Pre-printed government form, 21” x 30. Exhibits fold-marks, w/some chipping along fold-line. Else VG and entirely legible.

Muster roll lists 79 soldiers. Remarks section: “This company was last mustered for pay at Gunpowder River Md, by Lieut. Col. John D. MacGregor, Oct. 31^st, 1861.” Ink notation: “Muster Pay Rolls, Co. J, 4^th NY Vols.”  Signed by “1^st Lieut. Joseph E. Thornton, Commanding Company, and by inspecting officer, Captain John S. Downs.

The 4^th New York Volunteers were a two year regiment mustered in New York City, May 1861. They were engaged with three major battles while attached the 3^rd Brigade, 3^rd Division, 2^nd Corps—Antietam, Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville. During service they lost 64 men killed and mortally wounded and 24 by disease for a total of 88.

Solid 4^th NY Volunteer collectible. In protective sleeve. [jp] [ph:L]

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