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F549. BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG - IDENTIFIED COLT FLUTTED MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER - OHIO 4TH INFANTRY REGIMENT: This Colt 1860 Army revolver is a .44 caliber percussion pistol with fluted cylinder, 7½” barrel, serial #2171.
It recently surfaced out of a large private collection that was liquidated. There was a Colt factory letter with the gun at one time, but it was misplaced and not found at the time of its sale. That Colt factory letter stated the revolver was shipped to Colt’s New York office, where it most likely was sold to a local dealer who inscribed it for Lieutenant Stewart.
"Lt. Gordon A. Stewart
from Co. D. 4th Reg’t, O.V.M. May 9th, 1861”
The revolver is in very fine++ original condition and is 100% complete and correct with traced of case coloring; all original screws; 100% silver wash on the trigger guard and forward strap, all matching serial number #2171 on all parts to include the wedge; functions properly with tight action; strong rifling, and properly maker marked as a Hartford Colt.
Lt. Stewart enlisted with the 4th Ohio Infantry on April 14, 1861, four days after the bombardment of Ft. Sumter. He was promoted through the ranks from Lieutenant of Company D to his eventual rank of Lieutenant Colonel and command. He served until June 21, 1864.
Stewart saw action in the battles of Winchester, Antietam, Fredericksburg,Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor, Mine Run and others.
He was wounded by a shell fragment during his regiment's assault on Marye’s Heights at Fredericksburg. Surviving this wound, he returned to service with the 4th and was later shot in the chest by a mini-ball at Robinson’s Tavern.
Major GordonA. Stewart served as the Major of the 4th Ohio Infantry, part of the 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, II Corps in the Union Army of the Potomac during the Battle of Gettysburg. The 4th Ohio, commanded by Lt. Colonel Leonard W. Carpenter and Major Stewart, was part of Colonel Samuel S. Carroll's brigade, which saw action near Cemetery Hill on July 2–3, 1863, notes the Gettysburg: Union Order of Battle. The 4th Ohio was one of the three regiments at Gettysburg that drove the Confederates from Cemetery hill.
Role: Major Gordon A. Stewart (4th Ohio Infantry).
Command: 1st Brigade (Col. Samuel S. Carroll), 3rd Division (Brig. Gen. Alexander Hays), II Corps (Maj. Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock).
Gettysburg Action: The 4th Ohio was heavily involved in fighting, specifically defending the crucial Cemetery Hill position.
The 4th arrived in Gettysburg late in the first day or early in the second day of the battle, camping in Zeigler's Grove. After nightfall on the second day of the battle, the Louisiana Tigers attacked the back side of the federal line from the rear of Cemetery Hill, hoping to break through and trigger a domino effect to collapse it. Federal troops, exhausted from the first day's fight, began to give way.
On the morning of 2 July, 1863 at the battle of Gettysburg, Major Stewart was second in command of his regiment, and was ordered to lead four companies from the 4th Ohio regiment to support the line of pickets on Cemetery Ridge from 9:30 a.m. until relieved at 3 p.m.
As the Confederates found their way into the last line of defense the federal artillery hand-to-hand fighting broke out. "Though the infantry had broken, the artillerymen refused to leave their positions and put up a stubborn resistance using any weapons at their means." At this very moment the 4th OVI received the order to advance on the double. Just as the rebels captured the cemetery gatehouse, the 4th's battle line "hit the Confederates hard." The 4th swept down the far side of Cemetery Hill, fighting the Rebels hand-to-hand and ending the threat to the far-left end of the Union line.
The Confederate assault was nearly spent at the moment the 4th OVI reached the field. In fewer than 15 minutes of hand-to-hand combat, the Confederates began to retreat back down the field. The 4th OVI pursued them, regaining the low stone wall at the base of the hill the 107th had occupied less than half an hour earlier. Here the 4th OVI would dig in for the duration of the battle.
The regiment brought 229 men to the field, losing 9 killed, 17 wounded and 5 missing.
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Shortly after the battle of Gettysburg, Stewart was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in command of the 4th Ohio Infantry regiment and was active in several engagement until wounded at Robertson’s Tavern where he was shot in the Chest, but survived.
He would return to duty and serve until Mustered Out on 6/21/1864.
A 201-page history binder is included, and shipping & insurance is free. $15,000.00
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CN14. CONFEDERATE CEDAR CANTEEN - IDENTIFIED – MACON GEORGIA - "D" CO. GEORGIA 14TH BATTALION STATE GUARD INFANTRY: This is the standard Confederate issue wood drum canteen with forged iron bands and three tin cross straps, and a pewter spout. The canteen retains part of its original leather sling. A bit of grey (how fitting!) paint has at some time dripped onto the canteen. Otherwise, the canteen is in very good condition with a nice patina. This canteen has the name “F. L. Henry” carved into the face in large letters, below a large “G”. There are three F. L. Henry’s who appear in the Confederate records: one who served the State of Georgia, one Tennessee, and one Louisiana; however, the Tennessee and Louisiana soldiers have no connection to the letter “G” leaving it to represent the state of Georgia.
