Lot 514
Arthur L. Chase Civil War Correspondence. Archive of twelve letters, totaling 44 pages, quarto and octavo, November 30, 1861-December 15, 1862. Camp Stoneman, Lockport, Baltimore, Fort Federal Hill. Addressed to "Dear Brother", George Chase. Accompanied by March 1862 discharge of Chase, signed by John Elwood; July 21, 1862 volunteer enlistment of Chase, signed by James Magmin; one page document from the Treasury department, signed by E.B. French, issuing $98.40 payment to Chase's father, in payment for wages earned prior to the death of Arthur Chase on June 7, 1864.
Eighteen at the time of his first enlistment, Chase served first with the New York State Volunteer Cavalry, 7th Regiment, until the Regiment was mustered out in March 1862. Chase reenlisted four months later, serving with the NYSV, 129th Regiment, Company D. Chase's letters, many with envelopes and many on patriotic stationery, detail life in camp and troop movements. Chase records "…chance yesterday to go with the grand expedition up James River" and "…last week we expected that we should have the pleasure of exchanging a few shots with Stonewall Jackson but Gen. McClellan has blocked him for the present…Two companies of our Regt. have gone to Philadelphia with prisoners taken at Harper's Ferry."
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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