Espy Post Artifact Collection

For some years previous to 1905, the matter as to what would become of the flags, books and relics of the Post when the last member answered his last roll call was actively debated. A committee was formed from the Post and met with the Library Trustees to discuss securing a room in the building to house the artifacts and serve as a Post meeting room. An agreement was signed February 1, 1906. To furnish the room in keeping with the building decor, the Post spent over $1,100 on furniture and cabinets to house their relics.

"When every veteran of the Espy Post has answered his last roll call, we leave for our children and their children, this room full of relics hoping they may be as proud of them as we are, and that they may see that they are protected and cared for - for all time."

 

Capt. Thomas Espy: Presented to Post by McClure Mason, at a public meeting in W.C.T.U. Hall, Creek Avenue, Carnegie, Pa., June 26, 1899. Presentation address was made by Judge F. H. Collier, late Colonel 139th Reg., Pa. Vols., and Brev. Brig. Gen., U. S. V., and was received for the Post by Judge J. F. Slagle, late Major 149th Reg. Pa. Vols. Captain Espy Enlisted July 4, 1861, as Captain Co. H, 62nd Regiment., Pennsylvania Volunteers. The uniform pictured is that of Espy while Captain of the Upper St. Clair Guards. CaptainEspy was mortally wounded at the battle of Gains Mills, Va., June 27, 1862; was taken prisoner and died at Gains Mills, Va., July 6, 1862. At the organization of our Post, December 31, 1879, the Post was named Capt. Thos. Espy Post. (Item 1)

  Bible: Presented to the Post by Co. K, 14th Reg., N.G.P. (National Guard, Pennsylvania), in our Post Room,       March 15, 1883. The presentation address was made by Rev. Beacom of the M. E. Church; was received for the    Post by Rev. Jos. M. Ray of the Baptist Church and Chaplain of the Post. (Item 2)

 

Commanders Gavel: This item was procured at Gettysburg, Pa. in June 1904. The gavel head, with bullet embedded, is from Devels Den. The wood in the handle is from Spangler's Springs. (Item 3)

Water Pitcher and Tray: Was presented to Post by David E. Adams, late Capt. Co. C, 123rd Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers. (Item 4) MISSING

Items 5, 6 and 7 are charts of the battle of Gettysburg. Were presented to Post by Sergt. Thomas Paxton, Post No. 126, Dept. Pa., G.A.R., March 16, 1882.

Map of the Battle of Gettysburg: 1876, Office of Chief Engineers, U.S. Army. (Item 5)

Map of the Second Day of the Battle of Gettysburg: "Barr's - Mansfield Valley, Pa" framer.(Item 6)

Map of the Third Day of the Battle of Gettysburg: (Item 7)

First American Flag: Was presented to the Post by John B. Hiles in our Post Room, May 14, 1900. Received on behalf of Post by Adjt. Thos. E. Morgan. (Item 8)

  Andersonville Prison: Presented to the Post by Henry Hamma, late Co. C, 63d Regt., Pa. Vol. Infty.; a member of Espy Post. Framed varnished print mounted on canvas of Andersonville Prison; 5'7" x 3'10 1/2". (Item 9)

 

Rebel Flags: The different flags used by the Confederate States from 1861 to 1865, procured at Ashville, N.C., by J. J. Brown and presented to the Post by him, July 11, 1898. (Item 10)

 

Framed print of Cavalry: 1' 1/2" x 3'. (Item 11). Framed print of Artillery: 1895; oak frame 18" x 28". (Item 12). Framed print of Infantry: 1895. (Item 13).

 

Custer's Last Charge: Presented to the Post by James B. Safford, late Lieut. and Adjt. 10th Ind. Cav., and member of Espy Post.  Framed lithograph of 1896, approximately 3' x 5.  (Item 14)

 

McKinley Memorial Certificate: Presented to the Post by W. H. H. Lea. 8" x 10" certificate in white mat, 1 1/4" around, in wood frame, painted silver, 14" x 16",.with wood back. (Item 15)

 Carbine: Was found under the dead body of a Confederate soldier on the battlefield of Pittsburg Landing, just after the battle, by James McClelland Henderson, then Captain of a U.S. Transport. The carbine was given to Geo. W. Foster by Wm. Henderson, son of Capt. Henderson, on May 13, 1901; was presented to the Post by Geo. W. Foster. Received for the Post by W. H. H. Lea. Sharps Carbine; pat. Oct. 5, 1852, stamped "E. S. Lawrence Pat. Apr. 12th 1859. (Item 16)

Canteen: Was picked up by Wm. P. Mansfield, then a boy eight years old, on the battlefield of Chancellorsville, Va., some time after the battle while in company with his father and grandfather, their home being only 10 miles from the battlefield. The canteen was painted some years ago by his sister, to keep it from rusting. Was procured from Wm. P. Mansfield of Washington, D.C., January, 1906, in his possession over 40 years. (Item 17)

  Carbine: Was found on the battlefield of Trevilian, Va., by Wm. P. Mansfield, then 10 years old; the battle was with Gen. Sheridan's Cavalry. Was procured from Wm. P. Mansfield of Washington, D.C., January, 1906, after being in his possession for over 40 years. (Item 18)

Various Ephemera: Was picked up on the battlefield of Chancellorsville, Wilderness and Trevilian, Va., and are parts of knapsacks, belts, saddles, etc. Secured from Mr. Wm. P. Mansfield of Washington, D.C., January, 1906, after being in his possession over 40 years. (Item 20)

Pine Knot with Grape Shot: Pine knot with grape shot embedded was found on the battlefield of Chickamauga, Tenn., in 1900, by A. B. Pitkens of Providence, R.I. Was by him presented to James J. Brown on March 26, 1900. Several years later, when Mr. Brown [was] removing south, he presented it to Dr. R. L. Walker, Sr. Secured from Dr. Walker for Memorial Hall, May, 1906. (Item 89)

Bible: This Bible was sent to Newton H. Phillips, Co. B, 61st Regiment, Pa. Vols., by his wife July, 1864. Was carried by him through the battles of Charleston, Va., August 21, 1864; Winchester, Va., August 21, 1864; Winchester, Va.; September 19, 1864; Fishers Hill, Va., September 22, 1864, and Cedar Creek, Va., October 19, 1864. The Bible was in his knapsack when he was wounded at Cedar Creek, Va. The Bible was brought home with him at the time of his discharge, June 28, 1865. Has been in his possession 44 years. Secured from him and his wife, November, 1908, for Memorial Hall. (Item 127)

Spoon: Silver spoon. Was owned and carried by Thomas N. Lea, Sergt. Co. I, 112th Regt., Pa. Vet. Vols. Was used by him daily from November 27, 1861, to December 3, 1864. Was in his possession until his death, March 4, 1899, then came into the possession of Miss Ada Lea, Woodville, Pa., and by her presented to G.A.R. Memorial Room in 1910. (Item 155)

Bullet: This is a Confederate bullet that wounded Corporal John M. Boyce, Co. K, 1st Pa. Cavalry, at the battle of New Hope Church, Va., November 27, 1863. When taken to the hospital and his boot removed, the ball fell on the floor, his pants being inside his boot. The ball, after passing through his leg, had not force left to go through the pants and fell into the boot. Has been in his possession over 47 years. Presented by him to G.A.R. Memorial Hall, March 3, 1911. (Item 161)

Block of Pine Wood: From battlefield of Spottsylvania, Va. This was cut from a tree standing in what is known as the Bloody Angle, the spot where Gen. Hancock made the most terrible fight of the war. A piece of broken shell is embedded in the wood. Was cut from the tree several years after the war. Has been in the possession of Mr. Wm. P. Mansfield over 40 years. Was procured from him January, 1906. (Item 21)