F. L. Henry of Macon, Georgia served in Company D, 14th Battalion Georgia Infantry (Georgia State Guards) defending Macon during the War.
He was originally a fireman when, in 1863, he along with 63other firemen were mustered into Confederate service in Company D, 14th Battalion Georgia Infantry (Georgia State Guards) for a period of 6 months. Their service was limited to the defense of the city of Macon and the patrol of said city, and are not to be ordered out of the county Bibb.
Include is a 13-page binder, and shipping & Insuranceis free. $2200.00
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F542. FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT 1851 NAVY REVOLVER – LT. FREDERICK BANKS – 14th MICHIGAN VOL. INFANTRY: Cal. 36. Fine engraved 4th Model 51 Navy with 7-1/2 inch oct barrel, dovetailed front sight and 1-line Hartford address. It has silver plated trigger guard & back strap, and deluxe burl wood grips. Revolver is engraved in Gustave Youngs deluxe patterns with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame & recoil shields with some scrolls terminating in flower blossoms. Barrel lug and rammer pivot are engraved to match.
Engraving extends over top two side flats with a border pattern around the Hartford barrel legend. Top of back strap has the iconic Gustave Young fan pattern with matching foliate arabesque patterns near the top of back the strap, at the heel, on butt strap and trigger guard. Left side of frame has – COLTS PATENT – hand engraved in an artistic cloud-like panel well known as the Gustave Young form. Hammer is matching. All matching serial numbers.
The back strap is also engraved/inscribed with the name: – Lt. Fred Banks –
Frederick Banks was born in 1839 and at the age of 23, he enlisted and was mustered into "I" Company Michigan 14th Infantry on 13 February, 1861 at Pontiac Michigan with the rank of 3rd Sergeant.
During the Civil War, a 3rd Sergeant was a non-commissioned officer (NCO) in an infantry company, typically ranking below the 2nd Sergeant and above the 4th Sergeant. They wore three chevrons (stripes) on their sleeves, often with the point down, and functioned as key squad leaders or platoon supervisors, aiding in formation and command. In a standard 100-man company, there were usually four to five sergeants, ranked 1st through 4th or 5th. A 3rd Sergeant was a senior NCO responsible for managing a squad or guiding troop movements on the battlefield.
It appears that sometime in May, 1862 he was promoted to Sergeant Major, and subsequently promoted to 2nd Lieutenant on 6/20/1862. On January 1, 1863, he was announced as Acting Asst. Quartermaster of the 2nd Brigade, 7th Division, 14th Army Corps, Nashville, Tenn. The following month, he would request a leave of absence for ten days to address a pressing issue with his business at home, a problem that required his immediate attention. Though his commanding officers indorsed his request, the Brigade commander only approved leave for 5 days on March 4,1863.
2nd Lieutenant Banks failed to return and on April 2, 1863, his commanding officers reported his absence and felt that summary action should be had in his case since he was absent without leave. It was recommended that 2nd Lieutenant Banks be dismissed, and on May 13, 1864, Banks was dropped for the rolls by Adjutant order; however; there was no evidence of action in his case ….Regt was home on Vol furlough in May 64.
A 65-page history binder is included, and shipping & insurance is free. $7950.00
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CN13. CONFEDERATE CEDAR
CANTEEN - IDENTIFIED – NORTH CAROLINA - LOCAL DEFENSE PROVOST GUARD, GOLDSBORO: This
Confederate Wood Drum Canteen is in original attic found condition, and has the
name B. B. Lane carved on both sides several times and one carving that
looks like B.R. Lane, but no other carvings to indication a state or
unit. A detail search of the Civil War data base, the National Archives records,
as well as the Fold3 web site found three soldiers with these initials and last
name, but no match for a B. R. Lane: one from North Carolina, one from Georgia,
and one from Florida.
The Georgia soldier was immediately eliminated because his muster sheets list him as Benjamin Lane on a few pages, but then as A. B. Lane. Also, he was assigned as a member of Co. A, Armory Guards with a listed occupation as a Watchman (Security Guard). He was not an active soldier and would not have been issued this canteen.
The Florida soldier, Benjamin B. Lane, was a Lieutenant in "A" Company, Florida 9th Infantry. He was severally wounded on 6/3/1864 at Cold Harbor, VA and died on 6/15/1864 in Richmond VA. His canteen was most likely lost on the battle field and did not survive that brutal engagement.
The final soldier, and in all probability the owner of this canteen, was Private Benjamin B. Lane from North Carolina. Not only does he have the correct initials, he was a Prisoner-or-War and survived the war. The canteen most likely was taken as a war trophy which explains its recent discovery in the Chiago area of Illinois.
Private Benjamin B. Lane enlisted in the Capt. John B. Griswold's Company (Local Defense) – N. Carolina January 24, 1863 and was listed as "Present” with this command until transferred to Company “B” 10 Regiment North Carolina State Troops, 1 North Carolina Artillery.
