Excellent condition, undated, handwritten in ink. 50 pages (8" x 10") in length. Watermark on the paper reads "Old Berkshire Mills 1911".
Written by Herbert Carleton, who was a 21 year old machinist when he enlisted at Boston, MA as a Landsman. On 4/24/64 he mustered into the US Navy. He served aboard the USS Ohio and the USS Circassian. Discharged 4/12/65 at Boston.
The Circassian was a dispatch and supply ship.
Excerpt from text:
"I come to you with no words of eloquence or oration; only with the simple words of my personal experiences as a sailor in the Navy branch of the service in the Civil War . . . This day has been well named 'Memorial Day', as it is filled with memories of the past; that carry us back in imagination, and we live over again the terrible scenes of '61 to '65 & today we bring to mind the heroic valor and self-sacrificing devotion of those whose grassy mounds we this day strew with the beautiful flowers. . . . I saw some hard times, a great deal of hard work, and experiences that I am glad that I passed through. I'm glad that I went into the service and did what I could towards the savig of the Union. I saw no bloody battles, but what I helped to do was just as necessary. I rejoice today in what was accomplished, and that our dear old flag floats over a free and a freed people . . . "
(DH789) Originally $500.00
Excellent condition one page document on wide-ruled paper (7 3/4" x 9 3/4") written in black ink that is a receipt for the sale of effects for seven soldiers that all were associated with the Veteran Reserve Corps. Wreath imprint upper left corner, not sure exactly what this is or why the soldier's effects are being sold however one soldier is listed as having died 2/24/64 so while most of the other have no discharge information given, it is possible that all of these men died while a part of the Veteran Reserve Corps and their effects were sold off. There are numerous John Tylers found in the VRC but only one with the appropriate dates; only one Jacob Shirley was found in the VRC but the dates seem off; could not positively ID Foster.
39th Company, 2nd Battalion, Veteran Reserve Corps, formerly known as Company I, 1st Regiment Veteran Reserve Corps (as stated on document), organized at Convalescent Camp, VA 9/1/63, designation changed 3/7/64, consolidated with 14th Company, 2nd Battalion 9/21/65
Lehman, Frederick H., private, Co. G, 91st Pennsylvania Infantry, enlisted and mustered 9/10/61, wounded 7/3/63 Gettysburg, transferred out 9/30/63 into Veteran Reserve Corps, date and method of discharge not given
Tyler, John B.R., private, Co. F, 8th New York Cavalry, enlisted McDonough, NY and mustered 9/25/62, transferred out 7/1/63 into Co. F, 13th Veteran Reserve Corps, date and method of discharge not given, age 18
Palmer, Pierce, private, Co. H, 18th Connecticut Infantry, enlisted 7/24/62 Sherburne, NY and mustered 8/18/62, transferred out 9/1/63 into 39th Co., 2nd Battalion, Veteran Reserve Corps, died 2/24/64, resdience Tolland, CT, age 26
Shirley, Jacob A., private, Co. I, 142nd Pennsylvania Infantry, enlisted and mustered 9/5/62, transferred out 10/1/64 into Veteran Reserve Corps, date and method of discharge not given
Foster, George, private, Co. C, 20th Massachusetts Infantry, enlisted and mustered 8/8/63, transferred out 12/23/63 into 39th Company, 2nd Battalion, Veteran Reserve Corps, died of disease 2/1/64 at Lincoln Hospital, Washington, D.C., age 27, residence Liverpool, England, seaman
Low(e), Riley, private, Co. H, 8th New York Cavalry, enlisted 9/28/61 and mustered 10.28/61, listed as deserted date and place not stated, returned 7/15/62 as gained from desertion, wounded 6/9/63 Beverly Ford, VA, transferred out 9/30/63 into Veteran Reserve Corps, date and method of discharge not given
Carroll, Patrick, private, Co. E, 140th New York Infantry, enlisted 8/26/62 Rochester, NY and mustered 9/13/62, transferred out 8/25/63 into Veteran Reserve Corps, date and method of discharge not given, age 44
Wolff, Charles, 2nd lieutenant/captain, Co. C, 59th New York Infantry, enlisted 7/29/61 New York City and commissioned 9/18/61, promoted captain 11/7/62, discharged for promotion 9/10/63 into Veteran Reserve Corps, date and method of discharge not given
(D149) Originally $95.00
Pay voucher for Lieutenant-Colonel George H. Crosman, Deputy Quartermaster General, U.S.A. for the month of March 1862. Measures 16" x 10". Pre-printed and ink. Very fine condition, some fold line soiling.
Crosman, George H., born Massachusetts, appointed Massachusetts, brevet 2nd lieutenant, 3rd Infantry 7/1/23, 2nd lieutenant 6th Infantry 7/1/23, 1st lieutenant 8/30/28, captain 4/30/37, captain/assistant quartermaster 7/7/38, brevet major 5/8/46 for gallant and meritorious conduct Battle of Palo Alto, vacated line commission 6/18/46, major/quartermaster 3/3/47, lieutenant-colonel/deputy quartermaster general 12/22/56, colonel/assistant quartermaster general 2/26/63, brevet brigadier-general and major-general 3/13/65 for faithful and meritorious service during war, retired 7/29/66.
Tagggart, David, born Pennsylvania, appointed Pennsylvania, major and paymaster 5/30/61, resigned 9/11/73, brevet lieutenant-colonel 3/13/65 for faithful and meritorious service during war.
(D43) Originally $65.00
June 1863 statement of differences in the account of Major Hendricks, Additional Paymaster United States Army concerning accounts settled for 3rd Ohio Infantry, 6th Ohio Infantry and 6th Indiana Infantry, handwritten document in black ink on three 8" X 12.5" ledger sheets recounting by line the descrepencies encountered in Major Hendricks statement, front sheet is a blank sheet of paper that has been hand-made into a ledger sheet by the addition of red lines to form columns while pages 2 and 3 are printed ruled ledger sheets filled out, all three pages are held together by a purple ribbon threaded through two holes at the top of the page, front page has embossed shield with "-OUTHWORTH, CO" around edge. Overall good condition, some partially split folds.
