Archives International Auctions Auction 91 January 23, 2024

Archives International Auctions - Sale 91 60 January 23, 2024 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Ephemera - Civil War Letters & Documents New Jersey, New York, Virginia 279 279 Civil War Era Pension Assortment of Documents, ca.1860-90s Listing Combat Information. New Jersey, New York, Virginia, ca.1860-90s. Lot of 13 documents: Large group of items all related to the application of John Lawrence for an increase in his pension he receives as a result of military service during the Civil War. The application states that Lawrence is unable to do manual labor as a result of wounds received during the Second Battle of Bull Run, where he was also taken prisoner. Additional handwritten materials from John Lawrence himself state “the wound was a slanting shot from a Battery on our right flank at 2nd Bull Run, struck a grazing blow on spine. I have a weakness in my back” and issues with kidneys when stooping. This lot also includes various supplemental and supporting documents, detailing the difficulties in Lawrence’s life as a result of these injuries. It appears as if his application for a pension increase was successful, shown by a Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions document dated May 16th, 1892 with Commissioner James F. Rusling’s name and possible signature at bottom left. Lot also includes a corresponding envelope addressed to J. F. Rusling with a Washington D.C. handstamp near Department of Interior, Bureau of Pension imprint at top right; Issued Statement of Volunteer for Denis O’Leary, a 37 year old Laborer and Veteran residing in New York. It includes the name of his examining surgeon, mustering officer, and shows that he was paid $300 in county bounty to sign up as a volunteer. Signed by Denis O’ Leary at bottom right; Thin card advertisement for ink, which was used as a transportation pass that was issued to Charles Murray, allowing him to travel “in and out of Camp Ethan Allen with newspapers” issued by George B. Kellogg, Adj. George Bradley Kellogg (November 6, 1826 – November 12, 1875) was a Vermont military and political figure who served as Adjutant General of the Vermont Militia and a Lieutenant Colonel in the 1st Vermont Cavalry during the American Civil War and was stationed at Fort Ethan Allen, which was an earthwork fortification that the Union Army built in 1861 on the property of Gilbert Vanderwerken in Alexandria County (now Arlington County), Virginia, as part of the Civil War defenses of Washington. Documents range from Fine to VF condition with toning or light staining on some. Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������� Est. $250-500 Pennsylvania 280 280 Historic Civil War Muster Roll For Company “L” in the 6th Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, Dating from June 30 to August 31, 1863 Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia and Maryland. 30th Day of June to the 31st Day of August, 1863. Muster Roll of Captain Charles L. Leiper’s Company L of the Sixth Regiment of the Pennsylvania Cavalry, June, 1863, “when last paid,” to the 31st day of August, 1863. Includes handwritten details such as the names, ranks, and pay roll of the men, as well as the names of those who deserted. The Battle of Gettysburg began on July 1st and ended on July 3rd. Notes on the muster begin with the movement of the troops on July 1st when they are at camp in Mechanicstown, MD., mentions that on July 2nd they marched to Emmittsburg, MD and on July 3rd, scouted around Gettysburg, PA, with reports of their movements on literally a daily basis describing skirmishes with the enemy and other events. Highlights include details written in the “Notes” section of the Muster Roll, for example the case of Hugh Brannan, who was “missing in action at Beverly Ford, Va June 9th 63.” Also includes a handwritten record of events “which may be necessary or useful for future reference at the war department, or for present information.” This includes the movements and camp locations of the Sixth Regiment, and mentions locations such as Mechanicstown, Maryland, and Manassas Gap, Virginia where on the 22nd of July the Company was “skirmishing with [the] enemy.” On August 1st, the Company crossed the Rappahannock, “met the enemy, took part in the Battle of Brandy Station in which one man of Co. “L” was wounded.” Fine but fragile condition with pieces missing, very fragile fold lines, splitting, and archival repairs. The 6th Pennsylvania Cavalry was a Union cavalry regiment during the American Civil War. They were known for their early use of 9-foot lances, and were called “Rush’s Lancers.” The regiment was raised during August and September 1861 from companies raised in Philadelphia, Montgomery and Berks counties by Richard H. Rush, who had been authorized to do so by Governor Curtin. Rush was appointed colonel of the regiment, with John H. M’Arthur as lieutenant colonel and C. Ross Smith and Robert Morris, Jr., as majors. At the suggestion of Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan, the men were armed with Austrian lances. After several weeks of training in Philadelphia, the regiment was transferred to Washington, D.C., where it was assigned to the Cavalry Division of the Army of the Potomac. In the May 1863, the regiment was rearmed with Sharps carbines and assigned to the Reserve Brigade of the 1st Cavalry Division. It fought in the Gettysburg Campaign and Mine Run Campaign. During the Battle of Brandy Station in June 1863, the regiment (led by Major Robert Morris, Jr.) unsuccessfully charged the guns at St. James Church, suffering the greatest casualties of any regiment in the battle. Several Confederates later described the 6th’s charge as the most “brilliant and glorious” cavalry charge of the war. (In many Civil War battles, cavalrymen typically dismounted once they reached an engagement and fought essentially as infantry. But in this battle, the surprise and chaos led to a mostly mounted fight.) Following the Appomattox Campaign, it was ordered to Washington, D.C., where it was consolidated with the 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry and 17th Pennsylvania Cavalry to form the 2nd Pennsylvania Provisional Cavalry. The combined regiment was sent to Louisville, Kentucky, where it was mustered out in August 1865. Fascinating and historic piece of Civil War history related to an interesting and notable Cavalry Regiment and written during and after their participation in the Battle of Gettysburg. ��������������������������������������������������� Est. $800-1600