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TitleDischarge paper of Private John N. Stelle

DescriptionPhotocopy of the discharge paper of Private John N. Stelle of Co. C, 28th New Jersey Volunteers. John N. Stelle was born in Middlesex County, NJ, and worked as a farmer prior to the war. He was...

Time PeriodCivil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)

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TitleDischarge paper of Private Jeremiah Holland

DescriptionPhotocopy of the discharge paper of Private Jeremiah Holland of Co. I, 28th New Jersey Volunteers. Jeremiah Holland was born in the city of Cork in Ireland, and worked as a mechanic prior to the war....

Time PeriodCivil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)

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TitleOfficer epaulets

Date Created1861

DescriptionGolden epaulets with no rank insignia, gold braids, blue and gold trim. On the bottom there is a small blue label of the company who made it: Horstman, Bros. & Allen, Military Goods, New York. They...

Time PeriodCivil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)

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TitleGrand Army of the Republic canteen

Date Created1864

DescriptionWhite ceramic covering with gold lettering, name of Jos. A. Sedam at top and U.S. Signal Corp on the bottom. In the center there is a G.A.R. badge, with two cross United States flags and two cross...

Time PeriodCivil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)

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TitleBattlefield flag cord and tassel

Date Created1861

DescriptionBlue and gold, with a red, white and blue ribbon tied into it. Believed to once be attached to a flag. Believed to belong to First Lieutenant Robert Boggs. Donated by Robert Boggs Post No. 67. Robert...

Time PeriodCivil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)

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TitleDischarge paper of Private Stephen Selover

DescriptionPhotocopy of the discharge paper of Private Stephen Selover of Co. B, 28th New Jersey Volunteers. Stephen Selover (William S. Stryker's Record of Officers and Men of New Jersey in the Civil War,...

Time PeriodCivil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)

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TitleOath of identity for Private Michael McLaughlin

DescriptionPhotocopy of oath of identity for Private Michael McLaughlin, Co. D, 28th New Jersey Volunteers. Oaths of identity were usually written on the backs of discharges and used for soldiers retrieving...

Time PeriodCivil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)

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TitleDischarge paper of Private Michael McLaughlin

DescriptionPhotocopy of the discharge paper of Private Michael McLaughlin of Co. D, 28th New Jersey Volunteers. Michael McLaughlin was born in New Brunswick, NJ, and made his living as a farmer prior to the...

Time PeriodCivil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)

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TitleCarte de visite of Captain Samuel Ross

Date Created1860-1869

DescriptionThe carte de visite was a type of small photograph mounted on a thick paper card, usually the size of a calling card, making it easily tradeable among friends and visitors. It was popular through the...

Time PeriodCivil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)

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TitlePersonal sketch of 2nd Lieutenant Charles A. Dunn

Date Created1868-1890

DescriptionTells the personal memories of the Civil War. Item found in mylar, originally in three pieces. (Stryker’s Record of Officers and Men of New Jersey in the Civil War reveals no sign of a 2nd...

Time PeriodCivil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)