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From: nelda palmer <>
Subject: Re: [OHBUTLER-L] CARYL, ANDREW L. -- Army of Ohio soldier -- 1863 BIBLE
Date: Sun, 06 Jun 1999 14:16:00 -0500
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!!!!! cdp
wrote:
> The below Bible was found on eBay. I am not
> associated with eBay nor the seller of the Bible.
>
> I am posting this in the event a family member of
> Mr. Caryl's may be interested in retaining the
> Bible in their family.
>
> Signed New Testament Bible, 1863. Inscription reads as follows in hand
> script (my
> interpretation of handwriting; could be some mistakes such as
> middle initial of name,
> but for the most part clear): Andrew L. Caryl, Co. b, 176 O.V.I.,
> 3rd brigade, 1st
> division, 23 A.B., Army of the Ohio There are similar inscriptions
> on two foreward
> pages and one rear page of the bible, and an additional penciled
> inscription inside the
> front cover that seems to read: "Mer Andrew Caryl Book, Sept. ---,
> 1864" Fancy
> embossed cover, binding intact. Certainly shows wear but in good
> shape considering its history. Buyer pays $4 shipping.
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=11354235
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