All of the regiments involved during 6/63 are a part of the Army and Department of the Cumberland, 14th and 20th Army Corps.
Hendricks, Abram W., major/additional paymaster, commissioned 8/5/61 US Volunteers Paymaster's Department, promoted to brevet lieutenant-colonel 3/13/65, mustered out 12/1/65, born in Pennsylvania.
(D111) Originally $50.00
Large printed form No. 2 Report of Persons and Articles Employed and Hired filled out in brown ink by 1st Lieutenant John Hall Sherratt, 74th Illinois Infantry for the hire of clerk Henry H. Putnam. Dated July 1864. Document is countersigned by Lieutenant-Colonel Joseph R. Putnam, 42nd United States Colored Troops.
Sherratt, John Hall, private/corporal, Co. K, 74th Illinois Infantry, enlisted 8/7/62 and mustered 9/4/62, discharged for promotion 6/22/64, residence Rockford, IL, died 3/16/1906 in Philadelphia, PA.
Sherratt, John Hall, 1st lieutenant, 42nd United States Colored Troops, commissioned 6/22/64, date of muster out not given.
(D165) Originally $100.00
Large printed ledger sheet filled out in black ink listing quartermaster's stores for 27th Indiana Infantry, dated 7/8/63 at Frederick, MD. Very good codnition.
Jameson, James M., quartermaster, 27th Indiana Infantry, enlisted 8/26/61 and commissioned 9/1/61, residence Bloomington, IL, mustered out 9/1/64 Indianapolis, IN.
(D114) Originally $135.00
One page printed document filled out in ink on blue paper from the Treasury Department regarding the payment of the parents of Joseph S. Hall, 8th Indiana Cavalry (39th Indiana Infantry). Dated 1868. Very good condition.
Hall, Joseph S., private, Co. G, 8th Indiana Cavalry (39th Indiana Infantry), residence Tipton County, IN, enlisted and mustered 8/29/61, died 4/14/62.
(D281) ORIGINALLY $20.00 REDUCED TO $15.00
Front and back of a single page (37/38) from the Headquarters, Gettysburg Post No. 191, Department of Massachusetts, Grand Army of the Republic, Personal War Sketch for Nathaniel Bosworth, Co. C, 13th Massachusetts Infantry and Frank F. Bowman, Co. E, 44th Massachusetts Infantry, page is printed with engraving on upper 1/3 and filled out in ink. Copyright 1890, By L.H. Everts, Philadelphia, PA. Excellent condition.
Bosworth, Nathaniel, private, Co. C, 13th Massachusetts Infantry, sidence Boston, age 29, gas fitter, enlisted 6/29/61 and mustered 7/16/61, served at Brigade Headquarters for the last two years of service, mustered out 8/1/64 at Boston.
Bowman, Frank F., private/corporal, Co. E, 44th Massachusetts Infantry, residence Boston, age 19, clerk, enlisted 8/29/62 and mustered 9/12/62, promoted corporal 4/26/63, mustered out 6/18/63 at Readville, member GAR Post 191 (Gettysburg) in Boston, died 7/21/1919.
(D288) Originally $95.00
Printed Volunteer Descriptive List partially filled out in blue ink and with a request that Theodore S. Wright complete filling it out and return, document appears to have never been filled out, very unique blue-colored ink. Excellent condition.
Wright, Theodore S., private, Co. K, 8th Massachusetts Infantry (3 months), enlisted 4/18/61 and mustered 4/30/61, discharged for disability 7/18/61, residence Pittsfield, MA, age 22.
Wright, Theodore S., private, Co. A, 12th Massachusetts Infantry, drafted 7/14/61, wounded 5/6/64 Wilderness, VA, wounded 5/25/64 North Anna River, VA, transferred out 6/25/64 into Co. H, 39th Massachusetts, age 24.
Wright, Theodore S., private, Co. H, 39th Massachusetts Infantry, date and method of discharge not given.
(D186) Originally $50.00
Small blue printed treasury receipt filled in in ink for George H. Dana, captain, Co. A, 32nd Massachusetts Infantry. Dated 1/31/63. Excellent condition.
Dana, George H, corporal/2nd lieutenant/1st lieutenant/captain, Co. A/D/I, 32nd Massachusetts Infantry, mustered in 6/3/62, Washington, D.C. at 24 years of age for 3 years service, 2nd lieutenant, Co D, assigned as 1st lieutenant, Co A 10/5/62, promoted to captain, Co A on 12/14/62, wounded in action 7/2/63 at Gettysburg in the left arm and absent with leave in Mass, detailed as Aide-de-Camp on Major General Dana's staff 8/21/63 where he stayed until his resignation, captain, Co I 11/5/63, present Morganzia, LA 9/63, Steamship McClellan, Gulf of Mexico 10/63, Brownsville, TX 11/63, district of Vicksburg 8/18/64, resigned 1/19/65, company mustered out 6/29/65 in the field, received a Brevet as Major and Lieutenant-Colonel for "gallant and merritorious services at the battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and from the Rapidan to the James, March 13, 1865".
Accompanied by military records.
(D97) ORIGINALLY $85.00 REDUCED TO $60.00
Four-page quartermaster return on blue paper printed and filled out in ink for 57th Massachusetts Infantry for stores "received, issued and remaining on hand in the field of Virginia in the month of September, 1864". Very fine condition.
Priest, George Eaton, private/1st lieutenant, Co. C, 53rd Massachusetts Infantry, enlisted 10/26/62 and mustered 11/6/62, age 21, student, light complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, residence Watertown, promoted 1st lieutenant Co. H 11/25/62, mustered out 9/2/63 Camp Stevens, Groton, MA.