He was recorded as absent July & Aug 1863 while with Lt. Baxters detachment Fort Clifton, Va. Returning back to the main unit, he remained until made a Prisoner-of-War when captured at Pikeville, NC on March 28, 1865. He was sent to Hart’s Island, New York pending released on June 23, 1865 after signing the Oath of Allegiance.
To ensure full discovery, the muster sheets for the Georgia soldier A. B Lane are include to show the name differences and his lack of combat service, as well as the muster sheets for the Florida soldier, Lieutenant Benjamin B. Lane. There is a slim chance this was his canteen, though highly unlikely since he was seriously wounded in combat and his gear most likely lost on the field of battle. The canteen is all original condition with both large steel bands, but missing the bottom retention band. As a result, the two large band do move and could come off. A 154 page historical binder is included, and shipping and insurance is free. $1900.00
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F548: BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG KIA – PENNSYLYANIA SOLDIER - IDENTIFIED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER: This Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver is identified as belonging to Sergeant Leroy S. Wadsworth, and was brought home after the Battle of Gettysburg along with his Springfield rifle, NCO sword and belt.
Leroy S. Wadsworth was born 17 Aug 1840 Luzerne, Pennsylvania, and at the age of 22 enlisted on 22 August 1862 as a Sergeant, “F” Company, Pennsylvania 149th infantry regiment. He would serve through the Chancellorsville Campaign and during the Battle of Gettysburg sustained a gunshot wound in the thigh on 1 July, 1863, which caused in his death on 7 September, 1863.
‘Served as a sergeant in Co. F, 149th Pennsylvania Infantry. Enlisted on August 22, 1862 at Shickshinny, PA as a sergeant. Mustered in on August 22, 1862 at Harrisburg, PA. Shot in the thigh on July 1, 1863 at Gettysburg, PA and died on September 7. Day of death also listed as July 7. Age 22 (at time of enlistment).’
He is buried in the Dodson Cemetery in Luzerne Co., PA. He was only about 23 years old.
In March of 2012, Paula Ledbetter, a great-descendant of Leroy S. Wadsworth, sold the grouping because of a family situation.
She provided the following description in a signed letter:
“To who it may be concerned.The two guns one pistol and one rifle and his sord and belt Belonged to my great granddad Leroy S Wadsworth. He was a sergeant in the army of the North and was Killed in the war he was shot at Gettysburg and died later. Our neibor Joshia Stevens brought his things home and me and grandma would dust them every Saturday morning. I am selling because my boy Tylor died and I want the church to have the money for the poor.”
Paula Ledbetter
March 12 2012
The collection was sold to a relic dealer who is no longer in business: Gettysburg Echos.
Regrettably, the collection was broken-up and the revolver sold separately with a Letter of Authenticity and the original signed letter from the descendant; which has on the reverse side photos of the Springfield rifle with the letters L S W carved on the stock.
The documentation and images of the rifle add credence to the family account of the grouping belonging to Sergeant Wadsworth
The original Gettysburg Echos’ Certificate of Authenticity#1697 documents the sale of Colt Army Percussion Revolver #37888 from a Grouping identified to Sergeant Leroy S. Wadsworth
The new owner of the revolver separately obtained an Office of the Colt Historian letter which showed serial number 37888 Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver was shipped and delivered to the United State War Department New York Arsenal on March 17, 1862.
When I purchase an item directly from a decedent of a Civil War soldier, I like to sit down with the family member and go thought a line-by-line family history to validate the lineage, and then cross-check the story with historical family data information. Since this gun came from a collector, there was no recent family contact information to validate; and the original dealer did not do a detail check. Lots of background information was not received. Sergeant Wadsworth was not married and had no children, so the relationship to Paula Ledbetter is unknown and the family tree is unverified. Also, the muster sheets document Sergeant Wadsworth "effects were left in the hand of the Enemy." So, was this Sergeant Wadsworth gun, or just a gun brought home and delivered to a family member.
The revolver has matching serial number 37888 on all parts to include the wedge. It is fully functional and holds in both half & full cock positions, cycles correctly, and retains all original nipples. The metal has a gray salt & pepper pitted finish, and all the screws are original. The grip is tight with a little bit of missing wood on the right side. On the bottom you can see the faint letters S W. The letter L most likely was carved in the portion of wood that is missing. A 76-page binder include, as well as free shipping & insurance. $2600.00
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A323. PENNSYLVANIA – TWO PRESENTATION FIELD SWORDS, BELT & BUCKLE, COMMISSION DOCUMENT & BOOKS IDENTIFED TO A PENNSYLVANIA OFFICER: These two swords were presented to Audley William Gazzam during his service with the Pennsylvania 103rd Infantry Regiment, and the two books, belt with buckle, framed commission document and other papers were his personal items.
The first sword is a standard Model 1850 Mounted Officers sword. The hilt is tight with no movement and it retains 100% original twisted wire, but the leather grip is nearly 80% worn away from heavy use exposing some of the wood core. The blade washer is missing; however, the blade is tight with no movement, and there is no maker or retailer mark, or etching. Simply, a plain blade example. However; there is a presentation on the scabbard.
