Subject: Military

This archival object consists of a bookplate featuring a design with a lion on each side and a palm tree in the center. The bookplate belonged to Mordecai J. Randolph, who, according to the accompanying notes, entered the Confederate States Army (CSA) in 1860 as a private and rose to the rank of Assistant Adjutant General, serving first in General White's Brigade Light Artillery and then in General Taliaferro's Division. The description also mentions six additional plates.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Frank Marx Etting as a Civil War officer. The photograph is described as being cut to fit in a paperweight. The description notes that Etting was a cousin of Reuben and Charles (presumably, other family members with portraits in this collection) and that by 1865 he held the rank of Major as Chief Paymaster in the US Army in Baltimore. The image shows Etting in uniform. Created circa 1860-1865.

A sepia-toned carte-de-visite portrait of Judah P. Benjamin, presented in a head-and-shoulders view. Benjamin is depicted with a beard and wearing a dark suit with a bow tie, facing forward with a slight smile. The item is a photograph mounted on cardstock, characteristic of the carte-de-visite format popular in the mid-19th century. The reverse side of the card contains handwritten text, including the name "Benjamin." Judah Philip Benjamin served as Attorney General, Secretary of War, and Secretary of State for the Confederate States of America. He was the first Jewish-American to hold a cabinet position in American history and is often referred to as the “brains of the Confederacy” due to his close relationship with Jefferson Davis.

This certificate confirms William Tinsley's membership in the Anna M. Ross Post 94, Department of Pennsylvania, Grand Army of the Republic. The document details his service as a Corporal in Company F of the 5th Penna. Cavalry during the Civil War, enlisting in 1861 and being discharged in 1865. He was mustered into the Grand Army of the Republic on April 7, 1879. The certificate features an ornate design with an American flag and eagle emblem, the motto "Honor Loyalty," and illustrations of Civil War-era soldiers flanking classical columns. A prominent seal is affixed near the bottom.

Civil War store token issued by Carpeles, Ph. in Waterloo, Wisconsin. The token features a U.S. eagle on the reverse. The date is circa 1863. This item is referenced in collection 19.69, R4. The token's design includes '915A.2a'.

Civil War-era store token issued by F. & L. Ladner of the North Millinery Hall, located at 532 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The token is made of metal and features the coat of arms of Philadelphia on one side and a lyre on the other. Date of issue is approximately January 1, 1863.

Civil War-era store token. The front depicts the text "J. BLOCK, AGT., READY MADE CLOTHES, TALMADGE BLOCK, LANCASTER, OHIO." The back features an image of a man in a suit without a head and the markings "; ; ;OH 440B.1a R.5". The token's approximate date is January 1, 1863. The token's physical location is Arc.MS.56, Box 12, Folder 10.

Brass Civil War store token from J. Gottlieb Clothier in Hillsdale, Michigan. The front of the token features the inscription "J. GOTTLIEB CLOTHIER; EAGLE & A. GLEASON MANUFACTR. HILLSDALE, MICH." The back indicates that Gleason was the die sinker. This token is part of the Fuld collection of U.S. Civil War cards (450F.3B), and is categorized as rarity R8. Date of issue is estimated to be around 1863.

This handwritten royal contract, issued by King George III, concerns the delivery of war provisions to British troops stationed onboard ships heading to Martinique, supporting troop movements in Jamaica and Havana during the Seven Years’ War. The document details the agreement to pay a consortium led by Moses Franks, Arnold Nesbitt, and George Colebrooke for these supplies. It specifies a sum due for provisions. The contract was approved by Lord North and Lord Bute and signed by King George III. Visual features include period handwritten script on paper, with visible folds and two small repairs on the right margin affecting a few letters, typical of 18th-century official documents.

Published by the Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR) in 1916, this Jewish prayer book was distributed to Jewish soldiers serving on the U.S.-Mexico border during the Mexican Revolution. This specific copy was presented to John Honigman of Co. F, 5th Maryland Infantry, at Eagle Pass, Texas, on Rosh Hashanah 1916, as indicated by a dedication plate. The book contains 146 pages and is designed for field use. This edition is rare, with only a handful of copies known to exist.