Priest, George Eaton, 1st lieutenant/quartermaster, 57th Massachusetts Infantry, commissioned 11/7/63, mustered out 7/30/65 Delaney House, Washington, DC, born Watertown, died 7/22/97 Marblehead, MA.
(D192) ORIGINALLY $45.00 REDUCED TO $30.00
Pre-printed form filled out in black ink for James Clark, private, Co. A, 2nd Massaschusetts Heavy Artillery covering descriptive list and account of pay and clothing. Excellent condition.
Clark, James, private, Co. G, 3rd Massachusetts Infantry, enlisted and mustered 6/1/63 for 9 months, date and method of discharge not given, residence Rochester, MA, age 27, farmer.
Clark, James, private, Co, A, 2nd Massachusetts Heavy Artillery, enlisted and mustered 7/28/63, mustered out 9/3/65 Wilmington, NC.
(D211) Originally $50.00
"14th Massachusetts Regiment /Heavy Artillery/ Exchange Certificate", measuring 6.25" in length, 2.625" in height, doubled mounted on black and pale green, and mounted in a 10.75" square, contemporary gilt frame w/paper backing and hang-wire. Certificate is "Issued for the accommodation of the Officers of the Regiment. This certificate entitle the bearer to goods to the amount of Twenty Five Cents at any of the business places of the Sutler of the Regiment and will be redeemed in current funds of the United States in sums of not less than One Dollar…. Redeemed on Pay Day and Ten Days Thereafter." The token/chit has a green colored overlay w/ black lettering that features w/ a standing Indian warrior in at left margin and an eagle in the lower left corner. In very good condition, as is the matte and framing. Within the frame above the Token/chit is the following notice in black and white: "Sutlers' token/chits/ Sutlers produced tokens and paper chits that could be substituted for money in the sutler's regimental store. This one is for the 14th Massachusetts Heavy Artillery."
The 14th Company of Unassigned Massachusetts Heavy artillery was organized in May 1864, and became company "K" of the 3rd Heavy Artillery Regiment in August 1864. The unit was engaged in garrison duty in the defenses of Washington, north of the Potomac til September 1865, when it was mustered out of service. During service the regiment lost 19 men killed and mortally wounded and 367 by disease, for a total of 382. Though undated, this token/chit obviously dates from the period between May and August of 1864 before the unassigned 14th Company became Company "K" of the third Regiment.
An interesting memento of an unassigned Bay State Heavy Artillery company that surely paid a price service deaths by in disease.
(434-999) $250.00 REDUCED TO $125.00
Two printed pages, one filled out in ink, and one large handwritten ledger sheet reporting number, names and money provided to soldiers for aid by Strafford County, New Hampshire, interesting set of documents. Excellent condition.
(D208) Originally $35.00
One page document in ink written on large sheet hand ruled as ledger in red ink, document list articles in possession of Co. H, 2nd New Hampshire Volunteers from August 1, 1861 to September 17, 1862 when the Company command changed from J.N. Patterson, 1st lieutenant, Co. H to captain Joshua F. Littlefield. Excellent condition.
Patterson, Joab N., 1st lieutenant/captain/lieutenant- colonel/colonel, Co. H, 2nd New Hampshire Infantry, born Hopkinton, age 26, residence Hopkinton, enlisted 4/22/61 for 3 months service as private, not mustered in, re-enlisted 5/11/61 for 3 years service, appointed 1st lieutenant 6/4/61, mustered in 6/5/61 as 1st lieutenant, appointed captain 5/23/62, wounded 7/2/63 at Gettysburg, appointed lieutenant-colonel 6/21/64, colonel 1/10/65, mustered out 12/19/65, Brevet Brigadier General USV to date 3/13/65 for courage in battle and good conduct throughout the war.
Littlefield, Joshua F, 1st lieutenant/captain, Co. F/H/B, 2nd New Hampshire, born Wells, ME, age 32, resident of Somersworth, appointed 1st lieutenant 6/4/61 and mustered in to date 5/27/61, appointed captain, Co.H 8/1/61, transferred to Co. B 5/23/62, wounded 8/29/62 at Second Manassas and died of wounds 9/17/62.
Pearl, Icabod, captain, Co. H, 2nd New Hampshire Infantry, born Dover, age 40, resident of Somersworth, appointed captain 6/4/61 and mustered in 6//61, resigned and discharged 8/12/61, died 12/12/70 at Somersworth.
(D20) Originally $175.00
Four page pre-printed document on blue paper to list monthly return of quartermaster stores, filled out for 64th New York Infantry and signed by O.B. Hildreth, 1st lieutenant and regimental quartermaster, very detailed pre-printed form. Covers the period for the month of February, 1865, "In the Field, VA". Excellent condition.
(D219) Originally $55.00
8 1/2" X 7 1/4" yellow printed receipt for bounty paid to Herman Geottinger enlisting from state of New York. Upper left corner has piece missing, otherwise in fine condition.
Geottinger, Herman, private, Co. C, 66th New York Infantry, enlisted and mustered 3/14/64, discharged for disability 9/1/64 Baltimore, MD at Camden Street Hospital, age 27. Born in Germany, he was 29 years old at the time of enlistment, and was a clerk by occupation.
(D143) ORIGINALLY $45.00 REDUCED TO $35.00
Printed form filled out in ink requisition for stationary by R.S. Egelston, lieutenant-colonel, 97th New York Infantry and countersigned by J.S. Spofford, colonel commanding the 97th New York Infantry. Measures 8" x 10 1/2", excellent condition. Dated Arlington Heights, VA for the quarter beginning 7/1/65 to 9/30/65.
Egelston, Rouse S, captain/major/lieutenant-colonel, Co. D, 97th New York Infantry, enlisted 10/16/61 Brocketts Bridge, NY and commissioned 3/10/62, wounded 5/6/64 Wilderness, promoted major 12/15/65, promoted lieutenant-colonel 1/21/65, wounded 4/2/65 Petersburg, mustered out 7/18/65 in the field.
