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Relic Discussion => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: jonpatterson on December 13, 2017, 01:20:08 PM

Title: Research help requested.
Post by: jonpatterson on December 13, 2017, 01:20:08 PM

I am researching a maker of CW military leather goods from Quincy, IL "Head & Boon" . Can anyone direct me to a site or way to track down government contracts of the time to document they were contracted for work?  Thanks

Title: Re: Research help requested.
Post by: dlw1610 on December 13, 2017, 04:02:24 PM

Jon,  Francis A. Lord's Civil War Encyclopedia, Vol I, Appendix, although admittedly not complete, does not list this company as a Federal Contractor.

Title: Re: Research help requested.
Post by: jonpatterson on December 14, 2017, 11:55:45 PM

Thanks David

Title: Re: Research help requested.
Post by: njdigger on December 17, 2017, 06:00:46 PM

I found a listing in the Bazelon & McGuinn book regarding mfg. by Head & Boon. However they were located in Quincy Mass. Had a contract on sept 1, 1861 for 5000 sets each of 69 cal. and 58 cal. infantry accoutrements. That"s all that is listed.  Hope this helps.

Title: Re: Research help requested.
Post by: dlw1610 on December 17, 2017, 07:42:47 PM

Thank you!  I copldn't find my copy of the book you referenced, njdigger

Title: Re: Research help requested.
Post by: jonpatterson on December 20, 2017, 04:14:41 PM

Thanks njdigger. I was directed to that same date information in Paul Johnson's "Civil War Cartridge Boxes" but showing it properly as Quincy, IL  Thanks for the help.