Three documents pertaining to the 5th United States Colored Heavy Artillery Regiment, issued at Vicksburg in 1865 and 1866, all framed to 9.25 x 11.5. Includes:
- May 8, 1865: a "List of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage, transferred by J. A. Dean, 1st Lieut. and Regimental Quartermaster 5th U.S. Colored Artillerty (Heavy), at Vicksburg, Miss.," documenting the transfer of new equipment to include artillery jackets, pants, shoes, stockings, shirts, boots, knapsacks, drum heads, camp kettles, and tents, signed at the conclusion by Joseph A. Dean.
- August 7, 1865: a document certifying receipt of an artillery jacket, pants, shoes, and stockings by Daniel Steward, requesting "Captain D. F. Nichols, Commanding Co. 'G,' of 5th Reg't U.S. Arty. Hvy., to place against me on the Company Clothing Book at the prices stated."
- January 17, 1866: a similar document certifying receipt of a pair of stockings by William Hurst, requesting "Commanding Officer Capt. Daniel F. Nichols, Co. G, of 5th Reg't U.S. Col. Arty. (Heavy), to place against me on the Company Clothing Book."
In overall fine condition.
