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Circa: 1890s
Manufacturer: NA
An historic group of Philippines Insurrection items belonging to Captain Charles Smrha, 1st Regiment Nebraska Volunteers, incl 1) January 4, 1899 Proclamation "to The People of the Philippine Islands" assures them the US is here as friend and liberator, protecting their rights and suppressing disturbances. 3pp 8 x 14" typed, w age stains but complete. 2) Photo of Captain Smrha- standing view w sword, regular army uniform w Colonel's sleeve rank & Philippines Insurection medal, 8 x 11" on heavy mat. Vg. 3) June 1899 letter to Smrha from HQ 8th Army Corps, San Fernandino, PI, from Major Putnam B Strong returns him to 1st Nebraska USV, for muster out, 3) Dec 1903 letter, HQ Nebr NG re pay for Smrna's men. 1p 8 x 11". All vg overall. The 4 items |
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