"My ancestor's Confederate Army Manual" Topic

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Joe5mc	16 Mar 2018 5:14 a.m. PST
While it's not really miniatures related, I thought many readers might be interested in seeing a shot of my ancestor's Confederate Army Manual, that has come down to me through the years. Lots of interesting facts like Hospital Stewards holding the same rank as Ordnance Sergeants! More info and photos on my blog: link
davbenbak	16 Mar 2018 5:31 a.m. PST
I had a Confederate ancestor who made the leap from Hospital Steward to Surgeon. Supposedly one of youngest surgeons in the army. I found lots of interesting info on him through the Fold3 site including a request for two years back pay and provision rations for his horse.
Extrabio1947	16 Mar 2018 8:10 a.m. PST
What a treasure!
wrgmr1	16 Mar 2018 8:15 a.m. PST
Wow! Quite the historical document. It's no accident that it ended up in your possession as you understand and appreciate it's familial and historical significance.
Murphy	16 Mar 2018 11:37 a.m. PST
Joe; that is an amazing artifact. Please keep it out of direct light and do not touch the pages with your bare skin. The oils from touching it will age and deteriorate the paper even quicker than normal.