The steel scabbard has a nice brown patina and retains both ornate ring mounts and drag. On the reverse side is the presentation:
Presented
To
Cap: A W Gazzam
by
James Robb
and other Pittsburghers
April 27th 1861
The second sword is a standard Model 1850 Staff & Field sword. The hilt is tight with no movement and it retains 100% original twisted wire and shark-skin grip. The blade washer is missing; however, the blade is tight with no movement, and there is no maker or retailer mark, but the blade is etched and marked IRON PROOF on the spine. The blade has a dark gray patina with strong etching with no pitting, and never sharpened. The scabbard has a brown patina with plain ring mounts and a drag all with original screws. The top mount is decorated on both side with Battle history for Major Gazzam.
(FRONT)
Battles
York Town
Chickahominy Bride
Malvern Hill, Va
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New Berne
Gaines Mills
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Washington, N.C.
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Audley W. Gazzam
Major Commanding
103 P.V.
A. W. Gazzam
Command his Regiment
Battle of Williamsburg Va
when the 103d Pa Vols
Captured Enemys Colors
&
Acting Brig: Genl
on advance Federal Lines
Battle
7 Pines and Fair Oakes
Va
Audley W. Gazzam enlisted on 3/1/1862 as a Major. On 3/1/1862, he was commissioned into Field & Staff Pennsylvania 103rd Infantry. He transferred out on 9/25/1863. On 9/25/1863, he transferred into Field & Staff Veteran Reserve Corps 5th. He resigned on 4/21/1865. Gazzam had extensive combat experience, to much to wire in this post. Please click on the PA state icon and look at his history. This is an amazing grouping of an officer who saw extensive combat and was presented two sword. Included with the two swords are the two books, commission document, belt with buckle and book marks, and a 260-page history binder. Please take the time to peruse the history binder by clicking on the above state seal. Grouping such as this are seldom seen. Shipping & Insurance is included. $12,000.00
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A324. IDENTIFED – AMES MODEL 1852 NAVAL OFFICERS SWORD: This is an Ames Model 1852 Naval Officers sword identified to Acting Ensign Charles B. McGuin. It is the same sword he is holding in the CDV image of him, which is in the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. It is an Ames Model 1852 Naval Officers sword. Thehilt is tight with much original gold wash; the white grip shows wear, but has 100% original twisted wire; the original blade washer holds the frosty etched blade tight; and the scabbard is complete will all its original mounts and screws. On the top mount is etched the name: Charles B. McQuin.
Acting Ensign Charles B. McQuin was assigned to only one ship during his short service in the Navy; the USS Osceola. His records consist of two letters with endorsements. One dated Aug 31, 1864 in which he requested an extension of his leave due to ill health, which has the doctor’s endorsement and the seconded letter dated Sept 6, 1864 when he reports he was unable to join his ship on account of sickness and requested to extend his leave until Sept, 17. Both letters document his rank as Acting Ensign and his ship as the USS Osceola. Naval records show he resigned on 22 October,1864. On 4 August 1864 Osceola and USS Miami shelled a Confederate battery which was firing on Union transports near Harrison's Landing, Virginia. Included with the sword is a 14-page history binder. Shipping & insurance will be included. $2900.00
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C625. GEORGIA MADE & IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE - 7TH REGT GA STATE TROOPS, 47TH REGT. GA INFANTRY & 1ST BATTALION GA SHARPSHOOTERS: This Georgia made & identified Confederate D-Guard Bowie Knifes was acquired from the direct decedent of Private Elbert Green Melton and has remained in one family, passed down from one generation to the next. A recent meeting with the family revealed new information about the family tree, to include the fact that Private Elbert Green Melton made a sword to use and he had one issued to him. The sword he made is believed to be this D-guard bowie knife and the issued sword, which is still in the family’s possession, is a standard import Model 1850 Foot Officers sword.
Elbert Greene Melton - twin - b 26 Apr 1843, Marion Co GA Private in Co K, 7th Regt GA St Troops 21 Oct 1861, mustered out at Camp Brown GA 20 Apr 1862. Enlisted as private, Co B, 47th Regt GA Infantry 16 May 1862. Transferred to Co A, 1st Battalion Ga Sharpshooters 30 July 1862. Roll Call for Aug 1864 shows him present - no further civil war record.
