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Signed Check By Vermont Militia Commander Who Pursued St. Alban's Raiders VGC
Signed Check By Vermont Militia Commander Who Pursued St. Alban's Raiders VGC
Signed Check By Vermont Militia Commander Who Pursued St. Alban's Raiders VGC

Signed Check By Vermont Militia Commander Who Pursued St. Alban's Raiders VGC

$ 35.64

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Condition: Very good condition with only a cancellation hole near the right of center. Nice signature.
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days

    Description

    The following item is an authentic Civil War pensioner's check from 1873. The U.S. Pension Agent was John L. Barstow of The State of Vermont. Barstow was commissioned adjutant of The 8th Vermont Infantry in 1862 and was subsequently made Major in 1864. In 1864 Major Barstow was sent to Canada to find and capture The St. Alban's Raiders, a group of Confederate Guerrillas who robbed banks in Vermont leaving at least one man dead. They eventually fled to Canada. Major Barstow as sent on special assignment to tack them down and capture them. This check is in very good condition with only a small hole in the cancellation area. This check is made out to John
    L'heureux
    who was a member of The 5th Vermont Infantry. The check is also endorsed by L'heureux on the reverse. Barstows signature in on the right lower corner.  A great collectible from the man who was assigned the task of bringing The St. Alban's Raiders to justice.
    Note: The last photo is of Major John L. Barstow. It is from an internet archive and not part of this sale.