Block of Pine Wood: From the battlefield of Spottsylvania, Va. This was cut from a tree standing in what is known as the Bloody Angle, the spot where Gen. Hancock made the terrible fight of the war. A bullet is embedded in the wood, which was cut from the tree several years after the war, and has been in the possession of Wm. P. Mansfield of Washington, D.C., over 40 years. Was procured from him January, 1906.  Block of wood with shell fragment embedded.  (Item 22)

Pine Wood and Bullet: Was secured by W. H. H. Lea in 1881 while visiting the old battlefields of Virginia, while standing on the hillside between the Union and rebel works and directly in front of Fort Steadman, on the ground over which General Gordon charged, March, 1865. Some colored men were cutting wood on the ground. After splitting a cut of the log open, this bullet was found in same and this block was cut out and handed me. After placing the pieces of the log together, we found it to be a rebel bullet. Has been in the possession of W. H. H. Lea 25 years. Secured from him January, 1906, for Memorial Hall.  Block of wood containing bullet. (Item 50)

Pipe: Was used by John Keenan, Co. I, 112 Regt., Pa. Vet. Vols. Was brought home when discharged, February 28, 1865. Has been in possession of his family 42 years. Presented to Memorial Hall, April 29, 1907, by his wife, Mrs. Matilda Keenan, No. 328 Rowland Avenue, Carnegie, Pa.  Mouthpiece has broken off from the bowl; made of wood with silver shank band; gutta percha mouthpiece.  (Item 113)

Granite:  Is a chip off Penna. monument in the National Cemetery, Andersonville, Ga. Secured by J. T. Bickell, Co. D, 39th Ind. Vol. Inft., who served six months in Andersonville prison. Given to his son, C. M. Bickell, while visiting his father at Byron, Ga., in 1907. Presented to Memorial Hall by C. M. Bickell, August, 1907.  Approximately 3" x 2" on brown velvet. (Item 124)

Bullet: Was presented to W. H. H. Lea, Co. I, 112th Regt., Pa. Vet. Vols., while attending the dedication of a monument to his Regiment on the battlefield of Cold Harbor, October 20, 1909. This bullet was found by the Superintendent of the Cold Harbor National Cemetery, while clearing the grounds. Placed in Memorial Hall, January, 1910.  Appears to be .57 Enfield? Bullet. (Item 157)

Six Bullets: Were secured by W. H. H. Lea, Co. I, 112th Regt., Pa. Vet. Vols., while visiting the battlefield of Fredericksburg, Va., October 23, 1909. Had laid on the field for over 40 years. The bullets were collected from different parts of the field. Placed in Memorial Hall January, 1911.  One .69 caliber; four .58 caliber; one .54 caliber.  (Item 158)

Collection of Bullets: Were picked up on the battlefields of Petersburg, Chapins Farm and Fredericksburg, Va., and Gettysburg, Pa., by W. H. H. Lea, Lieut. Co. I, 112th Regt., Pa. Vet. Vols., while visiting these fields in 1884. Have been in his possession 27 years. Presented to G.A.R. Memorial Room, February, 1911.  Collection of 17 bullets on burgundy felt consists of 8 unfired .58 caliber minies, 1 Williams cleaner bullet, 7 spent rounds; 1 approximately .25 caliber bullet. Total of 17. (Item 160)

 

Haversack: Was found on Wilderness battlefield by Wm. H. Mansfield. On the inside of haversack the name of Frank Griffin, 28th Mass. Vols., is plainly stamped. Was procured from Wm. P. Mansfield of Washington, D.C., January, 1906, who was present when found. (Item 25)

 

Bridle, Bit and Chain: Bridle, bit and chain. Was found on the battlefield of Trevilian, Va., by Wm. H. Mansfield, Sheriff of Spottsylvania Co., Va., and a member of the 9th Virginia Cavalry, C.S.A. Was procured from Wm. P. Mansfield of Washington, D.C., January, 19906. Was in his possession over 40 years. "U.S." device on each side; chain in herringbone pattern. (Item 26)

Miscellaneous Collection of U.S. and C.S. Relics: A miscellaneous collection of U.S. and C.S. relics. From the battlefield of the Wilderness, Spottsylvania and Travillians, Va. Found by Wm. P. Mansfield, a resident of Spottsylvania Co., Va., now of Washington, D.C. Secured from him January, 1906, and were in his possession over 40 years. (Item 36)

3 U.S. Brass Buttons: Three U.S. brass buttons. Were secured by W. H. H. Lea from Mr. R. Lane, owner of the Crater farm at Petersburg, Va. On this farm the Confederate fort was blown up during the Battle of the Crater on July 30, 1864. The following full description of finding was clipped from the Petersburg paper of April 2, 1910. The paper was sent to W. J. Winstein and by him turned over to W. H. H. Lea, who at once communicated with Mr. Lane, requesting some part of the relics for our Memorial Hall. On July 13, 1910, Mr. Lane forwarded the three buttons. (Item 151)

Saddle Crupper: Was found on the battlefield of Trevilian, Va., by Wm. H. Mansfield, Sheriff of Spottsylvania Co., Va., and a member of the 9th Virginia Cavalry, C.S.A. Was procured from Wm. P. Mansfield of Washington, D.C., January, 1906. Was in his possession over 40 years. #81 stamped on leather on ring end. (Item 27)

U.S. Saddle Pockets: Was found on the battlefield of Trevilian, Va., by Wm. H. Mansfield, Sheriff of Spottsylvania Co., Va., and a member of the 9th Virginia Cavalry, C.S.A. Was procured from Wm. P. Mansfield of Washington, D.C., January, 1906. Was in his possession over 40 years. (Item 28)

 

C.S. Saddle Pockets: Was found on the battlefield of Trevilian, Va., by Wm H. Mansfield, Sheriff of Spottsylvania Co., Va., and a member of the 9th Virginia Cavalry, C.S.A. Was procured from Wm. P. Mansfield of Washington, D.C., January, 1906. Was in his possession over 40 years. (Item 29)

 

Knapsack: Was found on the battlefield of the Wilderness, Va., May, 1864, by Wm. P. Mansfield, near the dead body of a Union soldier. It was bright and new at the time, and for that reason attracted his attention, among hundreds of others scattered through the timbers. Both owner's name and regiment was stamped on it, but has been faded out by time. Was procured from the finder, Wm. P. Mansfield, of Washington, D.C., January, 1906. Was in his possession over 40 years. (Item 30)

Epaulette: "A short time after the battle of Chancellorsville, Va., May, 1863, the slaves from the plantation of GrandfatherRev. James L. Powell and from my father's plantation, Wm. H. Mansfield, were sent down on the battlefields to gather up clothing and blankets. Near Chancellorsville, house occupied during the early part of the fighting as Gen. Hooker's quarters, aslave, Uncle Nelson, belonging to my grandfather, pulled out of the weeds and mud a very full and long broadcloth overcoat, with cape attached; on the shoulders of which was this and another epaulette. I witnessed, and though only eight years and four months old, remembered this incident well. The epaulettes were taken from the coat a few days later and given to me, and the coat later cut up and made into a suit for my grandfather, the Rev. James L. Powell, who was a Baptist preacher. The other epaulette, boy like, I cut up and destroyed. The coat was evidently the property of a superior officer, I suppose a member of Gen. Hooker's staff." Procured from Mr. Wm. P. Mansfield of Washington, D.C., January, 1906, a son of Wm. H. Mansfield and grandson of the Rev. James L. Powell of Spottsylvania Co., Va. (Item 31)

Granite from Little Round Top: Is a chip off the boulder on top of Little Round Top, Gettysburg over which Colonel Vincent fell dead, and a few minutes later Captain Hazlett fell dead across the body of Colonel Vincent. Secured by W. H. H. Lea while at Gettysburg, 1884 at the time they were chipping off the top of the boulder to place the Vincent and Hazlett monument. Has been in the possession of W. H. H. Lea for 22 years. Secured from him January, 1906 for Memorial Hall. (Item 54)

U.S. Belt Buckle: Found on the battlefield of Bell Plains, Va., by James B. Riley, Co. F, 6th Pa. Heavy Artillery, in 1864. Has been in his possession 42 years. Secured from him for Memorial Hall, February 26, 1906. (Item 75).

