Annotated Catalogue of Relics in Memorial Room
Capt. Thos. Espy Post No. 153
G.A.R.
Library Building: Carnegie, Penna.
1911

Please note that annotations in red type FOLLOW their catalogue numbers.

Synopsis

For some years previous to 1905, the matter [was discussed] as to what would become of the flags, books and relics, property of our Post, when the last member had answered his last roll call. Some of the members, after conferring with the members of the Library Commission, member by member, as to their views of granting our Post a room on the second floor of the Library Building, the reply from all members was so favorable that at a regular muster of the Post, September 11, 1905, the matter was brought before the Post, with the statement that the Library Commission felt favorable to granting our request for a room, for a home for our Post. The following committee was appointed to meet and confer with the Library Commission at its next meeting: W. H. H. Lea, W. J. Glenn, W. J. Steen, John A. Snodgrass and A. D. Walker. The committee met with the commission at the next meeting, stating the wants of our Post and what we would do in return. On October 23, 1905, the committee made its report to the Post, that the Library Commission would report to Post later, and appoint a committee of three to meet like committee of Post. The commander appointed W. H. H. Lea, Wm. J. Glenn and John A. Snodgrass a committee to meet with like committee of Library when called on. On December 16, 1905, the committee reported they had secured a room from the Library to be used as Post Room and memorial Hall. On motion, the report was received and the room accepted for the purpose given. The following committee was appointed: W. H. H. Lea, Wm. J. Glenn, Wm. McLarn, Thos. E. Morgan and A. D. Walker, to be known as the Memorial Hall committee, with full power to act, in furnishing and fitting up the room. On January 8, 1906, the committee presented the Articles of Agreement between the Library and the Post.

AGREEMENT.
Made and entered into this 1st day of February, A. D. 1906, by and between The Andrew Carnegie Free Library Commission of Carnegie, Pa., party of the first part.
AND
Captain Thomas Espy Post, No. 153, Department of Pennsylvania, Grand Army of the Republic, party of the second part, as follows, to-wit:

The said party of the first part does hereby give, grant and let unto the said party of the second part, the right to use the room situated at the Southeast corner of the second floor of the Carnegie Library Building in Carnegie, Pa., as Post Room, to be used regularly as a meeting place for said Grand Army Post on the second and fourth Monday nights of each and every month, with privilege of special meetings, when necessary, to secure which timely notice shall be given the person or persons in charge of said Library Building. Heat, light and janitorship to be furnished by the said party of the first part; the said party of the second part hereby agreeing to pay for same at cost.

The use, rights and privileges hereby granted to remain in full force as long as said Grand Army Post shall continue to exist.

In consideration whereof, the said party of the second part hereby agrees to furnish said room at their own cost and expense and to place in said room the paraphernalia, books, records and papers belonging to said Post and all relics of the late Civil War now in possession of said Post, or hereafter acquired; the same to be deposited in cases or cupboards suitable for their protection and preservation; such cases or cupboards to be furnished by the said party of the second part and shall be so constructed as to be in harmony with said Library Building. A complete list of the articles so deposited shall be furnished and kept in duplicate for the use and convenience of the parties hereto, together with such brief history relating thereto as said party of the second part may designate.

The use of said room as above granted not to be an exclusive one, except as hereinbefore provided; said commission reserving the right to make such other use of said room as shall not interfere with the purposes for which the foregoing is made.

It is also further agreed, by and between the parties hereto, that when said Grand Army Post shall cease to exist, then, in that event, all the furniture, furnishing, cases, cupboards, paraphernalia, books, relics, records, etc., etc., owned by or in possession of said Grand Army Post, or on deposit in said room, shall become the property of the Carnegie Free Library in so far as the same may be necessary for the protection and preservation of the same. And thereafter said room, with the contents thereof, as aforesaid, shall be kept and maintained by the said party of the first part as a memorial room for the preservation of the contents thereof for all time.

In Witness Whereof, the said parties of the first and second part have caused the foregoing agreement to be executed by its proper officers and duly attested, the day and year aforesaid.

Executed in Duplicate in presence of E. J. Given.

Wm. Hill, (Seal)
President.
Geo. Z. Hosack, (Seal)
Secretary,
A. D. Walker, (Seal)
Post Commander.
W. H. H. Lea, (Seal)
Post Adjutant.

On motion, the Articles of Agreement as read were approved and the commander and adjutant ordered to sign same for the Post. On February 1, 1906, the agreement was signed by the president and secretary of Library Commission and by the commander and adjutant of the Post. To furnish the room in keeping with the building, the Post spent over eleven hundred dollars in furniture and casings for relics. When every veteran of Espy Post has answered his last roll call, we leave for our children and their children, this room full of relics, hoping they may be as proud of them as we are, and that they may see that they are protected and cared for, for all time.

