United States Army Connecticut 29th Infantry Regiment quartermaster records, 1865 Aug-Oct.

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United States Army Connecticut 29th Infantry Regiment quartermaster records, 1865 Aug-Oct.

Official records of Acting Regimental Quartermaster for the 29th, Lieutenant Louis R. McDonough, relating to transfer, receipt, and loss of "Clothing, Camp & Garrison Equipage" during the 29th Regiment's duty in Texas. The 24 documents include receipts, abstracts, and other forms, providing the names of officers and detailing the distribution of clothing and other supplies.

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