Bridle Belt: Owned by Col. O. H. Rippey, 61st Regiment, Pa. Vols. Was from the bridle used by the Colonel when he was shot from his horse at noon, May 31, 1862, at Fair Oaks, Va. The bit was secured at the time by George Richard, suttler of the Regiment, by him presented to Alexander Thompson, Co. B, 61st Reg., Pa. Vols., of Murraysville, Pa., in May, 1906. Mr. Thompson presented it to Col. W. J. Glenn, who was Captain of Co. E, 61st Reg., Pa. Vols., and was Sergeant Major of the Regiment at the time of Col. Rippey's death, and was near the Colonel when he fell from his horse, dead. Presented to Memorial Hall by Col. W. J. Glenn, May 28, 1906.(Item 90)

Reproduction of Hat Ornament: Hat ornament. The dress hat of the army from 1861 to 1865 was worn with one side turned up and held in place by brass ornament; also held the black feather in place, was found by Wm. R. Yates of Carnegie, Pa., on Bolivar Heights, near Harpers Ferry, Va., in 1899. Has been in his possession 10 years, and presented by him to G.A.R. Memorial Room April 6, 1911. (Item 162)

Tin Plate with Corps Badge: Tin plate with corps badge; blue felt corps badge. See Item 31. (Item N22)

Small Piece of Knapsack: Found on the Wilderness battlefield after the war by Wm. P. Mansfield, a resident of Spottsylvania Co., Va., now of Washington, D.C. Has the Company and Regiment stamped on same. Secured from him January, 1906, and was in his possession over 40 years. (item 37)

Petrified Wood: From Spottsylvania Co., Va. Secured from Wm. P. Mansfield of Washington, D.C., January, 1906, and was in his possession over 40 years.  (Item 38)

Pieces of Shell, Grape, etc: This collection was picked up by W. H. H. Lea in 1884 while attending the Dept. of Pa., G.A.R., encampment. The seven pieces were all found on the field over which General Pickett and his brave Virginians charged on July 3, 1863, at Gettysburg, Pa. Secured from W. H. H. Lea January, 19906, for Memorial Hall. Have been in his possession 22 year. (Item 47)

Grape Shot, Bullets and Breast Plate: Were picked up by W. H. H. Lea in 1881 while visiting the old battlefields in Virginia. The bullets were taken from the Union breast works, grape shot near Fort Steadman, breast plate near Fort Hill, Petersburg, Va. Have been in possession of W. H. H. Lea 25 years. Secured from him January, 1906, for Memorial Hall.  Mounted on old collar box: 1 piece grape shot, 1 .58 minie, 1 .57 Enfield, 2 spent bullets. (Item 51)

Shell: Found on the battlefield of Bull Run, Va., by Moses M. Bell, Co. A, 100th Reg., Pa. Vet. Vols., in 1891. Has been in his possession 15 years. Secured from him for Memorial Hall, April 18, 1906. Hodgkiss bolt shell; stamped patent Oct. 9th, 1855 (Man. date May 14, 1861); has lead expansion ring, deactivated. (Item 80)

 

Straps and Buckles: Were found on the battlefield of the Wilderness, Va., after the war, by Wm. P. Mansfield, then a resident of Spottsylvania Co., Va.Were secured from Mr. Wm. P. Mansfield, January, 1906, and were in his possession over 40 years. Tag: Battle of the Wilderness May 1864. (Item 39)

 

Shotgun: Was secured by James T. Couch, Company H, 62d Regiment, Pa. Vol. Infantry, on October 20,1863,nearthebattlefields of Culpepper and Cedar Mountain, Va. He brought the gun home with him in December, 1863, when on furlough. Was secured from him January, 1906, after being in his possession over 40 years. (Item 40)

 

Bayonet: Carried by Daniel H. Rice, Company I, 102d Regiment, Pa. Vol. Infantry, from July 11, 1862, to June 28, 1865. Was brought home by him and was in his possession over 44 years. Mr. Rice says that at the battle of Flint Hill, Va., in a charge, it came to a hand to hand conflict. He killed a rebel by plunging this bayonet into his body. Secured from Mr. Rice January, 1906, for Memorial Hall.  (Item 41)

Bayonet: Was found in the old rifle pits at Chancellorsville, Va., battlefield by Wm. J. Steen, Co. G, 136th Regt., Pa. Vols., while visiting the old battlefield in 1903. Has been in his possession four years. Secured from him for Memorial Hall, April 8, 1907. (Item 114)

Bayonet: Was found by James A. Boles, about 1891. Mr. Boles, while passing through the timber on the battlefield of Chancellorsville, Va., the bayonet was seen high up, sticking in the trunk of a pine tree. The tree was cut down and the bayonet and wood cut out. The theory is that a Confederate sharp shooter had stuck the bayonet in the tree to support his leg or used it for a rest for his rifle. The tree was in the Confederate lines, opposite the Chancellorsville house. Mr. Boles died several years ago. Was secured from Mr. Bole's family by James C. Harper, late Co. G, 123d Regt., Pa. Vol. Inft., while visiting the battlefield in 1909, the Boles family living near the battlefield. Presented to the G.A.R. Memorial Hall, 1910. (Item 173)

Bayonet: .58 caliber; Enfield; stamped 9068 on the socket.(Item N27)

 

Grape Shot: Found at Devil's Den, Gettysburg, Pa. in 1902, by Daniel H. Rice, late Company I, 102d Reg. Pa. Vol. Infantry.Secured from him January, 1906, for Memorial Hall. (Item 43)

Three-pound Solid Shot: From the first battle of Bull Run. This shot passed through the knapsack of M. M. Bell, Co. A, 100th Reg., Pa. Vet. Vols. Has been in his possession 44 years. Secured from him for Memorial Hall, April 18, 1906. (Item 82)

Grape Shot: Was presented to E. W. McCort by John Livers of Gettysburg, Pa. Was found by him on the battlefield over which Pickett charged July 3, 1863. Presented to Memorial Hall by E. W. McCort, January 14, 1907.  (Item 98)

Song Last of Old Lee: This song was composed by John Hogan, Co. F, 87th Reg., Pa. Vols., just after the surrender of General Lee and before he was discharged and was printed in Richmond, Va. While the army was on the way to Washington, D.C., to be discharged, this copy was presented by John Hogan to C. M. Lea, Co. G, 87th Reg., Pa. Vols., in Richmond, Va., 1865. Has been in Lea's possession 42 years. Secured from him for Memorial Hall, February, 1907.  Mounted under glass; taped edges; waterstains; on back is written "C.M. Lea. Feb. 8th 1907." (Item 108)

Brick: This brick was taken from the wall of the Chancellorsville house, Chancellorsville, Va., November 10, 1908, by James C. Harper, late Co. G, 123d Pa. Vols., while visiting the battlefield. In this house General Jos. Hooker had his headquarters during the battle of Chancellorsville, May, 1863. This brick was secured from the east end of the building, the building at the time being unoccupied. Presented to Memorial Room by Jos. C. Harper, December, 1908. (Item 132)

