Sharp shooters attention

Sharp shooters attention

Capen, James H., 1828-1899

Text continues: "The Sharp Shooters of this vicinity who are willing to serve their country in Capt. Weston's Vermont Company, Col. Berdan's Regiment of Sharp Shooters, are requested to meet at the Inn of B.B. Cook, in this place [West Townshend], on Thursday Aug. 29th, 1891 and [hand-written text] Wednesday, Sept. 4th [printed text continues] at 1 o'clock, P.M., on each of said days, for the purpose of testing their skill in Target Shooting."

Poster depicts and American eagle at the top with the phrase "E Pluribus Unum" in a banner below the eagle.

1861

Bside C / Civil War (1861-1865)--Recruitment--1861

1 broadside / 53 x 38 cm

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