NEW YORK. L.[eopold] Seldner, Sutlers' Department [for] Cameron Rifles (68th New York Regiment Infantry). Good for 5 Cts. Black printed on yellow cardboard. 50mm by 40mm. Pattern frame border with corner ornaments. At the top, in Gothic 'Cameron Rifles'. In the center, 'Sutlers' Department,/good for/5 Cts.' At the bottom 'L. SELDNER'. A very rare regimental Sutler chit formed out of New York City. Issuer listed in the Keller index. There is some wear and signs of burning at the right end. Overall Fine for a chit.
The 68th New York was formed in the city in August, 1861. They fought at Groveton, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. They left the service on November 30, 1865.
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