Spofford, John P., private/lieutenant-colonel/colonel, Co. D, 97th New York Infantry, age 43, enlisted 9/5/61 Brocketts Bridge, NY and commissioned 10/16/61, promoted to lieutenant-colonel 10/20/61, transferred Co. K 2/18/62, POW Gettysburg 7/1/63, paroled 8/15/64, promoted to colonel 1/21/65, mustered out 7/18/65 Washington, DC.
(D251) ORIGINALLY $50.00 REDUCED TO $35.00
Large printed ledger sheet listing provisions issued in December of 1864 at Savannah, Georgia to the 136th New York, 20th Connecticut, 33rd Massachusetts, 73rd Ohio and 55th Ohio Infantry applied for by captain Orange Sackett, Jr., 136th New York Volunteers and signed for by Colonel William Cogswell of the 2nd Massachusetts Infantry, beneath Cogswell's signature the document had been filled in "Colonel 20th Regt of Conn. Vols., Commdg Brigade" which was crossed out when Cogswell signed the document, this is due to the fact that prior to Cogswell taking command of the brigade S. Ross, colonel of the 20th Connecticut Infantry was in command, hence the documents had been filled in but unsigned, very interesting document showing what Sherman's troops who marched to the sea got as rations when they reached Savannah, the various regiments listed all comprised the 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division of the 20th Corps under command of Brigadier General A.S. Williams, 2nd Massachusetts was famous for its well educated and trained officers which were divided up among inumerable regiments by the wars end.
(D210) Originally $95.00
One page document written in black ink on single sheet of white ruled paper outling content of tabular statement to be filled out by regiment. 2nd Lieutenant Harry G. Armstrong, 5th Ohio Infantry, signs the document as adjutant for Colonel Samuel H. Dunning of the 5th Ohio Infantry.
Armstrong, Harry G., 2nd lieutenant/major, Co. I, 5th Ohio Infantry, enlisted and mustered 6/20/61, promoted to major 2/8/62, promoted to lieutenant-colonel 8/2/62, discharged 1/8/63, age 26, applied for pension 10/23/68 #136,482, widow's pension 5/22/82 # 292,949 for Georgiana B. Armstrong .
(D21) ORIGINALLY $150.00 REDUCED TO $115.00
Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States printed obituary memorial for Thomas Watson Moore, captain 36th Ohio Infantry and colonel 148th Ohio Infantry, one page printed obituary, Circular No. 10, Series of 1909, Whole No. 789, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Moore, Thomas Watson, captain, Co. F, 36th Ohio Infantry, enlisted 8/24/61 and commissioned 8/26/61, age 36, resigned 3/5/62, born 3/22/25 Allegheny County, PA, died 2/9/09, Moore's Junction, OH.
Moore, Thomas Watson, colonel, 148th Ohio Infantry, enlisted and mustered 5/2/64, age 39, mustered 9/14/64 at Camp Marietta, OH.
(D294) ORIGINALLY $20.00 REDUCED TO $15.00
Large ledger sheet filled out in ink for receipt of ordnance, pressed seal of capital building in upper right corner. Abstract of Receipts of Ordnance/and Ordnance Stores from the -- by Lieut Col T.W. Sanderson for Quarter Ending December 31st 1864. In good condition.
(D190) Originally $50.00
Printed volunteer descriptive list filled out in black ink for private Daniel Devinney, 62nd Pennsylvania Infantry. Signed by Captain William C. Beck, Commanding Co. D.
Devinney, Daniel, private, Co. D, 62nd Pennsylvania Infantry, enlisted and mustered 7/24/61, date and method of discharge not given, no further record, this document would indicate that Devinney was severely wounded in the shoulder 6/27/62 at Gaines Mill and either captured and died or died on the battlefield and was buried.
Beck, William C., captain, Co. D, 62nd Pennsylvania Infantry, enlisted and commissioned 7/24/61, POW 5/5/64 Wilderness, discharged 12/28/64.
Document is dated June 5th, 1863 at Camp near Kelley's Ford. Indicates that Devinney had blue eyes and dark hair, was born in Ireland, and was a teacher by occupation. Beck's notations read that Devinney "was a faithful soldier always doing his duty", and that he "Was wounded at Gain's Mill Va in battle 27th June 1862 not since heard from - The wound was severe - the ball entered the shoulder"; and finally that "The books and all records were lost in the "Seven days fight" before Richmond consequently are unable to furnish a correct descriptive list - and Clothing account". On the reverse of the document is written "Daniel Devinney / Co. D 62. Pa V. / died in battle of / Gaines Mills, Va. / 27 June, 1862."
