1864 Civil War Pay Order
1864 Civil War U.S. Army Pay Document – Major Edmund E. Paulding – Washington D.C. – $60 Receipt
Subtitle (optional):
Authentic Union Army Pay Department Voucher | Dated May 2, 1864
Category:
Collectibles > Militaria > Civil War (1861–65) > Original Period Items
Description:
Offered is an original Civil War–era U.S. Army Pay Department document, dated May 2, 1864, issued in Washington, D.C. during the height of the war.
This official printed form records a payment of $60.00 for the “Pay of troops U.S.G.”, and is signed by Major Edmund E. Paulding, a Union Army paymaster.
Details:
Date: May 2, 1864
Location: Washington, D.C.
Department: U.S. Army Pay Department
Signer: Major Edmund E. Paulding (Union Paymaster)
Amount: $60.00
Type: Signed duplicate receipt / pay voucher
Content: Includes accounting categories such as pay, subsistence, forage, and clothing
Historical Significance:
Documents like this were part of the critical financial system that kept Union troops supplied and paid during the Civil War. While many battlefield artifacts get attention, these administrative records are tangible pieces of the war’s logistical backbone.
Condition:
Original period paper (not a reproduction)
Fold lines consistent with age and storage
Light toning and minor wear
Ink remains clear and legible
Please review all photos for condition details
Display Potential:
Excellent candidate for framing—displays well with its clean printed header and strong Civil War date.
Why Buy This Piece?
Authentic 1864 Civil War document
Signed by a Union Army officer
Clear, displayable condition
Affordable entry into Civil War manuscript collecting
Shipping & Handling:
Ships securely in rigid mailer
Tracking included
Combined shipping available
1864 Civil War U.S. Army Pay Document – Major Edmund E. Paulding – Washington D.C. – $60 Receipt
Subtitle (optional):
Authentic Union Army Pay Department Voucher | Dated May 2, 1864
Category:
Collectibles > Militaria > Civil War (1861–65) > Original Period Items
Description:
Offered is an original Civil War–era U.S. Army Pay Department document, dated May 2, 1864, issued in Washington, D.C. during the height of the war.
This official printed form records a payment of $60.00 for the “Pay of troops U.S.G.”, and is signed by Major Edmund E. Paulding, a Union Army paymaster.
Details:
Date: May 2, 1864
Location: Washington, D.C.
Department: U.S. Army Pay Department
Signer: Major Edmund E. Paulding (Union Paymaster)
Amount: $60.00
Type: Signed duplicate receipt / pay voucher
Content: Includes accounting categories such as pay, subsistence, forage, and clothing
Historical Significance:
Documents like this were part of the critical financial system that kept Union troops supplied and paid during the Civil War. While many battlefield artifacts get attention, these administrative records are tangible pieces of the war’s logistical backbone.
Condition:
Original period paper (not a reproduction)
Fold lines consistent with age and storage
Light toning and minor wear
Ink remains clear and legible
Please review all photos for condition details
Display Potential:
Excellent candidate for framing—displays well with its clean printed header and strong Civil War date.
Why Buy This Piece?
Authentic 1864 Civil War document
Signed by a Union Army officer
Clear, displayable condition
Affordable entry into Civil War manuscript collecting
Shipping & Handling:
Ships securely in rigid mailer
Tracking included
Combined shipping available
