Dated “Long Island, Boston Harbor, Dec. 1863.”  One page in ink on unlined paper, 6.25 x 7.75. Exhibits fold-mark, Else VG.

Text:

“1. Bateman  Charles S. 54^th Mass. Vols

2. Jennings  Francis N.  “       “          “

3. Rensellear  Charles M.      “         “

4. Champion J. B.

Jno. W. Trafton / Capt. Of Commissary of /drafted men of Vols.”

Charles Bateman was an 18 year-old Northhampton, Mass., farmer who mustered as a Private into Co. “H”, 54^th MA Infantry, 10/26/1863, and was mustered out, 8/20 /1865, at Mt. Pleasant, SC.

Francis N. Jennings was a 20 year-old Old Hadly, MA, farmer who mustered as a Private into Co. “H”, 54^th MA Infantry, 10 /23 1863, and was mustered out, 8/20/1865, at Mt. Pleasant, S.C.

Charles M. Rensellear was a 21 year-old East Hampton blacksmith who mustered as a Private into Co. “C”, 54^th MA Infantry,11/16/1863. He was enlisted as a POW 2/20/1864, Olustee, FL and died of wounds at Andersonville, GA, 6/8/1864, and was buried at Andersonville National Cemetery--Grave #1725

John B. Champion was a 22 year-old laborer, a resident of Dominique, West Indies. Who was mustered as a Private into Co. “K”, 54^th MA Infantry, 12/3/1865, and was mustered out 8/20/1865, at Mt. Pleasant, S.C.

Lieut. John Deane was a 24 year-old Freetwon, MA, teacher who was commissioned as Lieut. into Co. “G”, 29^th Mass. Infantry, 6/1/1861. He was promoted to Captain, 6/8/1864, and received the Medal of Honor for action at Ft. Stedman, 3/25/1865, as well promotion to Major, 5/15/ 1865.

Superb 54^th Massachusetts recruit roster collectible. In protective sleeve. [JP] [ph:L]

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