Roster of Company D, 55th New York Infantry, circa 1863. The roster lists all 28 officers and enlisted men. Captain Riedinger signed the roster twice, certifying its accuracy. The roster includes Private Lazarus, Leonard, residing at 481 8th Avenue. The 55th New York Infantry, also known as the "Guard de La Fayette," was composed of French residents of New York City and distinguished itself in battles at Orchard, Malvern Hill, and Gaines' Mills.
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A return report submitted on July 1, 1863 (received August 1863), detailing the personnel of the Independent Battalion of New York Volunteers stationed at Folly Island, South Carolina, during the American Civil War. The report is signed by Colonel Simon Levy and includes a roster of officers, non-commissioned officers, and enlisted personnel. It also notes absences and reasons for absences. The document is fragile and measures approximately 1' 22" x 18" unfolded and 9 1/4" x 4" folded.