Description: Captain Isaac Bowen, West Point Class of 1838 served with distinction in the War with Mexico, winning brevets for the Battles at Monterey and Vera Cruz. In 1851 he helped build historic Fort Union, New Mexico. ( His wife Catharine Carey Bowen's letter give a vivid portrait of their life at the new post). An Original Mexican War US Army invoice for mules and horse gear received by Bowen at Monterrey, Mexico, June 20, 1848. The 1p list on blue paper is signed by Bowen as Acting Asst Quartermaster. Captain Bowen died in the Service in 1858. and is buried at Cayuga, New York. He and his wife Katie's letters from Fort Union are published by New Mexico Highlands University. 1p 8 x 11" ink on blue paper. Minor edge wear, age stains, Overall VG.Welcome to my Ebay Auctions and Ebay Store. I am a specialist in early American Military & Historical items, especially American Civil War ephemera- letters, military & historic documents including broadsides, commissions, General Orders and other imprints and badges. I have been collecting and selling original American Civil War & US Military memorabilia for 41 years. PLEASE SEE MY EBAY STORE FOR OTHER CIVIL WAR AND EARLY AMERICAN MILITARIA LISTINGS. I am a longtime member of the Company of Military Historians, the New England Antique Arms Association, the Ephemera Society of America & the Civil War Veterans Historical Assn. My customers have included some of the leading names in collecting and selling American History items, as well was as a wide range of novice & advanced collectors in addition to some 30 US federal, state, public and private university & municipal museums and libraries. NOTE: Any repair to a paper item is listed. I use only museum curator approved archival repair tape. All items are unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic and in the condition as described.. I ship only USPS priority mail with insurance Mike Brackin
Price: 155 USD
Location: Angier, North Carolina
End Time: 2024-12-27T18:37:17.000Z
Shipping Cost: 12 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Culture: Western Americana
Handmade: No