The knife is 20 1/2 inches long with a 15 3/4-inch x 15/8-inch-wide spear-point blade. The blade has a Georgia arsenal made look with casting flaws, and is period sharpened. The grip is two-piece slabbed oak wood held tight with three steel pins. The guard has an unusual Half-Bell shaped if looking at it upright, and a straight quillion ending in a diamond designed tip. The blade is pinned tight and totally undisturbed, and the knife is all original in flawless attic-founds condition. Truly a treasure! Included is a 57-page history binder with the original signed letter from the family. Also, shipping & insurance is free. $6800.00
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A245. ILLINOIS PRESENTATION - GERMAN SILVER HILT MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD SWORD: This is a German Silver hilt Model 1850 Staff & Field Sword presented to an Illinois Captain in the 134th Infantry Regiment. The etched blade is worn out and has no decoration or maker's mark, but has a recessed brass "PROOF" escutcheon on the obverse ricasso. The silver grips are wrapped in gilded-brass wire. The guard is a half-basked style with pierced floral designs and the letters "US". The blued-metal scabbard has a brass throat, two mounting bands and drag. The obverse side of the mounting rings are decorated with floral designs; the obverse side of the drag features an engraved Federal shield, eagle, and "US". The reverse side of the upper mounting band is engraved:
Presented to
CAPT. J. PIKE
Co. G. 134.Reg. Ill. Vol
by his fellow students
of the
University of Chicago
June 1, 1864
Joshua Pike was born at West Jefferson, Ohio in 1840. His family moved to Barry, Illinois. He was attending classes at the University of Chicago but set aside his studies to enlist in the Union army on May 31, 1864 and was commissioned a captain. He served in Co. G., 134th Illinois Volunteer Infantry until he mustered out on October 25, 1864. He returned to the University of Chicago to complete his education. Condition: Very good. The blade has a smooth, gray patina with some scattered dark spots. The hilt has a dark patina. Moderate to heavy dents in the scabbard's drag. A binder with historical information is included, and shipping with insurance is included. $1800.00
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Sharpsburg, Fredericksburg, Dumfries, Rapidan Station, Brandy Station, Upperville, Hanover, Gettysburg, Williamsport, Funkstown, and Culpeper Court House, Bristoe, Mine Run Wilderness, Todd's Tavern
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C586. ID'ED CONFEDERATE MOLE BRASS HILT PATTERN 1853 CAVALRY SWORD - 9th VIRGINIA CAVALRY: This Mole marked Confederate Brass Hilt Pattern 1853 Cavalry Saber was discovered in a home in Richmond Virginia with the remnants of an officer’s silk sash tied through the ring mounts which is a strong indication it belonged to an officer. The sash is fragile; very dry and powdery to touch; and in poor condition with holes with one remaining tassel. It must be handled with care.
On the top front are the initials R H P “RHP.”
A search of the Civil War data base found only one cavalry officer from Virginia with these initials: Robert Henry Pratt.
By profession, Robert Heny Pratt was a dentist when he enlisted in the Virginia 40th Infantry, but a few months later accepted a commission in “K” Company, Virginia 9th Cavalry.
He was listed as:
Wounded 9/13/1863 Culpeper Court House, VA (Gunshot wound in left hand)
Detached 10/15/1863 (place not stated) (On conscription duty)
Returned 6/15/1864 (place not stated) (Estimated day)
On rolls 9/1/1864 (place not stated) (Present through final roll)
Oath Allegiance 5/2/1865 Ashland, VA
Promotions:
1st Lieutenant 8/22/1861 (As of Co. K, 9th VA Cav)
Captain 9/15/1862 (Estimated day)
The Virginia’s 9th Cavalry Regiment was formed in January, 1862, using John E. Johnson's eight company 1st Battalion, Virginia Cavalry ("Lee's Legion") as its nucleus. These companies and the two added were from the counties of Stafford, Caroline, Westmoreland, Lancaster, Essex, Spotsylvania, Lunenburg, King William, King George, and Richmond.
The unit served in W.H.F. Lee's, Chambliss', and Beale's Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia.
It fought in the Seven Days' Battles and the conflicts at Gainesville, Second Manassas, Sharpsburg, Fredericksburg, Dumfries, Rapidan Station, Brandy Station, Upperville, Hanover, Gettysburg, Williamsport, Funkstown, and Culpeper Court House.
The 9th went on to fight at Bristoe, Mine Run, The Wilderness, and Todd's Tavern. Later it skirmished around Richmond and Petersburg, then was active in the Appomattox operations.
This unit reported 32 casualties at Upperville, lost four percent of the 490 engaged at Gettysburg, and had 22 disabled at Williamsport. It surrendered 1 officer and 26 men.
Click on the above Virginia state seal for the historical binder info on the Virginia 9th Cavalry and Robert Henry Pratt. The binder is included, as well as free shipping and insurance. $6500.00
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A288. AMES MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD SWORD - IDENTIFIED TO A WISCONSIN OFFICER: This Ames Model 1850 Staff & Field sword is identified to Lieutenant Colonel Joshua James Guppy, and it looks to have been taken from him when he was captured at the Battle of Buzzards Prairie on 11/03/1863. It is believed to have been a presentation sword, but the plaque was removed when the scabbard was Confederate refurbished with a flat black lacquer finish.
