VETERAN’S GROUPING OF CAPTAIN FRANCIS BUTLER, 152nd NEW YORK

VETERAN’S GROUPING OF CAPTAIN FRANCIS BUTLER, 152nd NEW YORK

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Francis Butler enlisted on September 1, 1862 and mustered into Company G of the 152nd New York Infantry the next day. Ever the qualified and ambitious soul, he climbed the ranks from private to Captain, reaching that rank (of Company D) on September 28, 1864.  He served until mustering out in Washington D.C. on July 13, 1865.  He made his living as a carpenter and remained very active in Grand Army of the Republic Affairs until his death in 1923.

Mounted in an antique shadow frame are Francis’ 13 reunion and post-related GAR ribbons, a single captain’s shoulder board, and a single coat-sized GAR button. The ribbons are a mix of personal and guest pieces – notably several from 144th NY reunion events.  The backing of the frame has been replaced with a velvet-covered piece of foam core board and the ribbons are pinned in place.  All are intact, save for the double-layer 2nd Corps reunion badge, which has separated at the lower portion between the 2nd Corps badge/symbol and the above battle honors. The frame measures 18.5” x 22.5” with a 2” depth.

Also included is Francis’ pocket-sized copy of the by-laws of the Elmira, NY Veterans and Sons of Veterans Association No. 1 in excellent condition; a muster role with the designation of 1st Lieutenant dated Sept. 1, 1864 with some foxing and acid wear; a near mint ordnance form dated February 25, 1865; a February 28, 1865 dated equipment return form; an additional 1890 pension form for William Rogers – as furnished to Francis for contributing an affidavit to support William’s invalid claim; an undated and handwritten religious poem titled “Address to the Soldier in Fort Bennet”; and three letters written to Francis by relatives and a former subordinate seeking a pension (two with stamped covers).  Each has been copied and placed securely in a sleeved binder for protection and ease of repeated reference. Likewise, color hard images of the more fragile ribbons are included for reference purposes.

Two Company G, 152nd NY memorial escutcheons are framed and part of the grouping.  Both show significant wear, with tape repairs to one (which bears no memorial signature) and material loss noted on the other (the blank memorial field has a written name and a date of 1921). Wear to the textured layer of the frames is present as shown. One is double-glassed (one on either side in place of backing) with a linen fabric mat, and the other has a crude foam core board backing secured by tape.  The slightly larger of the two measures 22.5” x 29”, while the other is just 1” shorter in length.

A comprehensive post-war grouping and, with some careful work, a ready-made display.  [cm][ph:L]

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