List of Relics

1. Capt. Thomas Espy. Picture enlarged and presented to Post by McClure Mason, at a public meeting in W.C.T.U. Hall, Creek Avenue, Carnegie, Pa., June 26, 1899. Presentation address was made by Judge F. H. Collier, late Colonel 139th Reg., Pa. Vols., and Brev. Brig. Gen., U. S. V., and was received for the Post by Judge J. F. Slagle, late Major 149th Reg. Pa. Vols.
Captain Espy was born in Upper St. Clair Township, Allegheny County, Pa., November 27, 1807. Enlisted July 4, 1861, as Captain Co. H, 62nd Reg., Pa. Vols.
The uniform is that of Captain of the Upper St. Clair Guards and which was worn when he enlisted in 1861. The photograph was taken at the time of his enlistment.
Captain Espy was mortally wounded at the battle of Gains Mills, Va., June 27, 1862; was taken prisoner and died at Gains Mills, Va., July 6, 1862. While a prisoner of war, his body was never recovered, and fills an unknown grave 'neath the Southern pines.
At the organization of our Post, December 31, 1879, the Post was named Capt. Thos. Espy Post.

There are little mounds on Southern soil,
Whose graves they are God only knows.
They are sheltered to those, who in life's toil,
Met death as brave men meet their foes.

Portrait of Thomas Espy in ornate metal frame. Good condition. Location: On Commander's wall.

2. Holy Bible. Was presented to Post by Co. K, 14th Reg., N.G.P., in our Post Room, March 15, 1883. The presentation address was made by Rev. Beacom of the M. E. Church; was received for the Post by Rev. Jos. M. Ray of the Baptist Church and Chaplain of the Post.

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3. Commander's gavel. Was procured at Gettysburg, Pa., June, 1904. The gavel, with bullet embedded, is from Devil's Den; wood in handle is from Spangler's Springs. Was presented to Post by W. H. H. Lea, June 13, 1904.

Wood gavel with bullet embedded in head. Poor condition. Head cracked in several places and wired together. Location: Section A, Case 1.

4. Water pitcher and tray. Was presented to Post by David E. Adams, late Captain Co. C, 123d Reg. Pa. Vols., 1886.

MISSING!

5, 6 and 7. Charts of the battle of Gettysburg, Pa. Were presented to Post by Sergt. Thomas Paxton, Post No. 126, Dept. Pa., G.A.R., in our Post Room, March 16, 1882. Presentation address by Commander of Paxton Post. Received on behalf of Post by Adjt. Wm. J. Glenn.

5. Map of the battle of Gettysburg. 1876, Office of Chief Engineers, U.S. Army. In a 3" wood frame, 35" x 41" x 2" deep. Wood frame with black and gold trim. Good condition. Print is dirty. Location: F wall below morning book (framed pages).

6. Map of the second day of the battle of Gettysburg. Frame is in good condition; glass intact; map is legible, but some discoloration. Back is in extremely poor condition; paper is shredded; wood backing is warped,;very poor; s/b removed. "Barr's - Mansfield Valley, Pa" framer. Location: On top of C.

7. Map of the third day of the battle of Gettysburg. Good condition. Frame and glass intact; some slight discoloration of print. Location: On top of C display case. Recommended to re-do the back of print.

8. First American flag. Was presented to the Post by John B. Hiles in our Post Room, May 14, 1900. Received on behalf of Post by Adjt. Thos. E. Morgan.

Framed picture of Betsy Ross? [Jno. B. Hiles was stepson of member Thomas Pascoe.]

9. Andersonville prison. Presented to the Post by Henry Hamma, late Co. C, 63d Regt., Pa. Vol. Infty.; a member of Espy Post.

Framed varnished print mounted on canvas of Andersonville Prison; 5'7" x 3'10 1/2"; intact, except for cracking in upper right; scratch about 4" long in same; another just to left of center, 4 1/2" long. Very dirty; needs cleaning. Location: Section G, Case 3 (on floor in front of case).

10. Rebel flags. The different flags used by the Confederate States from 1861 to 1865, procured at Ashville, N.C., by J. J. Brown and presented to the Post by him, July 11, 1898.

Framed picture of various confederate battle flags; oak frame 15" x 30". Good condition; three cracks about 8" apart. Location: F wall between windows.

11, 12 and 13. Cavalry, artillery and infantry.