Lt. Colonel Joshua James Guppy initials "J. J. G." are engraved on pommel cap and top ring mount. A detail search of the Civil War data base and the National Archived records found one and only one Staff and Field grade officers with the initial J J G: Lieutenant Colonel Joshua James Guppy. He was commissioned into Field & Staff Wisconsin 10th Infantry on 9/13/1861, discharged for promotion on 7/25/1862 for a commissioned into Field & Staff Wisconsin 23rd Infantry, and Mustered Out on 7/4/1865. He was Wounded on 11/03/1863 at the Battle of Buzzards Prairie and listed as a POW at Carrion Crow Bayou, LA. He would be promoted to Colonel on 7/25/1862 and Brigadier General on 3/13/1865 by Brevet. A 90-page binder of historical information is included, and shipping & insurance is free. $2400.00
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A348: AMES M1832 SHORT ARTILLEY SWORD & SCABBARD 1860 DATED - 1ST VT HEAVY ARTILLEY IDENTIFIED: This Ames Model 1833 Foot Artillery short sword is identified to Private Horace E. Sampson, "D" Co. Vermont 1st Heavy Artillery. However, prior to joining this unit he served in "C" Co. New York 2nd Infantry. Scratched in the swords cross guard is the name H E SAM. A search of the Civil War Data base found only three matches for this name: Horace E. Sampson. One soldier was from Massachusetts and served in the infantry before joining a Heavy Artillery unit, but as a Sergeant and Lieutenant. The second two names are for the same soldier who served in two different units: New York 2nd Infantry & Vermont 1st Heavy Artillery.
With the 2nd Infantry, Horace E. Sampson saw combat Battle of Big Bethel; Battle of Fair Oaks; Seven Days Battles; Battle of Oak Grove; Battle of Glendale; Battle of Malvern Hill; Battle of Bristoe Station; Battle of Groveton; Second Battle of Bull Run; Battle of Chantilly; Battle of Fredericksburg; and was wounded during the Battle of Chancellorsville. He mustered out on 26 May when the New York 2nd Infantry mustered out at the expiration of its term. On 9 November, 1863 Horace E. Sampson enlisted into "D" Co. Vermont 1st Heavy Artillery. What brought him to Vermont was marriage. His widow’s Pension File documents that her husband was from “Troy New York” and “a soldier by occupation,” and he died of Pneumonia on 6 February, 1864.
The sword is an Ames Model 1833 Foot Artillery short sworddated 1860. There were 1000 produced; 500 delivered on February 18, 1860 and 500 delivered on May 3, 1860 making this a Civil War production and very desirable. This hilt has a pleasing patina and the blade is tight with a bright blade with a few minor dark spots. The scabbard is complete with both original mounts and all rivets and has strong leather, which has some crazing. It has matching inspection marks on the drag. Shipping & Insurance is free. $2500.00
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CN11. CONFEDERATE CANTEEN - IDENTIFIED TO 2 DIFFERENT 17TH REGIMENT ALABAMA INFANTRY SOLDIERS: This Confederate Canteen was carried by two different soldiers from “K” Company, Alabama 17th Infantry: J. Wilkers & Joseph S. Black. On one side of the canteen is carved “Wilkes” above the letter “J” and on the other side “J. S. Blac” and “JS.”
Since there is no identifying unit name or number on the canteen, a deep and thorough search of the Civil War data base and the National Parks records was conducted to see if any Confederate unit had two soldiers with these names. All Southern states were checked and a line-by-line comparison was conducted, and only one match was found: “K” Company, Alabama 17th Infantry. Both soldiers at different time served in this unit.
It appears Private J. Wilkes enlisted into for “K” Company, Alabama 17th Infantry when the unit was formed in August, 1861. He was wounded at the Battle of Shiloh and later died at a temporary Confederate hospital located in Macon Mississippi.
Following the Battle of Shiloh April 6-7, 1862, the injured and wounded were loaded on trains and sent to surrounding communities for care. For a battle which lasted only two days, there were nearly 24,000 dead, wounded, or missing and there were just not enough facilities to care for everyone. Shiloh is not far from Macon just north of Corinth, a little over 160 miles, so many of those wounded men ended up in Macon, Brooksville, Shuqualak, and other towns along the railroad lines. The communities opened their churches, schools, and homes to the wounded setting up temporary hospitals to treat the wounded.
A date of death, or cause, was not given for Private J. Wilkes; however, his personal effect and most likely all his equipment, to include his canteen, were received 2 September, 1862. Since this was early in the war and the supply systems was still being established, most equipment and weapons were retained by the original command for reissue.
A few months after the death of Private J. Wilkes, Private Joseph S. Black enlisted on Feb. 26, 1863 into “K” Company, Alabama 17th Infantry. He would be issued a weapon and military equipment to include a canteen. Black would go on to fight at the Battle of Franklin and Battle of Nashville on December 16, 1864 and was captured and sent to Camp Douglas as a Prisoner-of-War. His name would appear on a Muster Sheet Roll of Prisoners of War at Camp Douglas, Ill being mustered into 6th U.S. Vol. Infantry April 3, 1865.
