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Civil War Sutler Token: H. Rice, McClernand's Brigade, Illinois Volunteers
Brass Civil War store token. Obverse: "H. RICE..SUTLER..McCLERNANDS BRIGADE..ILL. VOL..25 CENTS"; Reverse: "JOHN STANTON DIE SINKER..CINCINATTI". This token, issued circa 1863, is one of four (5, 10, 25, and 50 cent denominations) circulated among soldiers of McClernand's Brigade, Illinois Volunteers. The token belonged to Henry Rice, a Jewish immigrant, friend of Abraham Lincoln, and philanthropist who served as a sutler for the U.S. Army in Cairo, Illinois. The Shapell Manuscript Foundation notes that this token is uncommon (Rarity #6).
Associated People/Businesses
- RICE, H.
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Physical Location
Arc.MS.56, Box 12, Folder 10