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  • English box auction for McRae Papers

    Tim Welch of LD Haning & Co. has graciously donated one of his English cartridge boxes to raise money for the SCCRR McRae papers acquisition.

    From the website;

    The "Thaxton" Box
    This English box is a reproduction of the Thaxton/Jones box in the collections of the Wisconsin Veterans Museum. Captain William Jones of the 2nd Wisconsin was wounded at Sharpsburg (Antietam), then transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps. It is believed he brought/sent this cartridge box home during this period. The box is typical of those that were being imported by both Federal and Confederate Governements.

    You can see pictures of the reproduction next to the original at:



    We would like to auction is box the retails for $183.00.

    The starting bid will be $150.00. Bids must be placed on this thread and be increased by a minimum of $10.00 per bid. I will list the bids and the highest bidder's user name on a timely basis in this post. Check the thread for the latest bid prior to placing yours.

    Tim will ship the box after the auction is completed. We will accept bids through 11:59 pm on Sunday, April 15th EST.

    If you are looking for a great reproduction of a unique box, this is your chance to get a great piece and help preserve the very important McRae papers. You can read about the SCCRR's efforts at: http://www.authentic-campaigner.com/...ead.php?t=9078

    I look forward to the competition and thanks go to Tim for his exceptional donation.
    Mike "Dusty" Chapman

    Member: CWT, CVBT, NTHP, MOC, KBA, Stonewall Jackson House, Mosby Heritage Foundation

    "I would have posted this on the preservation folder, but nobody reads that!" - Christopher Daley

    The AC was not started with the beginner in mind. - Jim Kindred

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    Re: English box auction for McRae Papers

    Nobody Wants To Bid On This Great Box?
    Mike "Dusty" Chapman

    Member: CWT, CVBT, NTHP, MOC, KBA, Stonewall Jackson House, Mosby Heritage Foundation

    "I would have posted this on the preservation folder, but nobody reads that!" - Christopher Daley

    The AC was not started with the beginner in mind. - Jim Kindred

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    • #3
      Re: English box auction for McRae Papers

      Alright Dusty...I'll start it off at $150.

      -Craig Schneider
      Craig Schneider

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      • #4
        Re: English box auction for McRae Papers

        Thanks Craig!

        A very generous offer to say the least! Just as an aside, we're getting ready to post several more documents that folks should find very interesting. One focuses on pricing quotes from Samuel Isaacs regarding a "Soldier's Pattern Kit" which is a complete uniform and personal equipment set. It appears Huse was looking at purchasing these complete kits very early in the war and really shows his depth of knowledge of what an individual soldier would need in the field.

        Many thanks to Tim Welch for his offer.

        Regards,

        Neill Rose
        PLHA

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        • #5
          Re: English box auction for McRae Papers

          I bid 175.00
          B. G. Beall (Long Gone)

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          • #6
            Re: English box auction for McRae Papers

            I will bid 185.00.
            Greg S Barnett
            ______________________________
            Burlington Lodge #763 F&AM

            New Knoxville Mess
            ArmoryGuards/ WIG


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            An authentic person of true insignificance

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            • #7
              Re: English box auction for McRae Papers

              I'll make it an even $200.00.

              Ernie W Steff

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              • #8
                Re: English box auction for McRae Papers

                $ 210. 00
                B. G. Beall (Long Gone)

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                • #9
                  Re: English box auction for McRae Papers

                  What the h..l, lets make it $225.00.

                  Ernie W Steff

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                  • #10
                    Re: English box auction for McRae Papers

                    I have one of these boxes and they are really nice.

                    Matt
                    Matthew Thompson

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                    • #11
                      Re: English box auction for McRae Papers

                      I bid $235.

                      (and cross my fingers that I can make the Kernstown event to pimp it).

                      -Bret
                      Bret Sumner
                      bretsumner@hotmail.com
                      4th Virginia, SWB
                      www.wythegrays.org

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                      • #12
                        Re: English box auction for McRae Papers

                        Just a reminder auction ends Sunday evening.

                        Tim Welch
                        Last edited by luthhaning; 04-14-2007, 06:44 PM.
                        Tim Welch

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                        • #13
                          Re: English box auction for McRae Papers

                          Little over 24 hours left on this auction.
                          Mike "Dusty" Chapman

                          Member: CWT, CVBT, NTHP, MOC, KBA, Stonewall Jackson House, Mosby Heritage Foundation

                          "I would have posted this on the preservation folder, but nobody reads that!" - Christopher Daley

                          The AC was not started with the beginner in mind. - Jim Kindred

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                          • #14
                            Re: English box auction for McRae Papers

                            Sorry I took so long to get to this. Looks like Bret takes the box.

                            I will contact Tim and give him Bret's info. Hopefully, I'll see the box soon.

                            Thanks to all the bidders and especially to Tim for the donation.
                            Mike "Dusty" Chapman

                            Member: CWT, CVBT, NTHP, MOC, KBA, Stonewall Jackson House, Mosby Heritage Foundation

                            "I would have posted this on the preservation folder, but nobody reads that!" - Christopher Daley

                            The AC was not started with the beginner in mind. - Jim Kindred

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