No doubt the canteen became a war trophy and survivedcomplete with its original Confederate leather strap. Include is a history binder. Shipping & Insurance is included. $4500.00
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C642. CONFEDERATE D-GUARD BOWIE – VIRGINIA MADE & IDENTIFIED – GETTYSBURG – POW: This is a well-made Virginia D-Guard Bowie knife complete with its original leather sheath. It is 21 inches long with a 16 1/4-inch clip-point blade made from a file and a nicely shaped D-Guard with a beautifully shaped walnut grip. The blade has period sharpening and several contact marks indicating it saw combat. The original leather sheath is complete, but the bottom seam is partially open where the cotton threads have been cut. On the top of the grip is carved the name: H. Korner.
A search of the National Parks Soldiers and Sailors Database & the Civil War Database reveals there are only six Confederate soldiers with the last name Korner and only one with the first name initial “H” and that is Harmer D. Korner. The alternate names of Hiram C. Koiner and Hiram D. Koiner are listed, but this is a result of two soldiers Muster Sheets being inadvertently merged. There are only three known muster sheets for Private Harmer D. Korner. His enlistment date is unknown, but can be assumed to be early when the 52nd Virginia Infantry Regiment was formed in August 1861. He most likely was with the command during all its engagement up to and including the Battle of Gettysburg. The 52nd Virginia infantry regiment was heavily engaged at Culp’s Hill on 3 July and began the retreat the following day.
During the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's retreat following the Battle of Gettysburg, Union cavalry captured over 500 Confederate soldiers in the vicinity of Clear Spring, Maryland. These troops were taken during a series of skirmishes between the two sides as they maneuvered towards the Potomac River crossings. Private Harmer D. Korner last muster sheet documents his capture at Clear Springs Maryland. A 21-page history binder, and shipping and insurance is free. $12,000
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Presented to
LIEUT, Wm H. WRIGHT
BY
Che Members of Company G
56th Regt. N.G.S.N.Y.
July 28th 1863
A326. HIGH-GRADE - CIVIL WAR MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER'S PRESENTATION SWORD: This high-grade Civil War Model 1850 Officer’s Presentation sword was awarded shortly after Gettysburg Campaign to First Lieutenant William H. Wright, G Company 56th Regiment N.G.S.N.Y. As General Robert E. Lee moved his army north, the 56th regiment was ordered to Harrisburg Pennsylvania for a service of thirty days. It left the State June 19, 1863, and served in the Third Brigade, 1st Division, Department Susquehanna, and July 24, 1863, it was mustered out of the service of the United States at Brooklyn. August 2, 1864, it was mustered into the United States service for 100 days and it served at Elmira until it was mustered out November 6, 1864.
The regiment in its service in 1863 took part in a skirmishnear Oyster Point, Pa., June 29, 1863, and it lost in its service in 1864, by death, of disease, two enlisted men." One veteran of the battle at Oyster Point recounted: "While this skirmish was of no particular account in itself, it is really historic. It was at the furthest northern point which was reached by the invaders, and marks the crest of the wave of the invasion of Pennsylvania. The retreat of the Confederate force there commenced did not end until the Potomac was crossed. The success obtained must be largely ascribed to the gallant conduct of Landis’ Battery...” The skirmish lasted for two days and ended when Robert E. Lee issued orders for the troops to retreat south on June 30th for the Battle of Gettysburg. The Union militia pursued the invaders and fought them in another skirmish at the Battle of Sporting Hill.
The scabbard is black leather with gilt brass fittings. Theupper suspension band of the scabbard is inscribed "LIEUT WM H. WRIGHT/BY/the Members of Comp G 56th Regt N.G.S.N.Y. July 28th 1863" on the reverse, and the rest of the fittings have floral engraving. The 32-inch blade has patriotic, floral, and martial etching patterns with frosted backgrounds, "Schuyler-/Hartley-/& Graham/New-York" etched above the right ricasso and "W./CLAUBERG/knight logo/SOLINGEN" stamped on the left ricasso. The silver-plated cast brass hilt has floral patterns and a cast brass rope pattern grip that had a silver-plated finish. A gilt sword knot is fitted to the knuckle guard. A very fine sword! The blade is mostly the untouched original bright polish and has crisp acid etching, some faint spotting, and generally minimal wear. The hilt has aged patina. The grip has traces of silver and otherwise aged patina. The sword knot has moderate age and storage related wear. The scabbard is fine and has moderate wear on the leather, mostly aged patina on the fittings, and distinct engraving and inscription. This is a very attractive Civil War presentation sword complete with a historical inscription to a New York officer from a unit that fought in one of the northernmost skirmishes of the Civil War during Gettysburg campaign. Included is a 19-page history binder, and Shipping & Insurance. $4800.00
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F435. OHIO ID’ED & CARRIED CONTRACT RIFLE, CARTRIDGE BOX, BELT, CAP BOX AND BAYONET: This grouping was acquired from a direct descendant of Private John P. Johnson. He served in the 177th and the 180th Ohio Volunteers.
