A very nice Civil War uniform set, classically period in every detail. Identified to John Thomas Lockman.

A seven-button double-breasted short jacket of fine blue wool, retaining five of the original Extra Quality eagle “I” buttons on one side and six on the other. Three buttons on each cuff, all eagle “I”s.  One and a quarter inch high stand up collar, lined on inside with black velvet.  Interesting Lieutenant Colonel of infantry shoulder straps. These being only the blue fields and silver oak leaves with no borders.  The strap on the right shoulder has come unstitched on one end. Quilted tan polished cotton body lining, white cotton sleeve lining. There is an interior breast pocket on each side. Inside one of these is a plastic sandwich bag containing a coat and cuff sized eagle “I” button, two post-war great seal buttons, a cloth star (possibly from a flag), an embroidered, sequined star (militia appearance), and a beautiful Civil War period embroidered and sequined colonel’s eagle insignia. A small watch pocket is on the right exterior.  There are two belt loops, one on each hip, each closed at the top with a small eagle “I” button. Very fine condition, showing just light wear. There is minor mothing scattered about the coat.

The vest is blue wool with brown polished cotton belted back and white polished cotton lining. Interior also has tan polished cotton lining. There is one interior pocket on the left breast as well as three exterior pockets. The nine-button front features small eagle “I” buttons. Eight buttons remain in place; the one missing here is found in the bag described above.  Very good condition, just some moth “trails” and a few scattered tiny spots of mothing.  Identification comes from notation written in collar, “LOCKMAN / CIVIL WAR”. Although not a period marking, these pieces were acquired by Dr. Alan York and resided in his collection until sold together at auction with other engraved and stenciled John T. Lockman pieces.

Regulation silk maroon waist sash, 4 ¼” wide with 9" tassels. Some wear on the tassels but generally very good condition.

On the April 19th, 1861, he enlisted as a private in Company C, Ninth Regiment of New York State Militia. Having recruited Company H for the Ninth Militia (83^rd NY Infantry), he was elected its first lieutenant on May 24, 1861. Lockman participated in the Martinsburg Campaign under General Robert Patterson, and Ball's Bluff under General Charles P. Stone. He was commissioned captain November 25, 1861, and participated in the movements terminating in the occupation of Winchester, Virginia, in March, 1862, and the campaign in Virginia, July and August, 1862, under General Pope. Lockman was commissioned lieutenant-colonel of the 119th New York Volunteers August 13, 1862, and participated in the Battle of Chancellorsville on May 2, 1863. Upon the death of Colonel Peisner in that battle, he succeeded to the command of the regiment, and on the May 3 was commissioned its colonel. At the Battle of Gettysburg, he was severely wounded during the first day's fight, July 1, 1863. On rejoining his regiment in September of 1863, the 11th and 12th Corps were ordered to the Southwest to reinforce General Thomas, and he there took part in establishing communication with General Thomas, or, as it was usually styled, opening the "Cracker Line," participating in the battles of Wauhatchie and Missionary Ridge, the pursuit of General Bragg, and the relief of Knoxville. On April 27, 1864, the 11th and 12th Corps were consolidated, and formed into the 20th Corps. The 119th Regiment was assigned to the Second Brigade, Second Division of that corps, and participated in the battles of Rocky-Faced Ridge and Resaca, at which battle, by order of General Hooker, Lockman led three regiments to an assault on a rebel battery. He participated in the battles of Cassville, Pine Hill, Kolb's Farm, Dallas (where he commanded the Second Brigade), Kennesaw Mountain, Peach Tree Creek, and the Siege of Atlanta, entering the city on September 2, 1864. He also participated in the March to the Sea, siege and occupation of Savannah, Georgia, where he was placed in command of a provisional division to guard the captured cotton and stores. He also participated in the march through the Carolinas and movements resulting in the occupation of Charleston, Columbia, Winsborough, and Cheraw, South Carolina; and Fayetteville, battle of Bentonsville, occupation of Raleigh, North Carolina, and surrender of General Joseph E. Johnston's army at Durham Station. General Lockman was brevetted brigadier-general of volunteers "for meritorious services in the capture of Atlanta."

Acquired in 2017 at auction in New York City from the Dr. Alan York Estate. Other items identified to John T. Lockman sold at the same auction were an inscribed silver plaque from a trunk, a 34-star flag, and other Lockman family items. A very desirable Civil War officer's uniform in very good untouched condition.  [jet]

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