Isaac Cusac Civil War Papers

The image displays an aged handwritten document dated August 11, 1863, from Decherd Station, Tennessee. It serves as a receipt for a Colt revolver given by Captain Isaac Cusac. The handwriting indicates that the revolver was turned over to the U.S.A. by order of the Colonel of the 1st Ohio Regiment and the Provost Marshal at Manchester, Tennessee, as of July 12. It is signed by Richmond Gray Jr., Assistant Surgeon of the 21st O.V.V.I. The paper shows signs of wear, including creases and discoloration, characteristic of documents from the 19th century. The cursive handwriting is elegant and typical of official documents from this time period.