The 177th Ohio Volunteers Regiment was organized at Camp Cleveland, Ohio; mustered in October 9, 1864; Ordered to Nashville, Tenn.; thence to Tullahoma, Tenn., and garrison duty there under General Milroy till November 30. Ordered to Murfreesboro, Tenn., November 30, arriving there December 2. Attached to Defences Nashville & Chattanooga Railroad, Dept. of the Cumberland, to January, 1865. 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, 23rd Army Corps, Army of the Ohio, and Dept. of North Carolina, to June, 1865. It’s service includes the Siege of Murfreesboro December 5-12, 1864. Wilkinson's Pike, near Murfreesboro, December 7. Near Murfreesboro December 13-14. Ordered to Clifton, Tenn., and duty there till January 16, 1865. Movement to Washington, D. C., thence to Fort Fisher, N. C., January 16-February 7. Operations against Hoke February 11-14. Near Sugar Leaf Battery February 11. Fort Anderson February 18-19. Town Creek February 19-20. Capture of Wilmington February 22. Campaign of the Carolinas March 1-April 26. Advance on Goldsboro March 6-21. Occupation of Goldsboro March 21. Advance on Raleigh April 10-14. Occupation of Raleigh April 14. Bennett's House April 26. Surrender of Johnston and his army. Duty at Raleigh and Greensboro till June. Mustered out at Greensboro, N. C., June 24, and discharged July 7,1865. The 180th Ohio Volunteers Regiment was organized at Camp Chase September-October, 1864. Left State for Nashville, Tenn., October 15. Attached to 3rd Brigade, Defences of Nashville & Chattanooga Railroad, Dept. of the Cumberland, to January, 1865. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 23rd Army Corps, Army of the Ohio, and Dept. of North Carolina, to July, 1865. It’s service includes the moved from Nashville to Decherd, Tenn., October, 1864, and guard duty on line of the Nashville & Chattanooga Railroad, Right Wing at Decherd, Left Wing at Elk River Bridge, till January, 1863. Moved to Nashville, Tenn., January 6; thence moved as Train Guard to Columbia, Tenn., January 10. Return to Nashville and movement to Washington, D. C.; thence to North Carolina January 16-February 25. Campaign of the Carolinas March 1-April 26. Advance on Kinston and Goldsboro March 6-21. Battle of Wise's Forks March 8-10. Occupation of Kinston March 14. Occupation of Goldsboro March 21. Advance on Raleigh April 10-14. Occupation of Raleigh April 14. Bennett's House April 26. Surrender of Johnston and his army. Duty at Raleigh, Greensboro and Charlotte, N. C., till July. Mustered out July 12, 1865.
The 180th Ohio Volunteers Regiment was organized at Camp Chase September-October, 1864. Left State for Nashville, Tenn., October 15. Attached to 3rd Brigade, Defences of Nashville & Chattanooga Railroad, Dept. of the Cumberland, to January, 1865. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 23rd Army Corps, Army of the Ohio, and Dept. of North Carolina, to July, 1865. It’s service includes the moved from Nashville to Decherd, Tenn., October, 1864, and guard duty on line of the Nashville & Chattanooga Railroad, Right Wing at Decherd, Left Wing at Elk River Bridge, till January, 1863. Moved to Nashville, Tenn., January 6; thence moved as Train Guard to Columbia, Tenn., January 10. Return to Nashville and movement to Washington, D. C.; thence to North Carolina January 16-February 25. Campaign of the Carolinas March 1-April 26. Advance on Kinston and Goldsboro March 6-21. Battle of Wise's Forks March 8-10. Occupation of Kinston March 14. Occupation of Goldsboro March 21. Advance on Raleigh April 10-14. Occupation of Raleigh April 14. Bennett's House April 26. Surrender of Johnston and his army. Duty at Raleigh, Greensboro and Charlotte, N. C., till July. Mustered out July 12, 1865.
Private John P. Johnson’s mustersheets places him predominantly with the 180th Ohio Regiment, but there is one pages placing him with the 177th. His initials J. P. J. are carved into the flat side of the rifle stock opposite the lock; on the cartridge box outer flap, and the cap box. The contract rifle is marked 1864 / EAGLE over U.S. / PARKER, SNOW COMPANY OF MERIDEN, CONN. Rifle comes complete with its three original barrel bands, hammer, bolster, lock plate and screws, rear / front sight, both swivels and its swelled shank ramrod. All screws very good and not buggered up and the butt plate is stamped “US”. There is a faint ghost image of rifling, but is now smooth bored. The early Cartridge box has its original brass plate and the two tin inserts, and the sling has its original brass plate as well, but the leather is damaged on the bottle where the sling would attach. Inside I found the original retainer flap retainer strap, the buckle for the sling, a length of twine and a gun tool. On the outer flap, lower right-hand side, Private Johnson carved his initial J. P. J. The belt is complete and has the original puppy paw oval U.S. brass plate, a cap box and the bayonet frog. The initials J. P. J. are on the outer flap of the cap box. The Cartridge box, belt, cap box, and bayonet sheath all have seen better days, but are part of the group. Included is a a folder with copies of Private John P. Johnson’s muster sheets and pension file. Shipping & Insurance included. $4200.00
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