Pine Cone: This pine cone was taken from a pine tree grown up in the crater in the Confederate fort in front of Petersburg, Va., blown up by the Union army, July 30, 1864. The cone was secured from the tree November 12, 1908, by James C. Harper, late Co. G, 123d Regt., Pa. Vols., while visiting the battlefields around Petersburg, Va., and by him presented to Memorial Hall, December, 1908. (Item 138)

Solid Cannon Ball: This solid shot, weighing 1 lb. 13 oz., was found by Thos. E. Morgan, Co. E, 155th Regt., Pa. Vols., and Joseph S. Hope, Co. H, 62d Regt., Pa. Vols., on Little Round Top, Gettysburg battlefield, while attending the dedication of the monument to the 155th Regt., Pa. Vols., September 17, 1886. When found, near the monument, the ball was only partly exposed above the ground and had been buried over 23 years, and has been in the possession of Thos. E. Morgan 23 years. Secured from him for Memorial Hall, January, 1909. (Item 139)

Door Lock: (Item N24)

Hand Grenade: Secured at government sale of army supplies in Pittsburgh, Pa., January, 1906, by W. H. H. Lea. The shell was patented August 20, 1861. Was used to defend forts and breast work by throwing them by hand among the charging columns when near the fort or breast works. Placed in Memorial Hall January, 1906. (Item 45)

Cotton: Was picked from the cotton bushes in 1881 by W. H. H. Lea, late Lieutenant of Co. I, 112th Reg., Pa. Vols., while on a visit to the Virginia battlefield, from the narrow strip of ground between the Union and rebel lines and directly in front of the rebel fort at Petersburg, Va., blown up July 30, 1864. Over this ground the charging columns passed. Almost every foot of this ground was covered with Union dead or stained by as brave blood as ever flowed from the veins of American soldiers. Has been in possession of W. H. H. Lea for 25 years. Secured from him January, 1906, for Memorial Hall. (Item 48)

Shells: Three pieces of shell were found by Matthew Quay Corbett on the battlefield of Gettysburg in August, 1906, in the field over which General Pickett charged, July 3, 1863. Secured from him for Memorial Hall, March 16, 19097. Shell fragments; 1 triangular with part of band on it; one circular piece; one with fuse threads inside. (Item 106)

Marble: This piece of marble is from the coping of the Granite house built over Providence Spring at Andersonville prison, Ga., built by the U.S. government. Was secured in 1907 by J. T. Bickell, Co. D, 39th Indiana Vol. Infantry, who served six months in this prison and at the present time lives near Andersonville, at Byron, Ga. Was given to his son, C. M. Bickell while visiting his father in 1907, to be presented to Memorial Hall. Secured from C. M. Bickell, August, 1907.  Approximately 3" x 2" on brown velvet. (Item 123)

 

 

 

Sword: Presented to Lieut. Samuel H. Davis by Company I, 112th Regiment, Pa. Vet. Vols., February,1863. Lieut. Davis was killed at Cold Harbor, Va., June 1, 1864. The sword was covered with his blood. Lieut. Thos. C. Sharp, while keeping the sword to be shipped to Lieut. Davis's parents at the first opportunity, was killed at Petersburg, Va., June 17, 1864, while wearing the sword, and was covered with his blood. The sword was then shipped to Mr.George Davis, father of Lieutenant Davis, by Adams Express Co. to Pittsburg, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. George Davis being noted rebel sympathizers, refusedto pay the express charges of one dollar on the sword of their loyal son who gave his life for his country. The sword was sold by Adams Express Co. at their office, Fifth Avenue, Pittsburg, Pa., as unclaimed goods in 1864. All trace of the sword was lost until 1884, when, through the earnest efforts of Enoch P.Holland and W. H. H. Lea, the sword was located in the possession of Benjamin Snively of Green Castle, Franklin Co., Pa., whose son, Isaac Snively, had purchased the sword at the sale. One dollar was then sent Mr. Snively by W. H. H. Lea, the amount paid at sale. The sword has been in the possession of W. H. H. Lea 22 years, and secured from him for Memorial Hall, January, 1906, who was also a member of Lieut. Davis's company, P.S. This sword had passed through the campaigns of the Wilderness, Chancellorsville, North Ann River, Cold Harbor, Va., and siege of Petersburg, Va., to June 17, 1864.--W.H.H.L.  Engraved sword blade is inscribed “Eisenhower” and “E. Pluribus Unim” on hilt. Presentation plate on scabbard: Presented to Lt. S. H. Davis by Co. I, 2nd Regt Penn Artillery Vol. Feb 1st 1863. (Item 52)

  The Daily Citizen of Vicksburg, Miss:  When General Grant's Army entered Vicksburg, Miss., July 4, 1863, the soldiers found in the office of the Daily Citizen the type all set up and wall paper cut, as they had made the last issue July 2. The Union soldiers added the note to the lower right-hand corner, and printed this paper from the type as found in the office on July 4, 1863. This copy is one printed July 4, 1863, and was secured by Thomas Jamison, 7th U.S. Cavalry, who was present when printed, and was in his possession 41 years, and was presented to W. H. H. Lea in 1904 by Thomas Jamison. Presented to Capt. Thomas Espy Post, 153, for memorial Hall, February 26, 1906, by W. H. H. Lea.  Written on pattern side: This paper was seized by Thos. Jamison after the capture of Vicksburg. Thos. Jamison is the only one eyed man who was enlisted in the U.S.A. He served under Gen. Custer after the Civil War & was discharged a short time previous to "Custer's Last Charge." He served throughout the Civil War in Kilpatrick's Cavalry, 7th Reg. Cav. (Item 59)

Clay from Dutch Gap Canal, Va.: Taken from the canal bed by Thomas N. Lea, Q.M. Sergt., Co. I., 112th Reg., Pa. Vet. Vols., in 1864, and was in his possession until the time of his death, March 4, 1899. Secured from his wife, Ada Lea, February 11, 1906, for Memorial Hall. (Item 60)

Bayonet: This bayonet was found on the Andersonville, Ga., prison grounds by J. T. Bickel, Co. D, 39th Regt., Ind. Vol. Inft., a member of Capt. Espy Post, 153, and at the present time keeper of the Andersonville National Cemetery. Was found while clearing the cemetery grounds. Was given to his son, Charles Bickel, while visiting his father in July, 1910. Was presented by Charles Bickel to G.A.R. Memorial Room, July, 1910. (Item 169)

Bayonet: triangular pattern; 1873; .45-.70 Springfield; standard markings. (Item N26) Bayonet: .58 Enfield. Poor condition. (Item N28)

Bayonet:  appears to be .58-.69 caliber; triangular; stamped with crossed rifles. (Item N29) Strap (blanket?): complete; intact, 3/4" x 33". (Item N30)

Drum and Stick: Was presented to Zacharias T. Benedick, drum boy of Co. A, 126th Ohio Vol. Infantry, by the members of his company, February 5, 1863. The drum was carried by him until his discharge at the close of the war, 1865. The drum and drummer boy passed through the following battles: Manasses Gap, Va.; Warenton, Va.; Foxes Ford, Va.; Bristo Station, Va.; Keyses Ford, Va.; Locust Grove, Va.; Mine Run, Va.; Wilderness, Va.; Spottsylvania, Va.; Cold Harbor, Va.; Petersburg, Va.; Weldon Railroad, Va.; Winchester, Va.; Fishers Hill, Va.; Cedar Creek, Va., back to Petersburg, Va., and Sailors Creek, Va. On this drum was sounded the first long roll, calling Sheridan's army to arms at Cedar Creek, October 19, 1864, when Sheridan was 20 miles away. The cap box and belt plate were used by him. Have been in his possession 43 years. Secured from him for Memorial Hall, February 15, 1906.  (Item 63)