(D107) Originally $125.00
Large printed document for unservicable ordnance stores filled out in ink, stores condemned are for Co. F, 2nd Rhode Island Infantry. Excellent condition. Measures 17" x 14" when unfolded.Southwick, Henry K., 2nd/lieutenant/1st Lieutenant, Co. F, 2nd Rhode Island Infantry, enlisted and appointed 2nd lieutenant 8/29/62, 11/20/62 sent to hospital in Washington, DC from New Baltimore, VA and absent sick until 1/63, commissioned 1st lieutenant 8/9/63 and mustered 8/24/63, absent 3 days leave 1/64, relieved from duty by order dated 2/6/64 to receive appointment in 14th Rhode Island Heavy Artillery. Southwick, Henry K., captain, Co. M, 14th Rhode Island Heavy Artillery, enrolled Providence, RI, 2/1/64, commissioned and mustered 3/24/64, judge advocate on General Court Martial from 5/6/64 till 6/16/64, detached AAIG District of Carrollton, LA from 7/9/64 till 1/65, leave of absence for 12 days by order dated 12/4/64, 7/15/65 detached by order as AAIG Eastern Distric, LA, mustered out 10/2/65. Kent, James Ford lieutenant-colonel, 21st New York Infantry, age 33, enlisted and commissioned 6/27/63 at Poughkeepsie, NY as lieutenant-colonel, mustered out 8/6/63. Whittier, Charles Albert, 2nd lieutenant/1st lieutenant/ captain/major + ADC, Co. A, 20th Massachusetts Infantry, enlisted 7/10/61 and commissioned 8/8/61, discharged for promotion 4/28/63, Whittier served as major and aide-de-camp to Major General Sedgwick, major and acting assistant adjutant general to Major General Horatio G. Wright, and lieutenant-colonel and assistant adjutant general to Major Andrew A. Humphreys, 4/28/63 commissioned into US Volunteers ADC, discharged and promoted to US Volunteers Adjutant General Department 3/7/65, brevet Brigadier General USV 4/9/65 for "highly valuable and meritorious services during the recent campaign terminating with the surrender of the insurgent army under General Robert E. Lee", carried message for Grant to Lee at Appomattox and is reported to have cradled Sedgwick's head as he died, born 8/6/40 in Bangor, ME, mustered out 11/30/66, educated at Harvard University 1860, regular army captain honorably discharged 1870, lawyer, Brigadier General of United States Volunteers in Spanish American War, died 5/14/1908 at sea and buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, MA. "INVENTORY AND INSPECTION REPORT of Unserviceable Ordnance and Ordnance Stores for which 1" Lieut. H. K. Southwick Co F. Second Reg't Rhode Island Vols is responsible, and which have been examined and reported on by inspector, at an inspection made on the , 186 ." (D126) Originally $65.00
Southwick, Henry K., captain, Co. M, 14th Rhode Island Heavy Artillery, enrolled Providence, RI, 2/1/64, commissioned and mustered 3/24/64, judge advocate on General Court Martial from 5/6/64 till 6/16/64, detached AAIG District of Carrollton, LA from 7/9/64 till 1/65, leave of absence for 12 days by order dated 12/4/64, 7/15/65 detached by order as AAIG Eastern Distric, LA, mustered out 10/2/65.
Kent, James Ford lieutenant-colonel, 21st New York Infantry, age 33, enlisted and commissioned 6/27/63 at Poughkeepsie, NY as lieutenant-colonel, mustered out 8/6/63.
Whittier, Charles Albert, 2nd lieutenant/1st lieutenant/ captain/major + ADC, Co. A, 20th Massachusetts Infantry, enlisted 7/10/61 and commissioned 8/8/61, discharged for promotion 4/28/63, Whittier served as major and aide-de-camp to Major General Sedgwick, major and acting assistant adjutant general to Major General Horatio G. Wright, and lieutenant-colonel and assistant adjutant general to Major Andrew A. Humphreys, 4/28/63 commissioned into US Volunteers ADC, discharged and promoted to US Volunteers Adjutant General Department 3/7/65, brevet Brigadier General USV 4/9/65 for "highly valuable and meritorious services during the recent campaign terminating with the surrender of the insurgent army under General Robert E. Lee", carried message for Grant to Lee at Appomattox and is reported to have cradled Sedgwick's head as he died, born 8/6/40 in Bangor, ME, mustered out 11/30/66, educated at Harvard University 1860, regular army captain honorably discharged 1870, lawyer, Brigadier General of United States Volunteers in Spanish American War, died 5/14/1908 at sea and buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, MA.
"INVENTORY AND INSPECTION REPORT of Unserviceable Ordnance and Ordnance Stores for which 1" Lieut. H. K. Southwick Co F. Second Reg't Rhode Island Vols is responsible, and which have been examined and reported on by inspector, at an inspection made on the , 186 ."
(D126) Originally $65.00
Pass written in ink on a torn piece of paper. Directed to Capt. P. P. Pitken of the 2nd Vermont. Measures 7 3/4" x 3 1/8"; mounting evidence on reverse, minor edge chipping, otherwise in fine condition, all legible.
Perley Peabody Pitkin enlisted at age 35 on 6/6/61 as a 1st Lt. On that date commissioned into 2nd VT. Promoted 1st Lt. & QM 6/6/61. 2/19/62 discharged for promotion to Capt. & Asst. QM and commissioned into US Vols. QM Dept. Promoted to Col. & QM 8/2/64. Resigned 11/7/64. Died in 1891 in Montpelier, VT.
Text is as follows:
Mar 4, 1864 Capt P.P. Pitkins
Please furnish Christian Com transportation for two boxes to Warrenton and one to Catletts.
C. A. Ross Lt +Prov Mar
Large ledger sheet in ink pertaining to turning in unservicable bayonet scabbards belonging to Co. F, 3rd Vermont Infantry. Excellent condition. Measures 16" x 10".
"Inventory + Inspection Report of Unservicable Ordnance Stores for which RA Kennedy 1st Lt. 3d Regt Vt. Vols. is responsible and which have been examined and reported on by Inspector at inspection made on the 15th of Nov./63."
Kennedy, Ronald A., sergeant/2nd lieutenant/1st lieutenant/captain, Cos. D/I/K. 3rd Vermont Infantry, Concord, sergeant Co I, promoted to 1st sergeant, 2nd lieutenant Co.D 9/22/62, 1st lieutenant Co.I 10/13/62, wounded in action 5/4/63 Salem Church, promoted to lieutenant-colonel 5th Vermont Infantry.
Kennedy, Ronald A., lieutenant-colonel/colonel, 5th Vermont Infantry, lieutenant-colonel commissioned 2/20/65 and issued 3/13/65, commissioned colonel 6/9/65 and issued 6/28/65, mustered out as lieutenant-colonel.
