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August 19, 1868
The Southern Enterprise
Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
Mr. John E. Kohler of 715 Broad Street, Richmond, bought a large silver medal from a Black man, inscribed to Sergeant Sampson E. Nanoe of the South Carolina Palmetto Regiment for Mexican War service in 1846-1847 battles like Vera Cruz and Contreras. He will hold it for the owner.
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Owner Wanted for a Medal -- A few days since, Mr. John E. Kohler, at 715 Broad street, bought from a negro man a large silver medal. Inscribed, "Animis, opibusque parati -- Dulce et decorum -- South Carolina -- To the Palmetto Regiment -- Dickinson, Butler, Gladden," and bearing a palmette tree, with two shields and the dates 1846 and 1847. The reverse bears, "Vera Cruz, Contreras, Churubusco, Chapultepec, Garita de Belen, and a design representing the landing at Vera Cruz." The medal has on it the name of "Sergeant Sampson E. Nanoe." Mr. Kohler will keep it subject to the call of the owner.
Richmond Enquirer & Examiner.
Richmond Enquirer & Examiner.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Silver Medal
Palmetto Regiment
Mexican War
Vera Cruz
Contreras
Lost Artifact
Sergeant Nanoe
What entities or persons were involved?
John E. Kohler
Sampson E. Nanoe
Where did it happen?
715 Broad Street, Richmond
Story Details
Key Persons
John E. Kohler
Sampson E. Nanoe
Location
715 Broad Street, Richmond
Event Date
A Few Days Since
Story Details
Mr. John E. Kohler purchased a historical silver medal from an unnamed Black man and offers to return it to its owner, Sergeant Sampson E. Nanoe or heirs, related to the Palmetto Regiment's service in the Mexican War.