 

Sword and Coat: Worn by George S. Drake, 1st Lieut. Co. B, 77th Regiment, Pa. Vet. Vols. Was worn by him in the campaigns in Tennessee and Texas. Was in his possession until the time of his death, September 28, 1897. Secured from his son, W. Samuel Drake, for Memorial Hall, February 20, 1906. The returned sword is marked “Schuler Hartley & Graham” and “New York”; “W Clauberg” and “Sj[o?]lingen surround a figure of a knight in armor. (Item 65)

Cane: Was cut from the timber on the battlefield of Piedmont, Va., by Capt. Charles Bolar of Stanton, Va., who served in Stonewall Jackson's Brigade in the Confederate army. Was by him presented to his old friend, Wm. E. Yates, of Carnegie, Pa. Secured from Mr. Yates for Memorial Hall, March, 1906. (Item 71)

Cane:  This cane was cut from Little Round Top, Gettysburg, in 1904, by Mark Gorison, and presented to his friend, Samuel A. Young, late Co. H, 62d Reg., Pa. Vols., and secured from him for Memorial Hall, May 30, 1907. (Item 118)

Cane: Was secured by Wm. England, Co. E, 9th Regt., Pa. Reserve Vol. Inft., while attending the dedication of the Penna. Soldiers' Memorial at Gettysburg, September, 1910. Was cut from Culp's Hill. Was presented by him to Memorial Hall, October, 1910.  Stamped "Culp's Hill -- Gettysburg Pa"; L-shaped grip. 9th Pa Veteran. (Item 150)

 

Bridle Bit—U.S.: Was found on the battlefield of Bull Run in 1865 by Peter Hartz, Battery G, 5th Reg., Pa. Artillery, while re-burying the Union dead. Has been in his possession 41 years. Secured from him for Memorial Hall, March, 1906. Brass; two rosettes stamped "U.S."; large ring on one end. (Item 76)

 

Sword: Was found on Bradocks Field battlefield by Elijah Sanders, and by him given to his grandson, Henry C. Sanders, of Green Tree, Pa., by him given to John Wise of Scott Township. Has been in possession of Mr. Wise over 30 years. Secured from him for Memorial Hall, April 9, 1906.  French and Indian War period; blade 20 ½". (Item 77)

Blanket (Only Straps Left):. One half of a government blanket, carried and used by John Schumacher, Co. D, 18th Pa. Cavalry, 1st Brigade, 3d Division, 1st Cavalry Corps. Used by him for two years and nine months. Was in his possession until his death in 1865. Was in his wife's possession 20 years, to 1885, then in possession of his daughter from 1885 to 1894, nine years; then came into the possession of his youngest son, Fred Schumacher, of Main Street, Carnegie, Pa. Has been in his possession 13 years. Secured from him for Memorial Hall, March 28, 1907. (Item 110)

Artillery Saber: length 32"; stand leather grip wrap; painted gold.  (Item N38)

Declaration of Independence:  Presented to Memorial Hall by John R. Knepper, editor of the Valley Signal, April, 1906.  Framed facsimile of Declaration of Independence in 1 1/2" wide mat and black wood frame 16 1/2" x 22". (Item 79)

Pine Wood andBullet: Wood was cut from the battlefield of Cold Harbor, Va., in 1889. Bullet was found while working into flooring boards at the planing mill of Thomas Stagg, Cary Street, below 14th Street, Richmond, Va., in 1890. Was worked by a Confederate soldier, and by him turned over to D. E. McLean of Wilcox Street, Carnegie, who was working in the mill at the time. Has been in D. E. McLean's possession 16 years. Secured from him for Memorial Hall, May 10, 1906. Tongue-in-groove molding, approximately 2" x 4". (Item 85)

 

Rifle and Bayonet: U.S. rifle, made at Harper's Ferry, Va., in 1859, found on the battlefield of Gettysburg, Pa., at the close of the war by James J. Brown, Co. K, 12th Regiment, Pa. Vols., and by him presented to Dr. R. L. Walker, Sr. Has been in his possession 16 years. Secured from Dr. Walker for Memorial Hall, May, 1906.  Musket; lock plate stamped "U.S. Harper's Ferry, 1859"; breech of muzzle stamped 1858; lock plate missing Maynard automatic priming system; also missing screw that holds on lock plate; stock is stamped "L.A." under the lockplate bolts; wood is broken near nose cap; ramrod is missing; has patch box; breech is also stamped "V.P." with very tiny eagle below; viewed and proofed. (Item 87)

Cape:  This cape belonged to two complete sets of uniforms for two regiments. Presented to the U.S. government by the French government in 1861. The outfits were to go to the two best drilled regiments in the Army of the Potomac. The 62d Regiment, Pa. Vols., and the 83d Regiment, Pa. Vols., secured the outfits. The uniforms being of the Zouave pattern and very heavy material, were only worn by the regiments several times. This cape was worn by George W. Freeman, Co. H, 62d Regiment, Pa. Vols. Was in his possession until 1870, when removing to California, turned it over to his friend, Matthew Andrews, Co. C, 6th Wis. Vols., and has been in his possession 36 years. The fact that this cape was presented to the U.S. by the French government makes it a relic of great value. Secured from Matthew Andrews for Memorial Hall, June, 1906.  Dark blue wool; 4 buttons (pewter?) with eagle stamped. (Item 91)

 

Rifle: Was carried and used by John Bowles, Co. I, 187th Regiment, Pa. Vols. Was brought home by him at close of the war, in 1865, and has been in his possession 42 years. Secured from him for Memorial Hall, October 22, 1906.  Contract musket "E Robinson New York," 1864. (Item 93)

 

Battle of Gettysburg: Presented to Memorial Hall by W. H. H. Lea, December 10, 1906.  Framed varnished print depicting Battle of Gettysburg 1-3, 1863; 3" light wood frame, 30 1/2" x 3'9". (Item 95)

 

Picture of Espy Post:  Enlarged from a picture of the Post, taken May 30, 1903. Enlarged by Carnegie Lodge of Elks and presented to Memorial Room, March, 1906. (Item 96)

 

Silk Flag: This flag was purchased by the Upper St. Clair Guards in 1860, costing $46.25. This company was commanded by Capt. Thos. Espy, Upper St. Clair Township, Allegheny Co., Pa. On July 4, 1861, the St. Clair Guards became Co. H, 62d Reg., Pa. Vols., with Thos. Espy as Captain. This flag was carried by them to Harrisburg and not allowed. Company flags were returned by Capt. Espy to his home. Has been in the possession of Capt. Thos. Espy's family 46 years. Secured from the family for Memorial Hall, February, 1907.  National Colors; St. Clair Guard in gold on white stripe; approximately 6' x 4'. (Item 101)

 

Epaulettes: Was worn by Capt. Thos. Espy of the St. Clair Guards of Upper St. Clair township, Allegheny Co., Pa. Was worn by him when the St. Clair Guards became Co. H, 62d Reg., Pa. Vols. Was returned to his family July, 1861, from Harrisburg, Pa. Has been in the possession of his family 46 years. Secured from his family for Memorial Hall, February, 1907. (Item 103)

 

Hat: Was worn by Capt. Thos. Espy, St. Clair Guards of Upper St. Clair township, Allegheny Co., Pa. Was worn by him when the St. Clair Guards became Co. H, 62d Reg., Pa. Vols. Was returned to his family July, 1861, from Harrisburg, Pa. Has been in the possession of his family 46 years. Secured from the family for Memorial Hall, February, 1907.  Shako; manufacturer's tag W. W. Wilson, Pittsburgh, Pa.  (Item 104)

