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Original 1877 Richmond Howitzers annual target practice and dinner invitation set from Richmond, Virginia. This lot includes: Original pink silk badge printed "HOWITZERS. 1877." Original invitation dated May 22, 1877 Original illustrated mailing envelope dated May 1, 1877 Matching Richmond Howitzers stationery Historical significance: The Richmond Howitzers were one of Virginia's most famous artillery units, serving with distinction during the Civil War and continuing afterward as a ceremonial and militia organization. Original post-war reunion and social memorabilia from the 1870s is considerably scarcer than later examples.