11. Framed print of Cavalry; 1' 1/2" x 3'. Good condition. Location: Commander's wall.

12. Framed print of Artillery; 1895; oak frame 18" x 28". Good condition. Location: Section G, Case 2 (Sr. Vice-Commander's wall).

13. Framed print of US Infantry; 1895. Good condition. Location: On top of B.

14. Custer's Last Charge. Presented to the Post by James B. Safford, late Lieut. and Adjt. 10th Ind. Cav., and member of Espy Post.

Framed lithograph of 1896, approximately 3' x 5'; ornate frame (gilt); presented by James B. Stafford. Good to very good condition. Needs cleaning. Two water marks from top of left side are approximately 1" into the mat; right side has water mark approximately 18" from inside of frame. Location: Section G, Case 1.

15. M'Kinley Memorial certificate. Presented to the Post by W. H. H. Lea.

8" x 10" certificate in white mat, 1 1/4" around, in wood frame, painted silver, 14" x 16",.with wood back. Fair to good condition. Location: Under desk (left of Commander's).

16. Carbine. Was found under the dead body of a Confederate soldier on the battlefield of Pittsburg Landing, just after the battle, by James McClelland Henderson, then Captain of a U.S. Transport. The carbine was given Geo. W. Foster by Wm. Henderson, son of Capt. Henderson, on May 13, 1901; was presented to the Post by Geo. W. Foster. Received for the Post by W. H. H. Lea.

Sharps Carbine; pat. Oct. 5, 1852, stamped "E. S. Lawrence Pat. Apr. 12th 1859," Ser. #:C16374 (on tang). Poor condition. Missing lever/trigger guard, lever pin, and hammer. Location: Section A.

17. Canteen. Was picked up by Wm. P. Mansfield, then a boy eight years old, on the battlefield of Chancellorsville, Va., some time after the battle while in company with his father and grandfather, their home being only 10 miles from the battlefield. The canteen was painted some years ago by his sister, to keep it from rusting. Was procured from Wm. P. Mansfield of Washington, D.C., January, 1906, in his possession over 40 years.

Gold paint, flaking, 1 small hole, dented both sides, no stopper, all keepers good shape. No strap. Good condition. Location: Section A, Case 1. Handwritten tag: "U.S. Canteen found on Chancellorsville Battlefield ..." Location: Section A, Case 1.

18. Carbine. Was found on the battlefield of Trevillians, Va., by Wm. P. Mansfield, then 10 years old; the battle was with Gen. Sheridan's Cavalry. Was procured from Wm. P. Mansfield of Washington, D.C., January, 1906, after being in his possession for over 40 years.

Ser. #11771; lock plate stamped Burnside Rifle Co., Providence, R. I. Poor condition. Missing hammer, other internal parts; stock and breech are wired together; evidence of worming or mildew on stock; stock cracked in 2 places around tang. Toe tag: "Burnside Carbine #18 found on Battlefield of Trevillian, June 1864." Location: Section A, Case 1. Assumed to refer to Battle of Trevillian's Station.

19. Saber. Was found on the battlefield of Trevillians, Va., by W. P. Mansfield, then 10 years old; the battle was with Gen. Sheridan's Cavalry. Was procured from W. P. Mansfield of Washington, D.C., January, 1906, after being in his possession for over 40 years.

MISSING!

Items include pine knot with grape shot, (89), spoon (155), bullet (161), Bible? (127) and items described in #20 below.

20. Large card board. Small articles on card board. Was picked up on the battlefield of Chancellorsville, Wilderness and Trevillians, Va., and are parts of knapsacks, belts, saddles, etc. Were secured from Mr. Wm. P. Mansfield of Washington, D.C., January, 1906, after being in his possession over 40 years.

Parts of knapsacks, belts, saddles. 5 roller buckles, 4 brass studs, cartridge box plate, 2 rectangular belt buckles. Fair condition. Location: Section C, Case 2.

21. Block of pine wood. From battlefield of Spottsylvania, Va. This was cut from a tree standing in what is known as the Bloody Angle, the spot where Gen. Hancock made the most terrible fight of the war. A piece of broken shell is embedded in the wood. Was cut from the tree several years after the war. Has been in the possession of Mr. Wm. P. Mansfield over 40 years. Was procured from him January, 1906.

Block of wood with shell fragment embedded. Good condition. Location: Section Section C, Case 3. Could be misnomered in original inventory.

22. Block of pine wood. From the battlefield of Spottsylvania, Va. This was cut from a tree standing in what is known as the Bloody Angle, the spot where Gen. Hancock made the terrible fight of the war. A bullet is embedded in the wood, which was cut from the tree several years after the war, and has been in the possession of Wm. P. Mansfield of Washington, D.C., over 40 years. Was procured from him January, 1906.

