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Lot 27
Collection of Civil War-Date Letters and Documents. A collection of 28 letters and documents written by, to, or about Robert P. Wilson, who served with the 16th New York Infantry and the 121st N.Y. Volunteers. Twenty-six are war date and two are post war. All items fine. The documents include a circular letter written at Gettysburg by order of General Meade (see No. 23):
1. July 21, 1861 notice to Wilson that his commission as Ensign in the 16th N.Y. Volunteers is enclosed. With envelope.
2. Undated letter signed "McCartney" to "My dear Captain," asking for a list of the names of the men of the 121st N.Y. Regt. "attached to this Batty."
3. Scouting report by Pliny Moore, 2nd Lt. Co. C, May 28, 1862 to Lt. R.P. Wilson, 2 pp folio, in pencil. Describing the area around Mechanicsville (the battle would take place on June 26), hearing the Rebel soldiers talking, and a "Contraband" from Richmond reporting that "there were no fortifications till within a short distance of Richmond, but troops all the way into Richmond."
4. A surgeon's report, July 9, 1862, Camp James River, stating that Lt. Wilson was "suffering from concussion of the Brain with partial paralysis resulting from the effects of a cannon Shot…during the action of 30th June…."
5. November 27, 1862 Invoice of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores for "24 pairs Spurs & Straps."
6-9. Receipts for various supplies.
10. March 23, 1863 note from Wilson to "Col." (Joel J. Seaver) regarding granting passes. Long Autograph Endorsement Signed ("Seaver") on verso.
11. An unsigned letter, probably a draft, to General Bartlett, March 30, 1863, Camp of the 2nd Brigade, 1st Div. 6th Corps, reassuring him of the high esteem in which his soldiers hold him and expressing their disappointment at the injustice done to him by the Senate in not confirming his appointment as a Brigadier General.
12. Pass for a private from the 121st N.Y., March 24, 1863, Camp at White Oak, signed by Wilson and endorsed on verso by Brig. Gen. W.T. H. Brooks, Col. J. J. Seaver, and Lt. Col. M.F. McMahon.
13. Letter from Wilson to McMahon, March 4, 1863, applying for a leave of absence. Endorsed on verso by Brig. Gen. J.J. Bartlett.
14 & 15. Two identical letters, April 4, 1863 from Wilson to Lieut. Col James A. Hardie, saying he has seen a notice of his confirmation by the Senate as Asst. Adj. Genl. with the rank of Captain, but has not yet received any official notice. The second letter reached Hardie and has his endorsement on verso. (See Lot 26 for Wilson's appointment signed by President Lincoln.)
16. April 16, 1863 letter from Wilson to Lt. Col. McMahon, tendering his resignation as Asst. Adj. Genl. with the rank of Captain, in order to accept the position of Major with the 121st NY Volunteers. Endorsed by Brig. Gen. Bartlett on verso.
17-19. Three receipts for items received by Wilson, including "a dress coat and a pair of Shoulder Strops…"
20. April 27, 1863 letter from Wilson to Major Jones, asking if the staff at Brigade Headquarters could be paid that day since "there is a probability that we shall move tomorrow." On May 3-4, the 121st N.Y. fought at Marye's Heights and Salem Church.
21. May 13, 1863 letter regarding a man who wanted to be a driver in the Ambulance Corps.
22. May 17, 1863 letter to Wilson from the Quartermasters Department regarding "Clothing Camp & Garrison Equipage for Genl Bartletts approval."
23. (Gettysburg)--Penciled letter, July 4, 1863, Hd Qtrs Army of the Potomac: "Circular--Corps Commanders will send in without delay a field return of officers and enlisted men present for duty. Also a return numerically first and subsequently nominally of the killed wounded & missing. By Order of Maj. Genl. Mead." Signed by an A.A.G. and marked "Official". Lower corners are torn. Brig. Gen. Bartlett's name is on verso. The 121st N.Y. Volunteer Infantry fought at Gettysburg and has a monument there.
24. July 27, 1863 letter from Wilson to Gen. Bartlett, sending the general's fork and spoon, and regretting that "at some time during the campaign your knife has been lost…but during the latter part of the campaign we have seen but little of the cook and his affairs have not rec'd their usual attention."
25 & 26. August 1, 1863 letter from Wilson, Hd Qrd. 2nd Brigade, 1st Divn. 6th Corps, to Lt. Col., asking for a leave of absence for health reasons. Endorsed on verso by Brig. Genl. H. G. Wright. With surgeon's certificate.
27 & 28. Letter and document on New York National Guard letterhead, 1876 and 1877.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000.
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