatures witnessed by "Th. Fink." In very good to fine condition, with scattered light foxing, and minor paper loss at fold intersections.
Second Lieutenant George E. Pickett was transferred to the 8th Infantry, July 18, 1847, and was brevetted First Lieutenant, August 20, 1847, for Gallant and Meritorious Conduct in the Battles of Contreras and Churubusco, Mexico. On September 13, 1847, Pickett was brevetted Captain for Gallant Conduct at Chapultepec, Mexico. Pickett was also variously Regimental Quartermaster and Assistant Adjutant for the 8th Regiment.
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