Sketch of Camp Humphreys: This sketch was made by Private Chas. F. McKenna, Co. E, 155th Regt., Pa. Vols., in 1863. Reprints made in 1907. In the winter of 1862 and 1863, the 155th, 133d, 123d and 131st Regiments, Pa. Vols., occupied this camp, which was known as Camp Humphreys, near Falmouth, Va. Presented to Memorial Hall, April 8, 1907, by Judge Chas. F.McKenna. (Item 111)

 

Memorial Hall: To be erected by Allegheny Co. in honor of the soldiers and sailors of Allegheny County, Pa. Secured from the County Commissioners by Post Commander Wm. M. Kirby, and by him presented to the Post, May 27, 1907. (Item 116)

Monument: Erected by Capt. Thos. Espy Post, 153, Dept. Pa., G.A.R., and Gen. Jas. A. Garfield Post, 215, Dept. Pa., G.A.R., in Grand Army lot in Chartiers Cemetery. The contract for the erection was let to the Ryegate Granite Co. of Ryegate, Vermont, in 1887, at a cost of fifteen hundred ($1,500) dollars. The monument was dedicated July 21, 1888, at three o'clock P.M. The following program was carried out at the services: Prayer by Rev. Wm. Lynch; music, "Mustered Out," Allegheny Quartette Club; original poem, Miss Josie S. Sholes; unveiling of monument; music, "Unreturning Braves," Allegheny Quartette Club; dirge, St. Luke's Brass Band; oration, Col. John A. Danks; music, "America," Allegheny Quartette Club; doxology; benediction, Rev. Beasom. The day was fine, over three thousand persons were present in the cemetery. The ribbon badge was used by W. H. H. Lea on day of dedication. The engraving was enlarged for W. H. H. Lea and presented by him to Memorial Hall, September 23, 1907.  Print of G.A.R. Monument in Chartier's Cemetery in 27 1/2" x 3 1/2' wood frame; G.A.R. ribbon inside; dated July 21, 1888. (Item 121)

Abraham Lincoln:  Presented to Memorial Hall February 15, 1908, by John B. Knepper, Main Street, Carnegie, Pa.  Picture; 18" x 24"; oak frame. (Item 125)

 

 

 

Hornets' Nest and Canteen: Found by the sons of S. A. Satterwhite, late a member of the 6th Louisiana Tigers, Confederate army, now residing in Fredericksburg, Va. He, with his sons, cut it from a pine tree, 30 feet from the ground, near where General Lee's headquarters were at the battle of Fredericksburg, Va., December 13, 1862. After it was cut from the tree, it was found the nest had been built around a Union canteen. Was found and cut from the tree in 1900. James C. Harper, late of Co. G, 123d Regt., Pa. Vols., while attending the dedication of the monument to General Humphreys at Fredericksburg, Va., November 11, 1908, the nest, with canteen in same, was presented to him by Mr. S. A. Satterwhite, who also took Mr. Harper and showed him the tree and limb the nest was cut from. Was brought home by Mr. Harper, who at the time was commander of Capt Thos. Espy Post, 153, G.A.R., and by him presented to Memorial Hall, December, 1908.  (Item 130)

Cartridges: These cartridges were brought home by Thos. E. Morgan, late Co. D, 155th Regt., Pa. Vols., at the time of his discharge, July 21, 1865. These cartridges were taken from his cartridge box when he was discharged. Have been in his possession 44 years. Presented by Thos. E. Morgan to Memorial Hall, January, 1909. (Item 134)

Bible: This Bible was found by Mrs. Wm. Davis in the attic of the house at No. 457 Broadway Ext., and occupied before Davis by Isaac Heister, late Co. H, 77th Regt., Pa. Vols. Heister now deceased, we cannot positively tell who this Bible was presented to by the New York Bible Society, as Conrad Heister erected and was the only one that occupied the above house before Mr. Wm. Davis. Was presented to Memorial Hall by Mr. Wm. Davis, January, 1909.  Approximately 3" x 5". (Item 135)

 Soldiers' Memorial:   The Memorial roll of Co. B, 102d Regt., Pa. Vols., Thos. E. Kirkbride, Captain. This roll has been in the family of Capt. Kirkbride 47 years. Presented to Memorial Hall by Chas E. and George T. Kirkbride, sons of Capt. Kirkbride, January, 1909.  Wood oak frame, 19" x 23". (Item 136)

Corps Badges: The idea of corps badges had its origin with Gen. Philip Kearney before his death, September 1, 1862. The first application of the badge was known as the Kearney Patch, and was intended to be used by the officers only. In general orders, issued September 4, 1862, by Gen. D. R. Birney, announcing the death of General Kearny, and also ordered the continued wearing of the Kearny Patch in honor of Gen. Phil Kearney, to wear a distinguishing badge extended widely from this simple beginning. Other Divisions of the army had begun to adopt some kind of a badge. On March 21, 1863, Gen. Joseph Hooker, then in command of the Army of the Potomac, promulgated a scheme of army corps badges for the purpose of ready recognition of corps, divisions and brigades of the army, and to prevent injustice by reports of straggling and misconduct through mistake as to their organization. On May 12, 1863, at Falmouth, Va., General Hooker again issued an order showing that the orders issued on March 21, 1863, were not to be a dead letter, and that the badge worn by the troops when lost or torn off must be immediately replaced. Provost marshals will arrest as stragglers, all other troops found without badges, and return them to their commands, under guard.  There were twenty-five (25) army corps in the service at different times exclusive of cavalry, engineers and signal corps. The same cause which operated to reduce brigades and divisions naturally decimated corps, so that some of the corps were consolidated, as for example, the first and third corps were merged in the second, fifth and sixth corps in the spring of 1864, at about the same time the eleventh and twelfth corps were united to form the twentieth corps.  The formation of army corps was designed by Gen. Joseph Hooker in 1863 to carry out the plan of the three first divisions, to take the National colors, red, white and blue, respectively, and to still carry out the three rules. Each corps was to have three divisions, each division to have three brigades, each brigade to have three regiments. The color of the first division red, the second white and the third blue. Pratt's light division of the sixth corps was green. The fourth division of the ninth corps was green. (Item 141)

Poem:  This poem was composed by Miss Josie S. Sholes, and was read by her at dedication of Soldiers' monument in Chartiers Cemetery, July 21, 1888. Printed and framed by Joseph Carlisle, Co. I, 112th Regt., Pa. Vet. Vols. Presented to Capt. Thos. Espy Memorial Room by Joseph Carlisle, September 13, 1909. (Item 142)

Jeff Davis' Bond:  A photograph copy of the bail bond given by Jefferson Davis, late President of the Confederate States, on May 13, 1867. Secured in Richmond, Va., October 21, 1909, by W. H. H. Lea, late Lieutenant Co. I, 112th Regt., Pa. Vet. Vols., while attending the dedication of a monument to his Regiment on the battlefield of Cold Harbor, Va., and presented to Capt. Thos. Espy Post, 153, G.A.R., Memorial Room, November 22, 1909. (Item 143)

 Poem: "America's Sons, Brave and True, Follow Their Flag and Our Country's Flag Bearers," composed by Nathaniel Carter Deane, late Company D, 21st Mass. Vol. Infantry. Presented to Capt. Thos. Espy Memorial Room, October, 1909. (Item 144)

 

 Edwin M'Masters Stanton: Born 1814, died 1869. The great war secretary of the Civil War from 1862 to 1868, was nominated by General Grant as Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, but died soon afterward. This picture was the property of Christian Steel, late Co. H, 78th Regt., Pa. Vol. Inft. After his death, in March, 1910, his wife presented same to Capt. Thos. Espy Memorial Room. (Item 145)

