A war-date special requisition signed by Killed in Action Union Brigadier General Hiram Burnham. Document is dated October 6th, 1862 and measures approximately 8” X 10”. General Burnham was the Colonel of the famed 6th Maine Volunteer Infantry, a unit that fought in almost all the major battles of the Eastern Theater of the war. This document is a requisition for uniforms for Captain Ralph W. Young, commander of Company G of the 6th Maine. Captain Young has signed this document twice, “R.W. Young / Capt / Commanding Co. G”. Captain Young would be killed 5 months after signing this document at the Second Battle of Fredericksburg. General Burnham adds his endorsement:

“Approved

Hiram Burnham

Col 6th Maine Vols.”

Colonel Burnham was promoted to Brigadier General on April 27th, 1864. He didn’t get to enjoy his promotion long, as he was killed 5 months later at the Battle of Chaffin’s Farm in Virginia.

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