Enlistment certificate for William Tinsley, enrolling him in Company F of the Cameron Dragoons, to serve during the American Civil War. The certificate is a partially-printed form with manuscript additions for names and signatures. It is dated August 10, 1861, and signed by Max Friedman, Colonel Commanding, and the First Lieutenant of Company F (signature illegible). The document formalizes Tinsley's entry into the regiment. The design features bold, block lettering for "CAMERON DRAGOONS" and elegant script for other details, reflecting typical typography for official documents of the period. Historical context indicates Tinsley served with Company F until his capture near Williamsburg, Virginia, on September 9, 1862, and subsequent imprisonment in Libby Prison and Belle Isle, Virginia. He was paroled on September 29, 1862, re-enlisted on January 4, 1864, and participated in the final battle of the Civil War at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865. 3.

General Order No. 4 issued by Division Head Quarters at Fort Lyon, Virginia, on October 29, 1861. The order names officers to muster the troops of the Division, specifically referencing “Cameron’s Brigade Col. Alexander Hay & 3rd Penna Volunteers.” It is issued “By Order, Brig Genl Heintzelman, Commanding Division,” with “Official” certification by “C. H. Potter, Asst. Adjt. Genl.” and signed by “Isaac Moses, Asst Adjt Genl.” The order is addressed “To Col. A. A. McKnight.” The document is entirely handwritten in cursive script. 3.

A three-page letter, measuring 5" x 8", dated November 13, 1864, from Captain Jonathan P. Fall of Company H in the 30th Regiment Maine Infantry, writing from Alexandria, VA to an unknown recipient. The letter discusses daily life, mentioning that Alexandria is "doing well" but that wages are low and "every thing is so high." Fall expresses antisemitic sentiment, stating, "it is nothing but Jews clothing stores all through the City, and as soot clothes will not last moor than half as long for there is not a good article in the city." He also describes a group of 1,700 prisoners, likely POWs, being sent to the Old Capitol prison in Washington, D.C. for lodging and boarding. The letter is handwritten in cursive. 3.

This handwritten letter, dated November 20, 1863, from L. Bennett Schwabe to the officers and soldiers of the 11th Massachusetts Regiment, notifies them of a shipment of articles sent via Harnden & Co.'s express. The articles, described as "healthy and useful," are intended for the "old members" of the regiment, with a promise to remember "newly drafted men" at a later time. Schwabe expresses his awareness of the regiment's valor and asks for confirmation of the safe arrival of the items. The document features handwritten text on lined paper, with some visible corrections and signs of age such as faint yellow stains. 3.

Handwritten letter from Alfred Mordecai of the Ordnance Office in Washington, D.C. to Captain E. Harding at the Augusta Arsenal, dated July 24, 1839. The letter acknowledges receipt of Harding's requisition and states that Hall's rifles will be shipped from Harpers Ferry. It also discusses the difficulty in obtaining other rifle parts and mentions Messrs D. Albert & Co. of Baltimore as importers for Harpers Ferry. The letter is folded and shows significant water or ink staining, particularly down the center. The reverse side includes an address and a red wax seal. **3.

A handwritten letter from Henry J. Foster, Provost Marshal of LaFourche Parish, Louisiana, to Lieutenant Russell, Deputy Provost Marshal in Assumption Parish, dated January 13, 1864. The letter instructs Russell to administer loyalty oaths and issue hunting permits to paroled prisoners, emphasizing the need for discretion. It also directs Russell to actively seek out \"jew pedlars\" and confiscate their property or stock upon discovery, noting that \"these jew pedlars want looking after very much.\" The document discusses legal cases to be brought before Judge Atocha and clarifies the powers of Provost Marshals regarding fines and imprisonment. The letter is on lined paper with a printed letterhead for the Provost Marshal's Office. 3.

An official letter from the Quartermaster General's Office of the Confederate States of America, dated May 7, 1862, from Richmond, Virginia. The letter concerns the reimbursement for a horse killed in battle, stating that the submitted account is not in proper form. It outlines the requirements for compensation, including certification from a disinterested person establishing the horse's death in battle and an appraisal of its value at the time of muster. The letter features official letterhead with ornate Victorian-style typography for "Confederate States of America. Quartermaster General's Office."

