Published By George W. Childs, Philadelphia, 1863. Owner Inscription, front eps: “J.W. Watterson /L. Q. M. 72^nd O.V.I.”; page 3 inscription in ink, “J. W. Watterson / Q. M. 73d O.V.I.” Top edge, in ink.: “J. Wells Watterson / R. Q. M. 72^nd OVVI”.  594 pp., tbls, forms. In blue buckram, 5.5” x 8.5. Exhibits moderate wear & rubbing at extremities. Else good plus, w/ tight spine.

Born in Cuyahoga County, OH in 1836, James Watterson enlisted at age 25 as a private, into Co. “A”, mustering into 72^nd Ohio Infantry. He was promoted to Commissary Sergeant, transferring to Field & Staff, 11/24/1861. Then to 1^st Lieut., 1/16/63; Quartermaster, 1/16/63. He mustered out, 11/29/1864.

Organized in October 1861, the 72^nd Ohio was attached to the western Army of the Tennessee and participated in the following engagements: Shiloh, Sieges of Vicksburg and Jackson, MS, Battle of Nashville, and Campaign against Mobile, AL. Mustered out at Vicksburg, MS, 9/11/1865. During service it lost 60 men killed or mortally wounded and 238 by disease.

Watterson died in 1868 and is buried in Woodland Cemetery in Cleveland, OH.

Included above is a copy of a photo of Watterson found on findagrave.com.

Solid memento of a regimental quartermaster of the 72^nd O.V.I.  [jp/ld][ph:L]

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