Description
Pair of documents issued to the widow of Alexander Blowers of the 169th New York Infantry. Alexander would muster with the 169th in October, 1862. He would serve through the hard fought campaigns of 1862, 63′ and 64′, but would be killed in action during the regiments first battle of 1865 during the capture of Fort Fisher. This pair of documents, issued from the Treasury Department and dated from 1866 and 1867, were issued to Alexander’s wife, Mary, for monies which were owed to Alexander at the time of his death. Both examples are written in bold ink and exhibit no tears.