Letter from W. H. Watson, Military Secretary to Governor Edward Salomon, to Colonel T. H. Ruger, concerning the consolidation and recruitment of regiments for the Civil War. Watson discusses the challenges of filling old regiments with volunteers and the perceived inefficiency of recruiting officers for established regiments compared to new ones. He inquires whether Ruger's regiment can be consolidated to create room for new companies. The letterhead features an engraving of a tradesman and farmer flanking the Seal of the United States with the motto "Forward," typical of official state stationery, engraved by Wellstood, Hanks, Hay & Whiting, New York, with ornate script for "State of Wisconsin," "Executive Department," and "Madison." 3.

A handwritten letter from Theodore Lilienthal in New Orleans, Louisiana, dated May 25, 1865, addressed to J. P. Van Nest in Mobile, Alabama. The letter offers photographic services, detailing prices at $12.50 per hundred pictures or 25 cents each, and notes that the pictures are "the best and are approved by the respective generals." The letter is written on lined paper in a cursive hand. It is accompanied by an addressed and stamped envelope, postmarked "T. Lilienthal, New Orleans, May 27 1865" and "New Orleans LA May 29 65." 3.

A letter written on November 25, 1761, from Naphtali Hart Myers to Thomas Oliver, Director of Musick for the 46th Regiment. The letter focuses on collecting a debt before the Regiment's departure from America. Additional biographical information notes that Myers was President of Sherith Israel in 1756, returned to London in 1771 to lead the Great Synagogue, and initiated efforts to expel Jewish criminals from England.

A one-page handwritten letter (4 x 8 inches) from Zalma Rehine to his nephew, Isaac Leeser, dated November 3, 1835, in Baltimore. Written in a phonetic, slightly misspelled English, the letter playfully chides Isaac for infrequent correspondence, mentions receiving an almanac sent by Isaac, praises Isaac's officiant role at a wedding, conveys greetings from friends in Baltimore, and requests that these greetings be passed on to the Peixotto family in Philadelphia. The letter closes with personal news and comments, and a request to be remembered to old acquaintances. Zalma Rehine (1757-1847) was a significant figure in Isaac Leeser's life; he was one of the founders of the Richmond Light Infantry Militia Unit in 1793, and in 1829, he organized the first Jewish communal religious service in Baltimore, which led to the formation of the city's first congregation.

This handwritten letter from Alfred Mordecai to Colonel John G. Watmough, dated September 14, 1838, originates from Philadelphia, PA. In the letter, Mordecai expresses his regret that he cannot accept an invitation from the Governor, conveyed by Watmough, to an occasion honoring an "estimable old soldier." He cites his current engagement in closing his affairs at the arsenal and preparing for a move, awaiting the arrival of Captain Ramsay, as the reason for his inability to attend. The letter is written in cursive ink on plain paper.

This document is a printed certificate with manuscript additions detailing the honorable discharge of Private Hermann Jacobson from Company C, Independent Regiment of Light Infantry Volunteers of New York. The certificate states that Jacobson served from March 5 to May 15, 1862, and was discharged due to disability (hernia). It outlines his entitlement to pay and allowances, including a payment of $8.00 to a Sutler. The certificate is signed by J. Schmidt Kraus, Commanding Company, and dated at Fort Grafton, Gloucester Point, Virginia. **3.

This handwritten document contains a detailed roster of officers and a list of equipment for the 1st Regiment of New York Volunteers, dated June 2, 1861. The first section, "List of Officers," categorizes personnel by rank (e.g., Colonel, Lieutenant Colonel, Major, Adjutant, Surgeon, Paymaster) and lists line officers (Captains, 1st Lieutenants, Ensigns) by company (A-K). Philip J. Joachimsen is listed as Paymaster. The second section, "Rank & File," provides a numerical breakdown of corporals and privates per company. A "Recapitulation" summarizes the total number of personnel including Field Officers, Staff, New Commissioned Staff, Line Officers, and Privates, totaling 803. The third and fourth pages, titled "List of Equipments," enumerate various military supplies such as muskets, bayonets, cartridges, canteens, haversacks, blankets, knapsacks, sergeants' swords, and bugles, providing quantities per company and a final "Recapitulation" of all equipment. The document is written on lined paper. 3.