Whittier, Charles Albert, 2nd lieutenant/1st lieutenant/captain/major + ADC, Co. A, 20th Massachusetts Infantry, enlisted 7/10/61 and commissioned 8/8/61, discharged for promotion 4/28/63, Whittier served as major and aide-de-camp to Major General Sedgwick, major and acting assistant adjutant general to Major General Horatio G. Wright, and lieutenant-colonel and assistant adjutant general to Major Andrew A. Humphreys, 4/28/63 commissioned into US Volunteers ADC, discharged and promoted to US Volunteers Adjutant General Department 3/7/65, brevet Brigadier General USV 4/9/65 for "highly valuable and meritorious services during the recent campaign terminating with the surrender of the insurgent army under General Robert E. Lee", carried message for Grant to Lee at Appomattox and is reported to have cradled Sedgwick's head as he died, born 8/6/40 in Bangor, ME, mustered out 11/30/66, educated at Harvard University 1860, regular army captain honorably discharged 1870, lawyer, Brigadier General of United States Volunteers in Spanish American War, died 5/14/1908 at sea and buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, MA.
(D136) Originally $85.00
Printed form (No. 27) filled out in ink for list of quartermaster's stores issued to Company E, 2nd Regiment U.S. Veteran Volunteers signed by Lieutenant John N. Travis at Camp Stoneman, D.C. Dated 7/15/65. Measures 8" x 10 1/4", excellent condition.
Travis, John N., lieutenant/Regimental Quarter Master, 2nd U.S.Veteran Volunteers, 9/26/65, regiment was organized 1-3/65 to serve 1, 2 and 3 years, attached to 2d Brigade, 1st Division, 1st Veteran Corps to 6/66, District of New York, Department of the East to 8/65, mustered out 8/1/66.
(D257) $35.00 REDUCED TO $25.00
Tilled in printed pay voucher for Capt. John A. Gordon, Co. E, 16th United States Colored Infantry. Dated 6/21/65. Has old tape repair at center vertical fold line, also fold line tears inward from right edge.
Gordon, John A., sergeant, 83rd Illinois Volunteer Infantry, enlisted at Monmouth 7/23/62 for 3 years, served with regiment until mustered out 12/20/63 to accept appointment as captain of the 16th U.S.C.T.
Gordon, John A., captain/major, Co. E, 16th United States Colored Troops, mustered in 12/21/63 at Nashville, TN for 3 years, 3/25/64 he was detailed on a military commission at Clarksville, TN, returned to command Co. E 7/21/64, promoted to major 7/11/65, mustered out with regiment 4/30/66.
(D248) Originally $75.00
Interesting 2 page letter, 9" x 11", folded and addressed to "Commodore R. Stockton". Overall good condition. Fold lines, a few small fold line tears, scattered ink smears. Signed by a mysterious "Texas Lady".
STOCKTON, Robert Field, (son of Richard Stockton [1764-1828], father of John Potter Stockton, grandson of Richard Stockton [1730-1781]), a Senator from New Jersey; born in Princeton, N.J., August 20, 1795; was privately tutored; attended the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University); entered the United States Navy in 1811, served in the War of 1812, the war with Algiers, and the Mexican War; was sent to the Pacific coast in 1845 and, in cooperation with the land forces, captured the Mexican capital of California and organized a civil government; attained the rank of commodore; returned home and resigned his commission in 1850; elected as a Democrat to the United States Senate and served from March 4, 1851, until his resignation on January 10, 1853; president of the Delaware & Raritan Canal 1853-1866; member of the peace convention of 1861 held in Washington, D.C., in an effort to devise means to prevent the impending war; retired from public life; died in Princeton, N.J., October 7, 1866; interment in Princeton Cemetery.
Text reads:
Dear Sir Will you pardon the seeming importunity of a lady and a stranger, who in violation of the rules laid down for female observance, ventures to address you, a gentleman, unknown to her, save by the splendor of your genius, the renown of which long since reached our sunny land. Although the days of chivalry have long since passed, and the knight no longer, in pursuance of his vow cases himself in armor and places his lance and the rest, to rally out in defense of the beauty and virtue of the sovereign of his beauty and to brighten his fame by seeking deeds of glory and renown, altho' these days have long since passed yet may we believe that the spirit which activated them still ingers in the breast of many gentlemen of this present day, and certain I am that it never found a purer shrine than the heart of Commodore Stockton altho' my provenis, and that of my sex, is of the home and heart, yet from that quiet corner, may I not be permitted to send forth my wishes. May your fame be as bright and enduring as that of the country you honor by serving. May the arrows sent from the quiver of calumny, fall harmless upon the shield of your own virtues, and may your last end be like his who wraps his mantle around him and lies down to sleep A Texas Lady
1 page letter in ink measures 8" x 12 1/2". Scattered staining & soiling throughout, a few small tears along edges, one hole at center. Fold lines. Overall fair to good condition.
Dated Richmond, May 23rd, 1861. Text is as follows:
W. F. Fretwell
Bot [bought?] of Jas Moore To 50 lbs Candy @ 10 cents 9.00 Box Front & Druggage .85
Richmond May 23rd 1861 Received of W F Fretwell ten Dollars on account James Moore
Mr. Fretwell
Dear Sir
I received yours and have as you will find as per file above sent Candy to day. I have made all inquirys as to the probability of geting a Navy Revolver but can here of none for sale in part they have been getting at from 75 to one hundred dollars for the larger size. We are all in a stew here troops coming and going by the thousands each day. There is certainly some grand move on foot but it is all kept a secret as to what it is President Davis will be her tomorrow it is reported by telagraph that the federal troops are now in possession of Alexandria four thousand troops have left the camps here since yesterday for different points if you could bring up some bacon so as for it to cost not over 15 or 15 1/2 cents buy[?] round. I would like for you to send me a lot there is no fruit in market and no chance of geting any
Yours &tc Jas Moore
Note written in General Belknap's hand in black ink on his personal stationary to Horatio Stone. Stationary has a burnt-red monogram in the center top of an intertwined "WWB"; there is a small stamp name in lower left corner "MADLENER" that is also on the steel engraving that accompanies the note. Overall in excellent condition; in ink, all legible. Fold lines.
