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Nov 13

Hello Everyone,

I inherited sets of Vintage Busslers with boxes and painting inserts that I need to sell. If you're interested look at the attached photos and send me a message if you're interested in them, have questions or want more pictures. You can also send me an email if that's easier, [email protected]

Thank you,

Jim

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Wambaugh White knapsack and blanket with the good stuff...

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Just spent the afternoon finally getting my knapsack packed. Haven't touched one in about 12 years, so this was like a fire being relit. Getting this packed with the rolled blanket on top is making me wish the season was starting today.

Got it packed 100% with period items, nothing modern. Shelter half, rubber blanket, issue shirt, socks, sewing kit, etc. The reason I opted to put the blanket on top instead of inside is twofold. One, I'm in the process of ordering a greatcoat and don't have it yet. But the real problem is that Wambaugh White's issue blankets are genuine heavy, 5 lb., 100% wool. I simply could not find a way to fold it that it would work inside the knapsack or folded in...

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The nation had never experienced a tragedy quite like the one that occurred on April 15, 1865. After a nine-hour struggle for life, the 16th President of the United States was pronounced dead. His death came at the hands of an assassin, and the celebrations surrounding the Union's victory in the Civil War were suddenly overshadowed by a dark cloud of mourning for the man who had led the nation through its greatest conflict.

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John Buford Jr.

Born: March 4, 1826
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Father: Colonel John Buford Sr. 1778 – 1847
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