Pre-printed form, 15 x 10”, dated “Capitol Hill, Sept. 22^nd 1862”, signed by regimental commander, Col. James R. Porter. This warrant (“To all whom shall see these present, greetings”) promotes Clarence Hart to Fifth Sergeant in Co. “D”, 135^th PA Infantry, dating from the 1^st day of August 1862, and is to “continue in force under the pleasure of the Commanding Officer…”

The warrant exhibits fold-marks, light yellowing, and two small, light stains, while remaining entirely presentable. Overall, VG.

A resident of Indiana, PA, 21 year old Clarence Hart enlisted as a Sergeant and  mustered into Co. “D”, 135^th PA Infantry, 8/14/1862, his rank as 5^th Sergeant dating from 8/1/1862, per warrant. His unit was a nine month regiment mustered in August 1862 and mustered out, along with Sergeant Hart, 5/24/1863. During these nine months the 135^th stood provost duty in Washington, DC, and then, after being attached to 1^st Brigade, 2^nd Division, 3^rd Army Corps, participated in the Chancellorsville Campaign and the Battle of Chancellorsville, May 2-5, 1863. During service the unit lost 37 men by disease.

Col. James R. Porter enlisted on 6/10/61 as a Captain and was commissioned into Co. B, 40^th PA Infantry.  On 7/2/61 he was promoted to Lt. Col. Resigned on 10/24/61. On 8/26/62 he was commissioned Colonel of 135^th PA Infantry; mustered out on 5/24/63 at Harrisburg, PA. On 7/3/63 he was commissioned Colonel of 57^th PA Infantry; mustered out on 8/17/63.

Solid PA regimental collectible.  [jp/ld]

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