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    Haversack contractor info

    I am hoping some one on here can help me with information on a federal contractor. Recently I got to view an original haversack in a local museum and I am looking for more information on the maker William Mintzer from Philadelphia. I have attached an image for reference and interest. If any one has any info I would be very much obliged.

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    -Seth Harr

    Liberty Rifles
    93rd New York Coffee Cooler
    [I]
    "One of the questions that troubled me was whether I would ever be able to eat hardtack again. I knew the chances were against me. If I could not I was just as good as out of the service"[/I]
    [B]-Robert S. Camberlain, 64th Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry[/B]
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    Re: Haversack contractor info

    Mr. Mintzer got some airtime on the forums late last year: http://www.authentic-campaigner.com/...ead.php?t=7051
    Marc A. Hermann
    Liberty Rifles.
    MOLLUS, New York Commandery.
    Oliver Tilden Camp No 26, SUVCW.


    In honor of Sgt. William H. Forrest, Co. K, 114th PA Vol. Infantry. Pvt. Emanuel Hermann, 45th PA Militia. Lt. George W. Hopkins & Capt. William K. Hopkins, Co. E, 7th PA Reserves. Pvt. Joseph A. Weckerly, 72nd PA Vol. Infantry (WIA June 29, 1862, d. March 23, 1866.) Pvt. Thomas Will, 21st PA Vol. Cavalry (WIA June 18, 1864, d. July 31, 1864.)

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      Re: Haversack contractor info

      Bruce Bazelon and William McGuinn's 1999 "A Directory of American Mil Goods, Dealers & Makers, 1785-1915" (Combined Edition) lists Mintzer as a fairly prolific producer of mil and mil-related (fraternal, and the like) materiel, buttons, etc., who flourished during the War, only to die in late-1869, with business sold to R.M. Robinson and later to Clarence A. Hart. Carried on business started by father Peter in 1818. Some other details are included. (Page 191.)
      Dave Gaddy
      David Winfred Gaddy
      Signals, Ciphers, & Secret Service, CSA

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