Hayes war trunk

Large wood case with rope handles on side. Lid hinged on back. Stenciled on front, "FIELD OFFICERS. 23rd Regt O.V. Inf. U.S." Printed label (possibly cut out of a catalog) varnished to front of lid, "Ammunition box chest called (illegible) used for carrying the personal effects of Rutherford B. Hayes during the war of the Rebellion." Appears to be a shipping label on left side (now darkened.)