Organ: Was presented to Capt. Thos. Espy Post, 153, G.A.R., Memorial Room by the First Presbyterian Church of Carnegie, Pa., for use in our Hall and on Memorial Days. Ornate wood casing; approximately 6' high by 4' high; 2' deep; "Loring & Blake, Palace Organ"; manufacturers carpeted pedals; ball and claw adjustable screw stool. (Item 147)

 

 

Silk Flag: Was presented to the National Lancers, a State Company, afterwards Co. K, 1st Pa. Vol. Cavalry Regiment. The flag was presented to the Company by the ladies of Bridgeville and vicinity on the eve of their departure for Washington, D.C., August, 1861. The presentation was made on the lawn of the present residence of Albert B. Murray, Bridgeville, Pa. The presentation address was made by Rev. C. G. Braddock, then pastor of Bethany Presbyterian Church, Bridgeville, and received on behalf of the company by Lieutenant S. W. Morgan. After receiving the regulation flag from the State, this flag was returned to the home of Capt. Wm. Boyce, then Captain of the company. Has been in the possession of Capt. Boyce's family until 1910, when it was turned over to John M. Boyce, a member of the Company, to be placed in G.A.R. Memorial Hall, Carnegie, Pa., and was turned over to Memorial Hall by him, January 11, 1911.  (Item 154)

Case of Relics: Were collected by Thos. E. Morgan, Co. E, 155th Regt., Pa. Vol. Inft., while visiting the different battlefields, Gettysburg, Fredericksburg, Petersburg, Wilderness, Chancellorsville, Spottsylvania, North Anna, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Richmond and Appomattox. Have been in his possession over 40 years. Presented by him to G.A.R. Memorial Hall, February, 1911.  Seashells, rocks, pine cones, doll, etc. (Item 163)

 Battle of Shiloh: Presented to G.A.R. Memorial Hall by Thos. E. Morgan, Co. E, 155th Regt., Pa. Vol. Inft., February, 1911. Print of watercolor, April 6-7, 1862, in gold and black wood frame, 22 1/2" x 29". (Item 164)

Martha Washington: Presented to G.A.R. Memorial Hall by Thos. E. Morgan, Co. E, 155th Regt., Pa. Vol. Inft., February, 1911.  Print in wood frame, 23" x 29". (Item 165)

Admiral George Dewey:  Born at Montpelier, Vt., 1837, graduated from Annapolis Naval Academy 1858, served from 1861 to 1865 with Admiral Farragut and Porter. For heroic service at the battle of Manila, May 1, 1898, President Wm. McKinley promoted him from Commodore to Rear Admiral. Presented to G.A.R. Memorial Room by W. H. H. Lea, March 11, 1911.  (Item 168)

Lincoln's Gettysburg Address: Presented to G.A.R. Memorial Room by W. H. H. Lea, March, 1911. The frame was furnished by A. D. Walker, late 1st Sergt. Co. C, 126th Regt., Ohio Vol. Inft.  Print in oak frame, 19 1/2" x 24”. (Item 170)

Morning Report Book:  This morning report book of Co. I, 2nd Artillery, 112th Regt., Pa. Vet. Vols., for December 1865, and signed by W. H. H. Lea, Lieut., commanding the Company, was brought home by him February 15, 1866, at the time of discharge. Has been in his possession over 45 years. Presented to Memorial Room March 27, 1911.  Report book of William G. ? Pa. Vet. Volunteers 2nd Artillery - Dec. 1865; 1" oak frame, 23 1/2" x 18". (Item 171)

Morning Report Book: This morning report book of Co. I, 2nd Artillery, 112th Regt., Pa. Vet. Vols, for October, 1864, was carried and kept by W. H. H. Lea, Orderly Sergeant of Company. Was brought home by him when discharged, February 15, 1866. Has been in his possession 45 years. Presented to G.A.R. Memorial Room, March 27, 1911. Morning Report Book. Co. I, 2nd Artillery, 112th Reg., Pa. Vet. Volunteers Oct. 1864; 1" wood frame, 23 1/2" x 18 1/2".  (Item 172)

 

Roll Book: Original roll book of the St. Clair Guards, organized July 4, 1844. Thomas Espy was elected the first Captain. On July 4, 1861, just 17 years after its organization, it became Co. H. 62d Regt., Pa. Vols., with Thos. Espy as its Captain. The book has been in the possession of E. P. Holland, one of the first members of the St. Clair Guards. Was presented by him to Memorial Hall, 1911. (Item 174)

Springfield Rifle: 1870, cal. 50/70, serial no. 1441; butt plate stamped 58 Bravo; on stock, near top, stamped #20; missing cap at end of stock (muzzle cap). Location: Section A. Need magnification for stock cartouche. (Item N1)

Leather Waist Belt:  Infantry, enlisted. Poor condition; no buckle; ripped in numerous places; two very large holes where keeper would be; leather is stiff and brittle. Location: Section A, Case 1. (Item N2)

U.S.? Saddle Pockets: both flaps are missing, probably cut off. Poor condition; leather brittle and cracked.  (Item N3)

 

G.A.R. Kepi: #153 on front; leather chin strop and buckle intact; sweatband "E. D. Wilt Manf'r & Dealer in Military Police, Fireman's Goods & C 72 Smithfield St. Pittsburg, Pa." Fair condition. Location: Section A, Case 1. Acquired 1985. Belonging to Thomas Pascoe.  (Item N4)

 

G.A.R. Membership Certificate: multicolor printing; given to Thomas C. Pascoe - 14 Nov. 1904; has official seal and ribbon, laminated.  (Item N5)

 

 

G.A.R. Ceremonial Swords: scabbard - no hanger; hilt has leather wired grip. Scabbard stamped 36; no dents on scabbard; blade rusted. Top sword is engraved 36 and bottom sword (see entry below) is engraved 39. (Item N9)

 

Tin Eagle: crossed canons; talons are grasping a sword; looks like it could be color standard; on a brass picture stand. (Item N17)

Horseshoe:  metal; with G.A.R. Post on inside; with eagle over crossed muskets over top. (Item N18)

 

Tin Star: 12" x 12" (approximately) with circle which reads "Grand Army of the Republic 1861 - Veteran - 1866"; on edge of star is stamp "[Schwaab ?] Stamp and Seal Co."; also stamped Milwaukee, WI.  (Item N19)

 

 

Rifle, Springfield, 1849: tang is stamped 1852; U.S. stamped on upper side of stock; no serial #; breech of stock stamped V.P.; also stamped P.B.; broken hammerscrew is missing head; stock is marked "H" (large) just in front of trigger guard; rear stock also has "H" engraving; has ramrod; Enfield bayonet stamped "U.S." (Item N20)

Musket, Springfield, 182[4?]:  lock plate has eagle with U.S. underneath it; trigger guard has "A.H."; in front; "B" at back end of trigger guard; on stock behind trigger guard "N.C." is stamped; below "N.C." is stamped "S.S." in an oval; missing hammer; on opposite side of lock assembly there is a stamp "S" with "SS" stamped repeated; has ramrod. (Item N21)

Epaulets (two): almost identical to Espy's; appear to be silver. (Item N23)

 

 

 

Poem "Volunteer's Farewell":  approximately 8"x10"; gold frame. (Item N25)

 

 

 

Canteen:  bullseye; on neck is stamped "Hadden Porter & Booth Phila."; with cork and canvasstrap; no cover.  (Item N31)

 

 

 

