16 x 10 1/2, two sided imprinted form, filled out in ink.
Headquarters Convalescent Camp, Va. Sept. 5, 1864
Adjutant:
Enclosed you will find account of Clothing issued to men of your Company at this Camp during the month of August, the receipt of which you will please acknowledge, and charge to Clothing Account.
Yours respectfully, Henry J. Bockins Lieut. 90th P.V. A.A.Q.M. Camp Taylor, Va.
The opposite side of the document lists three soldiers of the regiment and gives an itemized account of the various articles of clothing they have received while at this convalescent camp in Virginia.
Age toning and wear.
Henry J. Bockins, was a resident of Philadelphia, when he enlisted on September 3, 1861, as a 1st sergeant, and was mustered into the 90th Pennsylvania Infantry. He was promoted to lieutenant, on March 10, 1863, and was mustered out of the service on November 24, 1864.
The 90th Pennsylvania Infantry saw action at 2nd Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, the Wilderness, and at the Weldon Railroad to name but a few places. |