^Lot 674 1863 Receipt from Fort Pickens

Reads- Fort Pickens August 22, 1863, Col. S B. Holabird, Chief Qr. Mr., Dept of the Gulf. Sir, The bearers are deserters from the rebel army. They brought horses into Barrancas, which by a board of appraisal are valued at the following rates. Sevi Stevens Horses $85.00, William Yound $100.00, John Pepper $70.00. As the funds are low here I have the honor to refer this matter to you. Very Respectfully Your ObtServt. (Signed) J. Gales Ramsey, Suit 22nd Arty, A.A.O. on," On back of page "Captain McClure will have the vouchers made out (No.12.) Pay these men and invoice the horses for the Qr Mr at Pensacola (Sig) SVBH." Handwritten copy on lined paper.