Sons of Veterans of the U.S.A. Certificate:  Capt. Espy Post, Camp #32, Division of Pennsylvania; dated Aug. 29, 1904; framed in oak; ornate; with mat; 2' x 4'. (Item N36)

 

Watercolor of Eagle:  done on wallpaper; 8 1/2" x 8 1/2"; red eagle, outlined in black; "A. W. Va." is under the eagle; lettering is 1"; right side damage (5" x 1"). (Item N37)

 

Framed G.A.R. Charter:  ornate oak frame, 19 1/2" x 24" +; charter granted Phila. 31st Dec. 1879; signed by Dep't Commander Geo. Lawrence Brown; red seal on lower left corner. (Item N39)

 

 

Framed Photograph "Miss Blanche Gray”:  12" x 16 1/2"; "Chartier's [Cen. ?] May 30, 1907" under photo; elected daughter of Espy Post, Jan. 1907; photo is 6 1/2" x 9 1/2"; woman holding a newspaper, book ? (Item N40)

 

Framed Four-Page Newspaper:  The Sunday Press Magazine Section, May 24, 1903, with feature article "Comrades in the White House." Exposed page is "The Last Grand Army Man's Lament," a drawing of a soldier and a poem by T. Reynolds Williams; wood frame (2 1/2" wide) 2' x 27". (Item N42)

Framed Photograph from 1888:  "Survivers of the 61st P. Vols. at the dedication of their monument Gettysburg July 24, 1888."; photo is faded; wood carved frame; floral motif; frame is 3 3/4" wide, 27" x 22". (Item N43)

 Framed New York Herald:  extra edition on the death of Lincoln; dated New York, Sat. April 15th, 1865; Hole No. 10459; features portrait of clean shaven Lincoln in center; dark wood frame (3" wide) 24" x 27". (Item N44)

Print: framed print of Union Commanders; Lincoln is in the middle; Hancock seated; the rest are standing; black wood frame. (Item N45)

Gettysburg Address:  parchment paper; handwritten, 11 3/8" x 14 5/8"; modern wood frame, 1/2" wide; unpainted. (Item N46)

Lord's Prayer and Another Composition:  handwritten copy; Lord's Prayer is faded badly; inscribed on top "rendered, July, 24, 1822, in Charleston, S.C."; black wood frame, approximately 12" x 18". (Item N47)

Wood Frame: Frame for Item N32, oak, 1 1/2"x 14" x 21". (Item N48)

Portrait of Lincoln:  copyright 1902 by Thos. Johnson; tag on back: "Dr. James H. Kinney 309 W. Main St. Carnegie, Pa 15106"; framed; gold wood and plaster frame; broken upper right corner; 19" x 23" . (Item N49)

 

Print of Woodrow Wilson: dark wood frame; 22" x 26". (Item N51)

 Soldier's Memorial:  Co. H, 62nd Regt. Pa. Vol, 2nd Brigade 1st Div. 5th Army Corps; published Feb. 1864 by J. C. Fuller & Co., 234 Baltimore Street, Baltimore. Jerrod B. Fife promoted Corp. Sept. 30th, 1862. (Item N52)

Framed Print:  "The Birth of Our Nation's Flag"; oak frame; glass intact; 27" x 33". (Item N53)

 

 

Drum with Sticks and Slings: drum is broken (one head);16" around by 8 1/4" deep; two white cloth straps; intact; painted (faintly) on body of drum, which is metal. (Item N54)

 

 

Three Ring Union Bullet: .58 caliber, found on the battlefield at Gettysburg, PA, donated by Helen Shick, Life Trustee, Andrew Carnegie Free Library, 29 Feb 2000. (Item N55)

Colt Army Pistol Model 1860, sr. no. 61612 [67612?]: brass trigger guard 54454, butt 51612. On top of barrel: Address COL. SAML COLT NEW YORK U.S. AMERICA. On cylinder: PAT. SEPT 10TH 1855. This model was extensively used during the Civil War, however it is unknown if this particular weapon was involved in action. Original owner was James A. Miller (photo in exhibition case), who served in the Union Army, was taken prisoner, and suffered from dysentery. Donated by Robert Stauffer, Glenshaw, PA, July 1998. (Item N56)

Mid-19th Century Drum:   manufactured by J. W. Horsthaus & Son, 51 N. 3rd St., Philadelphia, was used in training the St. Clair Guards prior to its mustering into the Civil War as the 62nd Pennsylvania. The militia would meet next to Captain Thomas Espy's white farmhouse, now the site of St. Gregory Byzantine Catholic Church, 2005 Mohawk Rd., Upper St. Clair. Drum previously in possession of Nancy Philips, great great granddaughter of Captain Espy, who grew up in that farmhouse. Donated by Elizabeth Edwards, May 2006, whose late husband was married to Philips until her death.

 

 

Kepi:  worn by Private George B. Forsythe, who was mustered into the Union Army at age 17. With metal GAR pin. Label inside kepi is "GUSKY, The one price, clothier, hatter and furnisher, 300-400 Market St. [no city], Lot ___, Price ___." Donated by his granddaughters Virginia Forsythe Rye and Wanda Forsythe Clay, May 2006. (Item  N57)

 

 

Various Medals and Ribbons:  belonging to George B. Forsythe and donated by his granddaughters Virginia Forsythe Rye and Wanda Forsythe Clay, May 2006: (Item N58)

1. pin labeled on back "Official Souvenir, Schwaab S. & S. Co., Milwaukee." Souvenir of 53rd National GAR encampment, Oct 6-10, 1902 in Washington, D.C. Top of pin has red G, white A, blue R with word "Washington" in front of GAR letters. "Schwaab" also on top of pin. Suspended from pin by small rings is eagle over an oval showing two small figures and U.S. Capitol. Below Capitol is circular bust of Washington (?) and 3 of 5 points of GAR star. Actual pin for attachment to blouse missing.
2. two beige-color ribbons with some fringe: (a) 5" x 1" PENNSYLVANIA and (b) 4 1/2" x 1 1/2" U.V.L. [Union Veterans Legion] with this monogram and 1861-1865 in shield.
3. pin with red ribbon "Post 162, Allegheny Penn'a" with overlay of second smaller ribbon similar to National Flag attached to circular medallion depicting GAR badge on white keystone with red background. Ribbons are attached to pin by brass scroll. Longer red ribbon has fringe at bottom. "W & H Co., Newark, N.J."
4. pin with shield of UVL and 1861-1865 (made by Panier Bros., 544 Smithfield St., Pittsburgh, Pa. 3 ribbons attached: red "Union," white "veteran," and blue "Legion."
5. 1 medal with eagle at top and "Souvenir"; attached shield is "Sesqui-Centnnial Celebration 1908, Pittsburgh, Pa." and "The Seal of the City of Pittsburgh"
6. metal pin with blue ribbon and gold lettering. Pin has "Pennsylvania Day" attached to top. Gold lettering on ribbon "Vicksburg Miss. March 24th, 1906." Gold-colored fringe at bottom. White label on rear of ribbon. "J.H. Shaw Co., No. 1326 Arch St, Philadelphia, Pa. manufacturers of badges, buttons, portraits, banners and flags." Ribbon detached from metal holder with two fragments of ribbon.

Kepi: with numerals 236. (Item N58)

 

 

Trapdoor: post-war conversion of 1861 Springfield rifle with Enfield front band and Enfield cleaning rod, modified as trapdoor breech loader, 1870 date on door, serial 46632. (Item N59)

 

 

Flag: 2 1/2' x 4'; banner 8 blue stars; 1 gold star in white field; red border.

 

 

Two banners: Ladies of Thomas Espy Post - G.A.R.; Espy Circle #190.