William Worth Belknap was born in Newburgh, N. Y., Sept. 22, 1829. In 1848 he was graduated from Princeton university, afterwards studied law, and in1851 moved to Keokuk, Ia., to practice his profession. While residing there he was elected, in 1857 as a Democrat, to the state legislature. When the Civil war broke out he joined the Union forces as major of the 15th Iowa volunteers, fought at Shiloh, Corinth and Vicksburg, and distinguished himself during Sherman's Atlanta campaign [wounded slightly at Shiloh]. He was promoted to brigadier-general on July 30, 1864, and on March 13, 1865, was given the brevet rank of major-general of volunteers. After the war he was collector of internal revenue from 1865 to 1869, when he was appointed secretary of war. He held this office during the entire administration of Gen. Grant until March 7, 1876, when, on account of charges of official corruption, he resigned. He was impeached on charges of accepting bribes, but, as his resignation took effect before the trial was actually begun, the proceedings were dropped for lack of jurisdiction. He died in 1890. Source: The Union Army, vol. 8.
(L11448) ORIGINALLY $125.00 REDUCED TO $85.00
Document Signed - Inventory and inspection report hand-written in ink sideways on white ruled paper. Inventory is for 1st New York Engineers. Excellent field written document with a bold approval and signature by John Gibbon. Also signed by Henry H. Trenor, 1st Lt. of 1st NY Engineers, and Benjamin Linscott, Capt. of 40th Mass. Vols.
Name GIBBON, John Born April 20 1827, Philadelphia PA Died February 6 1896, Baltimore MD Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1847, Mexican war, Seminole war, artillery instructor at West Point, author of Artillerist's manual. War Service 1861 Capt. of 4th US Artillery, chief of artillery to McDowell, May 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded Iron Brigade (4th Bde/1st Divn/I Corps) at Second Bull Run, South Mountain, Antietam, commanded 2nd Divn/I Corps at Fredericksburg (w), commanded 2nd Divn/II Corps at Gettysburg (w), commanded draft depots, commanded 2nd Divn/II Corps at Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, June 1864 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded XXIV Corps in Army of the James, Appomattox. Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. March 13 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.A. March 13 1865. Post War Career Army service in the West, author, commander-in-chief of MOLLUS.
Text of the document reads:
Inventory and Inspection Report of C + G Equipage for which 1st Lieut Henry H Trenor Co 'E' 1st NY Engineers is responsible and which has been inspected and reported on by BH Linscott Capt 40' Mass Vol Brig Inspector Inventory Inspection Report Articles No Condition How long in How long in from whom condition when Disposition when recd use possession received inspected Shelter tents 66 Good May 1864 Oct 15/64 Capt Farrand unserviceable To be turned in to Depot BedSacks 2 Good Aug 1862 Oct 15/64 Capt Farrand " Q M
The above is a correct inventory of C I certify that I have examinded each article + G Equipage for which I am set forth in the Inventory hereto annexed responsible and which in my opinion and its condition in as stated in these remarks requires the action of an Inspector opposite to in the above inspection I certify that the above property Manchester Va has not been previously condvrd June 18th/65 Henry H Trenor Lt B H Linscott 1st Lt 1st NY Eng Capt 40' Mass Vol Comdg E Co Insp 3' Brig 3 Div 24 A Co
On the reverse is Gibbon's signature: "approved / the disposition within / recommended will be made / John Gibbon / M G Comg".
Letter written and signed by Joseph Wheeler on House of Representatives stationary. Measures 8" x 8 1/2", in ink. Overall fair to good condition, light soiling throughout, small areas of paper loss at left and top edges.
Printed at top of page is : "FROM / JOS. WHEELER." and "House of Representatives, / Washington, D.C., September 1st, 1892" with Washington, D.C. crossed out and "Wheeler Ala" written above it in ink.
Text of the letter reads:
Rufus R. Wilson Esq., New York
My Dear Sir,
Your letter came when I was away on a ----- canvass and I grasp the first opportunity to reply to it. I send by this mail an engraving, which I think will be better than a photograph. You need not return it. Yours Truly, J. Wheeler
(L11468) ORIGINALLY $350.00 REDUCED TO $250.00
This item group of 2 letters and numerous documents concerning John B. Cole and James W, Cole, both of the 40th Indiana Infantry. The documents include a wide range of pension papers, GAR papers and daughters of Union veterans papers. Both men were killed at Kennesaw Mountain.
Cole, John B., private, Co. A, 40th Indiana Infantry, enlisted and mustered 10/31/61, residence Stockwell, IN, reenlisted 1/10/64, killed in action 6/27/64 Kenesaw Mountain, GA.
Cole, James W., private, Co. A, 40th Indiana Infantry, enlisted and mustered 8/26/62, residence Stockwell, killed in action 6/27/64 at Kenesaw Mountain, GA, buried National Cemetery Marrietta, GA, grave # 9449.
Shaw, Aaron, private/corporal, Co. A, 40th Indiana Infantry, enlisted and mustered 10/31/61, residence Stockwell, IN, reenlisted 1/10/64, promoted corporal, mustered out 12/21/65, apparently a cousin of the Coles.
Elliot, Charles T., 1st lieutenant/captain, Co. A, 40th Indiana Infantry, enlisted and mustered 10/31/61, residence Dayton, IN, promoted captain 4/26/62, killed 6/27/64 Kennesaw Mountain, GA.
Cupps, Elias, private, Co. A, 40th Indiana Infantry, enlisted and mustered 10/31/61, residence Stockwell, IN, died 2/6/62 as mentioned in John's letter.
