Signed twice by Lieutenant Colonel George E. Gourand, MEDAL OF HONOR recipient for the battle at Honey Hill, South Carolina

and,

Lieutenant Colonel John Mix, 3rd New York Cavalry, 2nd U.S. Cavalry and Indian fighter with the 9th U.S. Cavalry

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8 x 10, imprinted form, signed out in ink.

SPECIAL REQUISITION. For Non. Comm. Staff of 1st Batln. 3 N.Y. Cavalry.

2 Two Pair Boots
2 Two Pair Pants

I certify that the above requisition is correct; and that the articles specified are absolutely requisite for the public service, rendered so by the following circumstances: That the Sergt. Major and Chief Bugler are in need of these articles above specified.

J. Mix
Lt. Col. Comdg. Det.

Geo. E. Gourand
1st Lt. & Adjt., 1st Battln., 3rd N.Y.C.

Quartermaster U.S. Army, will issue the articles specified in the above requisition.

Received at Newbern, N.C., the 13th of May 1862, of Lt. Chamberlain, Asst Regt. Quartermaster U.S. Army, Two Pair Pants and Two Pair Boots.

Geo. E. Gourand
Qr. Mr. 1st Battln.

Very fine and desirable document signed twice by a Civil War Medal of Honor recipient.

George E. Gourand (1840-1912) He was born in New York City, and at 21 years old he enlisted on August 12, 1861, at New York City, and was mustered into Co. E, 3rd New York Cavalry as a private. His promotions were as followed: sergeant major, Sept. 16, 1861; 1st lieutenant, Sept. 28, 1861; adjutant, Sept. 28, 1861; captain, Sept. 16, 1862; major, Jan. 12, 1865 by brevet, and lieutenant colonel, Oct. 14, 1865, by brevet. Medal of Honor information: He was awarded the medal for action on Nov. 30, 1864, at Honey Hill, South Carolina. He rendered valuable service in rallying his men. He was a post war Edison Phonograph Recording Pioneer in 1888. He died in England in 1912.

John Mix (1834-81) He served before the war in the 2nd U.S. Dragoons, from 1852-57. He enlisted on Sept. 21, 1861, as a major, and was commissioned into the field and staff of the 3rd New York Cavalry. He resigned his commission in the 3rd N.Y. Cav., on Dec. 27, 1862, and was commissioned into the 2nd U.S. Cavalry of the Regular U.S. Army. His promotions were: lieutenant colonel, April 26, 1862, 3rd New York Cavalry; 1st lieutenant, July 17, 1862, 2nd U.S. Cavalry; captain, Oct. 19, 1865, He had subsequent service in the 9th U.S. Cavalry, 1865-81,until his death on Oct. 26, 1881. During this period he saw fighting in the Indian Wars.