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ID013
Wisconsin Presented Volume III Casey’s Tactics, 1862 publish date. All plates, pages present with good sound binding. This book was presented to “Harvey Reid from Cpt A. G. Kellam 2nd brig, 3rd div 20th A.C” Alphonse G. Kellam from Delavan, Wisconsin enlisted as CPT CO D 22nd Wisconsin in August 1862. On August 25, 1863 he was detailed as the Assistant Adjutant General of the 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division 20th Army Corps. He held that until June 1865 when he mustered out of service. Neat period pen presentation in the book. I believe that Harvey Reid was Corporal Harvey Reed of Co A 22nd Wisconsin who enlisted 8/7/62 from Union City and mustered out 6/12/65. I bet with a little fact finding you will discover he was perhaps a clerk at brigade HQ or detailed to brigade for one reason or another. SALE PENDING
ID12
Neat set of two Officer's tactics books Id'd to CPT Charles Woodward, CO F 11th New Hampshire Infantry. This was a hard fought 9th Corps unit. The first book is a super condition 1862 copy of McClelland's Bayonet Tactics. Sound binding, all pages present and in fantastic condition. Woodward inscribed the book in period ink on the back cover, "Capt Chas Woodward 11th Regt 2nd Brig, 2nd Div, 9th A.C." The second book is Volume III of Casey's Infantry Tactics also dated 1863. The signature is present on the first page but is torn as is shown in the scans. This Casey's volume is not is as good of shape at the McClelland's, all pages are present but is missing a couple of the pull outs. Corners of the cover are bumped---just looks like it was carried! Woodward enlisted at New London, NH as a sergeant he was 24 years old. He was commissioned 1LT on 9/30/62 and CPT 1/30/62. He was discharged for disability 6/23/64 (I am guessing he got hurt during the Overland Campaign, but don't have the records to prove it). Great id'd set of books, from well fought unit. SALE PENDING
ID006
ID'D volume II of Casey's Infantry Tactics to WIA 63rd Pennsylvania officer. Good condition book with sound binding, all plates present and rock solid ID. This tactics book belonged to 1LT George W. Fox of Company F 63rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry and later of 22nd Regiment Veteran Reserve Corps. Fox stenciled his ID on the inside front cover and later signed the book on the inside fly page in bold ink while serving as a 1LT in the 22nd VRC. Fox enlisted as a sergeant in August 1861 from Clarion County, PA. He was promoted 1SGT 6/23/62 of Company F and then to 1LT 8/4/62. While his regiment was engaged in heavy fighting at 2nd Bull Run on 8/29/62 he was severally wounded, which lead to his discharge for wounds on 3/1/63. He later re-enlisted as a 1LT in the 22nd VRC. Great book with super ID from hard fighting unit. SALE PENDING
ID001
1861 Revised US ARMY REGULATIONS. ID’D to LTC Albert H. Brown, Co K 4th Ohio Volunteer Infantry and 96th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Great condition book with tight binding, solid ink id and all plates and pages present. A veteran of the Mexican War (3rd Ohio), Brown enlisted in April 1861 as captain CO K, 4th OVI. He served in the Eastern Theater with the 4th until he was selected to LTC of the 96th in August 1862. With the 96th he saw action at Vicksburg, Grand Coteau LA, Sabine Crossroads, Fort Gaines, Fort Morgan and Mobile, AL. Brown commanded the regiment in most of these actions, and won accolades after being charged with brigade command in the action at Sabine Crossroads. Brown mustered out of service on June 7, 1865. SALE PENDING
ID002
1861 Revised US Army Regulations. ID’d to 1LT James A. Shirley CO E 21st Indiana Volunteer Infantry (Battery E 1st Indiana Heavy Artillery) A resident of Pecksburg, Indiana, Shirley enlisted as a private in June 1861. When the 21st Infantry converted to heavy artillery in February 1863, Shirley became a member of Battery E, rising to the rank of 2LT in March 1864. After promotion to 1LT on September 7, 1864, Shirley commanded Battery B while stationed as a garrison battery at Baton Rouge, LA, for the remainder of the war. Shirley mustered out of Federal service January 13, 1866; a veteran of such campaigns as Baton Rouge, Sabine Crossroads, Red River and Mobile. This regulations book is in great condition with a seldom seen green cover. Binding is tight and all pages and plates are present. Shirley has signed the book multiple times in period pencil each time dating his signature and noting the location of where the battery was stationed. Neat item. SALE PENDING