Grouping includes:
1. Letter 1 - Folded piece of ruled stationary with the bottom half of the second page cut off, this letter has the same identical imprint as letter 2 except that it is monochromatic is a faded blue that almost now looks purple. Text reads:
Newmarket Ky Feb 5th 1862 Dear cosan i take this opportunity to right you a few lines hoping to find you in good helth as i am at preasent James i havent much to tell you hour boys are all well as far as i now while we were at lebonon thare was a man came to owr camp a bout 12 oclock to git redy to start to the bridge to ceap the rebels from burning the bridge owr men comence on buckner last nite we can her the canon ror plain and destink i dont no mabe we will haft to march to bolingreen in a few days James i understand that you ware coming to joine owr company and i wisht that you ware here to go a long with us your mother stated in her letter that father had not got no ward from me but tell him that i sent him a letter and i directed i to lafayette and if you sea him tell him right to me and let me no were he ceaps his hime and how he is gitting a long so i will bring my letter to a close so re mains your affectionate Cosen We are on the roling fork of salt river
Aaron Shaw
Newmarket Kentucky 1862 February 10
dear brother I again write to you to let you know that I am in good health and hope that this letter will find you and all the family enjoying the same good health I have not much news to tell you this time but we are expecting to leave here this week for bowling gree and if you want to come the captain told me that he can get you in our company for there is a vacancy in our company now for elias cupps died last week and the captain sayd for you to go to Sam kirkpatrick and he can get you a pass from aggutant noble of indianapolis and it will not cost you any thing to come brother you can take your own course whether you come or stay for I will not advise you about it I sent you a letter by Sam kirk so I will have to bring my letter to a close so you can give my love and respects to all my friends and write to me as soon as you get this letter so no more at preasent I remain you affectionate brother John B Cole
3. Eagle masthead discharge - for John B. Cole, across the left edge is written in black ink "Paid Including Bounty, Febry 20 1864, HC Whitney, Paymaster".
4. Widow's Army Pension for Mary J. Cole, wife of James W. Cole. Printed form filled out in ink, seems that the form was never completed or mailed.
5. Printed letter and form - 1909 letter from law offices of Harvey Splading & Sons soliciting cases for claims on unrecovered bounty and pay, printed form for "Clain for Bounty, Arrears of Pay, Etc." is blank.
6. G.A.R. program book - printed four page fold out book regarding the G.A.R. encampment at Crawfordsville, Indiana May 19-21, 1909 including program. list of officers, and various activities in and around town.
7. Small piece of note paper torn from a pad at the top with a stamp at the top in black ink "THE HOWE AGENCY, PENSIONS & GOVERNMENT CLAIMS" on which is wriiten a note in blue ink. Text reads:
THE HOWE AGENCY PENSIONS & GOVERNMENT CLAIMS
James W Cole, Recruit Co A 40th Ind. Vol. Inf Residence Stockwell Tippicanoe Co. Ind. Enlisted at Stockwell Date of muster in the US Military Service Aug 26-1862. Final disposition Killed in action on the Atlanta Campaign June 27-1864 at Kenesaw Mountain Ga. Burial in National Cemetery Marietta Ga.
Please do not loose this Ida Cole Hultz his daughter.(in pencil)
8. Photographic copy of a land grant - interesting early copy of land grant to James Coal (Cole) signed by Andrew Jackson, impressed seal of Land Office along right edge with black stamp "DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, GENERAL LAND OFFICE, Washington, D.C. JUL 25 1925, I hereby certify that this photograph is a true copy of, the patent record which is in my custody in the office, (signed) M.P. LeRoy, Recorder."
9. Printed certificate documenting James W. Cole's service for the state of Indiana, filled out with typewriter, this certificat and the two following were are originally pinned to a heavy stock light green backing paper which was trifolded, on the outside written in blue ink is "Ida May Hultz/ daughter of James/ W. Cole Co A 40/ Ind, Vol. Inf/ Soldier Killed in/ action at Kenesaw/ Mountain Ga June/ 27-1864".
10. Typed government memo from the General Accounting Office regarding status of James' final payment as a soldier.
11. Pension letter typed letter from pension bureau on Department of the Interior letterhead pertaining to James W. Cole's widow.
12. Abstract of title - typed page from state of Indiana certifying James W. Cole's service in the Civil War and his marital status and dependents.
13. Visiting card - small 4.5" X 2.75" heavy stock card certifying Ida Hultz's membership in the Women's Relief Corps, auxiliary to the G.A.R.
14. Typed memo on General Accounting Office letterhead stating that John B. Cole's claim has been disallowed, unfortunately the John B. Cole that the letter makes reference is not the John B. Cole of the 40th Indiana Volunteers but a different John B. Cole.
15. Upper 1/3 of typed letter announcing meeting of the Indiana Society of Washington, blue printed letterhead with typed date and title - "May 27, 1932./ANNOUNCEMENT/of a/Meeting of the Indiana Society of Washington", lower 2/3 of the letter is missing.
16. Letter to Louise Hultz from Mellie Saidla with envelope - handwritten letter in ink on Indiana Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War letterhead, top of letter and down 2/3 of the left side are printed the officers with addresses.
17. Pencil written family record on heavy ruled stationary.
(L11300) ORIGINALLY $750.00 REDUCED TO $500.00
Interesting postwar letter between two vets regarding the publication of the regimental history, letter was written by Sergeant Frank Swigart, Co. C, 46th Indiana Infantry to Private George Lobrick in response to a letter from Lobrick apparently asking for the addresses of some of their old comrades, Swigart then goes on to state the regimental history is about to go to press and that each vet should buy one for himself and one for each child in the family, enclosed with the letter are a Circular describing the regimental history and a facsimile page of the history, includes original white envelope minus the stamp that has been torn off, stamp cancellation can still be made out "LOGANSPORT, MAY, 14, 1888, IND.", envelope is stamp cancelled on back "WALDO, MAY, 16, O."
Lobrick, George, private, Co. B, 46th Indiana Infantry, enlisted and mustered 11/5/61, re-enlisted 1/2/64, mustered out 9/4/65 Louisville, KY, residence Logansport, IN.
Swigart, Franklin, sergeant/2nd lieutenant/captain, Co. B, 46th Indiana Infantry, enlisted and mustered 11/5/61, re-enlisted 1/2/64, promoted 2nd lieutenant 4/30/62, wounded but place not stated, promoted captain 10/16/62, resigned 10/12/64, residence Logansport, IN.
Logansport, Ind April 14 1888. C