Archives International Auctions Auction 100 March 26, 2025

Archives International Auctions - Sale 100 130 March 26, 2025 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Ephemera - Civil War and Military Documents Various 554 554 Civil War 1863, Muster Roll For Company “D”, Battalion of U.S. Engineer Troops Listing Medal Of Honor Winner George L. Gillespie Muster Roll of Company D of the Battalion of U.S. Engineer Troops, from the 30th day of June, 1863 to the 31st day of August, 1863. Includes handwritten details such as the men discharged, deserted, as well as a full account men present and their pay roll. Also listed is a record of events “which may be necessary or useful for future reference at the war department, or for present information.” On August 1st, the company engaged in constructing bridges over the Rappahannock River. Fine condition with toning and some splitting at center fold lines, still in great condition for its age. The Captain of the Battalion was Charles N. Turnbull and his First Lieutenant was George L. Gillespie, who would go on to receive the Medal of Honor. Gillespie exposed himself to great danger by voluntarily making his way through the enemy’s lines to communicate with General Sheridan. While rendering this service he was captured, escaped, and again came in contact with the enemy. He was ordered to surrender, but escaped once more by dashing away under fire. He was later Sheridan’s Chief Engineer in the Army of the Shenandoah and the Military Division of the Gulf, and is buried at West Point. The Battalion of U.S. Engineer Troops fought at Antietam, bridged the Rappahannock River six times at Fredericksburg (mentioned in the piece), breached fortifications at Petersburg and was present at the surrender of General Lee at Appomattox. Following the cessation of hostilities, on 1 July 1866, The United States Engineer Battalion was redesignated the “1st Battalion of Engineers”. Interesting piece of Civil War history, and unique for its mention of George L. Gillespie before his heroic actions. ��������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $550-900 Ephemera - Civil War Military Notables Pennsylvania 555 555 PA. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 1873, Issued Bond Signed by Major General Frederick Hartranft, Medal of Honor Winner Pennsylvania, 1873. $1000 Issued Certificate of Adjudicated Claim for War Damages, VF condition with damage to top margin, Signed by John F. Hartranft as Governor of Pennsylvania. John Frederick Hartranft (December 16, 1830 – October 17, 1889) was the United States military officer who read the death warrant to the individuals who were executed on July 7, 1865 for conspiring to assassinate American President Abraham Lincoln. Previously having achieved the rank of major general of the Union Army during the American Civil War, he had also been awarded the U.S. Medal of Honor for his actions in the First Battle of Bull Run. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $400-600