Original Civil War document concerning Paymaster Major Edmund E. Paulding.
He has just delivered $95,000 to Paymaster Major A.D. Robinson in Washington DC.
This document is dated Nov 11, 1863.
An enormous sum in 1863, which was intended for the pay of the 2 and 3 year volunteers.
Paulding was originally from Kingston NY, and eventually went to Minnesota and entered the newspaper business.
He was involved in a banking scandal and was court martialed in 1866 for "mishandling" funds.
Please take the time to review some research about Paulding below.
These items are NOT included with the sale of the document.
This original document is 10 x 8 and has been signed by Major Robinson.
It remains in EX condition with natural folds.
0583----1863 Paymaster Edmund Paulding document - court martialed 1866
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$125.00Price