This document is an order for payment from the U.S. Paymaster to M. B. Breitenbach, dated March 1, 1866, in Jackson, Michigan. It instructs the Paymaster to pay M. B. Breitenbach forty-six dollars, to be deducted from the money due to Lewis Arnell of Co. H, 12th Reg't Mich. Inf. upon his mustering out of the U.S. Army, for goods he purchased. The item is a pre-printed form with handwritten insertions for names, amounts, and dates, featuring blue ink for the printed text and a dark, possibly black or brown, ink for the handwritten details. The form includes a simple double-line border. 3.

A pamphlet issued by the Ordnance Office of the U.S. War Department on July 30, 1863, providing details on the administrative duties of the Ordnance Bureau. An insert indicates this pamphlet forms part of a larger work being prepared titled "Administrative Duties of the Ordnance Bureau," which will detail the duties of each division of the Ordnance Office and direct attention to rules for examining property returns. The light blue cover features a decorative double-line border and a central insignia of the Ordnance Department, which includes crossed cannons and other military symbols. Handwritten notation on the cover indicates it was received by Captain A. Mordecai in 1863.

This military pay voucher from The United States, dated December 24, 1864, details payments to Captain Justinian Alman of the 5th Pennsylvania Cavalry and his Black servant, John Andrews. The document itemizes pay for "self," "private servant," "clothing," "forage," and "subsistence," with a total payment of $125.52. The form features printed text for categories and instructions, with handwritten entries for specific dates, amounts, and signatures. It is signed four times by J. Alman and indicates the location as Ft. Burnham, Virginia.

This cabinet photograph, taken circa 1890, depicts the headstone of William Tinsley at Gettysburg National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The inscription on the headstone reads "WILLIAM TINSLEY CO. F. 5. CAV.", indicating his service in Company F of the 5th Cavalry. The image shows the headstone surrounded by grass and is mounted on a gray card, typical of the cabinet photo format.

An albumen print photograph titled "No. 9.--Bombproof, for Telegraph Operator in Trenches" depicting a dug-out structure covered with earth, located by a body of water, likely a trench. The photograph was taken by Haas & Peale on Morris Island, South Carolina, and Hilton Head, South Carolina, around 1863, during the American Civil War. The print is mounted on card stock and features a decorative geometric border framing the image. The photographers' names, "Haas & Peale," are signed on the image itself, and printed below the image are "Photod by Haas & Peale Morris Island & Hilton Head, S.C." and the descriptive title.

This albumen print, titled "No. 41.--One piece--Henry's Battery," captures an artillery battery during the American Civil War. The photograph depicts soldiers, including African American artillerists, gathered around a cannon with horses nearby, set against a sandy, outdoor landscape. The scene features commanding officer Captain Guy Henry seated on horseback. The image is mounted on cardstock, with the photographers' imprint and title printed on the recto. A decorative corner border is visible on the mount. The photograph is part of a series taken in South Carolina in 1863, documenting General Quincy Gillmore's army and siege operations.

This albumen print, created by photographers Haas & Peale, depicts "No. 10.--Battery Hays," featuring seven 30-pounder Parrot Rifles positioned \"Against Wagner\" on Morris Island, South Carolina. The photograph is mounted on card stock and framed by a decorative green border with ornate corner embellishments typical of the period. This image is part of a rare series documenting General Quincy Gilmore's Union Army siege operations in South Carolina during the Civil War, specifically in 1863.

This promotional postcard from M. Liberman, a leading naval tailor and outfitter located at 124 Georgia St., Vallejo, California, features a poem titled "A SAILOR'S PRAYER." The poem is presented in two columns, starting with lines like "Now I lay me down to sleep" and "Feed me in my dying throes." The title "A SAILOR'S PRAYER" is set in an ornate font, flanked by small illustrations of steamships. The reverse side is a standard postcard format with designated spaces for postage and address. **3.

A handwritten manuscript sight draft issued by L. Cohen, instructing payment of $193,487.05 to Octavus Cohen. The payment is for cargo received by J. H. Taylor, likely acquired through blockade-running activities during the Civil War in Wilmington, NC. The draft is dated November 12, 1863. The verso of the document contains an endorsement by Octavus Cohen to the order of David Gabrel. The item features ornate cursive script throughout.

Trade card advertising recruitment for the Cameron Dragoons, commanded by Col. Max Friedman, and recruiting officer Lieut. Washington Cromelien. The advertisement specifies pay and rations commencing upon enlistment and lists headquarters at the Northwest corner of Sixth and Jayne Streets. Likely published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1861.

Report to the Committee on Revolutionary Claims, accompanying Senate Bill 310, 31st Congress, 1st Session. This document pertains to advances of money made by Haym (Solomon) Salomons during the Revolutionary War. Published August 9, 1850.

Report to the Committee on Revolutionary Claims, accompanying Senate Bill 310, 31st Congress, 1st Session. This document details advances of money made by Haym Salomons (Solomon) during the Revolutionary War. Published August 9, 1850.

This shipping record, or bill of lading, documents the shipment of military supplies including 162 pieces of clothing, 172 pieces of blankets, and one box of Prince Paper. The goods were consigned by A. C. Myers, Quartermaster Master of the U.S. Army, and shipped aboard the Brig Mustang from New York, New York, bound for Indianola, Texas. The items were to be delivered to Captain R. E. Clary of the Quartermaster Department, U.S. Army, in San Antonio, Texas. The freight charges amounted to $285.47. The document is a printed form with handwritten details and features a prominent decorative eagle logo, likely representing the U.S. Army, at the top center. A circular blue ink stamp is partially visible on the right side of the document. **3.

This document is Special Order No. 298, an extract from the Head-Quarters, Army of the Potomac, dated November 4, 1864, in City Point, Virginia. It grants Captain John F. Casner of the 71st Penna Vols. a twenty-day leave of absence based on a Surgeon's certificate of disability. The order was issued by command of Major General Meade and signed by an Assistant Adjutant General. The verso is endorsed and signed by H. Loewenthal, Surgeon in Charge, from Division 5th Army Corp Hospital. The item is a printed form with manuscript additions and features a red diagonal line across the face of the document. 3.

A handwritten statement of account detailing the debt of Lieutenant Bristol to M. G. Rosenthal, a sutler for the 147th New York Regiment. The document, dated March 1, 1865, itemizes various provisions purchased between November 18, 1864, and January 14, 1865. The listed items include quantities of milk, apples, raisins, a bag, butter, and matches, totaling $8.55. The document is handwritten on lined paper, presenting a functional and unadorned style typical of military camp records from the period.

This document is an order for payment, also known as a Sutler's Script, issued by M. B. Breitenbach, a sutler to the 12th Michigan Infantry. It records a transaction where Corporal George W. Plumer of Company K, 12th Michigan Infantry, purchased goods totaling $55.00. The script directs the U.S. Paymaster to deduct this amount from Plumer's final pay upon the regiment's mustering out at Jackson, Michigan. The item is a partially pre-printed form with handwritten details for the date, names, amount, and various certifications. It features a header 'PAYMASTER U.S.A.' and spaces for witnessing and certifications of purchase.

Trade card of Uriah Phillips Levy. Printed with "U. STATES NAVY" and handwritten "CAPTAIN". Levy (1792-1862) was a captain in the U.S. Navy, known for abolishing flogging and saving Monticello.

Trade card depicting boys dressed in soldier costumes carrying a crying girl in a playpen. The card includes the text "The Fair Captive" and "Thanks to the Public for Trade and Patronage." It is numbered "Card 101". The card is circa 1885. The card was found in Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 69.

Trade card advertising the clothing business of M. Schwartz, located at 104 Third Street, San Francisco, California. Circa 1885. The card depicts "The Return," showing an American soldier.