Block of wood with shell fragment embedded. Fair condition. Location: Section Section C, Case 3. Could be misnomered in original inventory. See image at entry number N26.

23. Revolver holster and belt. This revolver and fixtures was carried by Joseph Tyler, a member of the 9th Virginia Cavalry, Confederate States Army, Fitzhugh Lee's Brigade. Was carried by Tyler in the campaigns of 1863 and 1864. Was procured from Wm. P. Mansfield of Washington, D.C., January, 1906. Was in his possession over 40 years.

MISSING! The tag, torn in half, remains: Remington Cavalry pistol and fixtures carried by Joseph Tyler, 9th Virginia Cavalry, CSA, 1862 to close of war.

24. Wood shoe sole. During the later years of the war, sole leather in the south became very scarce and high, so the bottoms of the shoes worn by the slaves and many of the whites were made of wood; and the uppers, only partially tanned, fashioned out and tacked with carpet tacks. This sole was made for one of the slaves on my father's place. Wm. H. Mansfield, Sheriff of Spottsylvania Co., Va.; also a member of the 9th Virginia Cavalry. Was procured from W. P. Mansfield of Washington, D.C., January, 1906.

MISSING!

25. Haversack. Was found on Wilderness battlefield by Wm. H. Mansfield. On the inside of haversack the name of Frank Griffin, 28th Mass. Vols., is plainly stamped. Was procured from Wm. P. Mansfield of Washington, D.C., January, 1906, who was present when found.

Frank Griffin 28th Mass. Vols. Stamped twice on inside; leather strap, torn. Poor condition. Location: Section A, Case 1.

Items include bridle, bit and chain (26), miscellaneous collection of U.S. and C.S. relics (36) and 3 U.S. brass cottons (151).

26. Bridle, bit and chain. Was found on the battlefield of Trevillian, Va., by Wm. H. Mansfield, Sheriff of Spottsylvania Co., Va., and a member of the 9th Virginia Cavalry, C.S.A. Was procured from Wm. P. Mansfield of Washington, D.C., January, 19906. Was in his possession over 40 years.

"U.S." device on each side; chain in herringbone pattern. Fair condition. Location: Section C, Case 3.

27. Saddle crupper. Was found on the battlefield of Trevillian, Va., by Wm. H. Mansfield, Sheriff of Spottsylvania Co., Va., and a member of the 9th Virginia Cavalry, C.S.A. Was procured from Wm. P. Mansfield of Washington, D.C., January, 1906. Was in his possession over 40 years.

#81 stamped on leather on ring end; made of leather. Poor condition. Location: Section A, Case 1.

28. U.S. saddle pockets. Was found on the battlefield of Trevillian, Va., by Wm. H. Mansfield, Sheriff of Spottsylvania Co., Va., and a member of the 9th Virginia Cavalry, C.S.A. Was procured from Wm. P. Mansfield of Washington, D.C., January, 1906. Was in his possession over 40 years.

Stitching on interior saddle bag flap is partially missing; held together with tacks or nails. Poor condition; seems to be complete. Location: Section A, Case 1.

29. U.S. saddle pockets. Was found on the battlefield of Trevillian, Va., by Wm H. Mansfield, Sheriff of Spottsylvania Co., Va., and a member of the 9th Virginia Cavalry, C.S.A. Was procured from Wm. P. Mansfield of Washington, D.C., January, 1906. Was in his possession over 40 years.

C. S. saddle pockets. One pocket is missing strap; other pocket on inside back has 1" hole that was repaired with leather stitching. Poor condition; leather very brittle and cracked. Location: Section A, Case 1.

30. Knapsack. Was found on the battlefield of the Wilderness, Va., May, 1864, by Wm. P. Mansfield, near the dead body of a Union soldier. It was bright and new at the time, and for that reason attracted his attention, among hundreds of others scattered through the timbers. Both owner's name and regiment was stamped on it, but has been faded out by time. Have forgotten the name; not positive as to Regiment, but think it was from New York State. Was procured from the finder, Wm. P. Mansfield, of Washington, D.C., January, 1906. Was in his possession over 40 years.

"Co. K. 64" written in white on inside flap . On outside back appears to be 31 P.V. Poor condition; very brittle; soft double pack. Location: Section A, Case 1.

Items include tin plate with corps badge (N22), epaulette (31), granite from Little Round Top (54), bridle belt (90), reproduction of hat ornament (162) and U.S. belt buckle (75).

31. Epaulette. A short time after the battle of Chancellorsville, Va., May, 1863, the slaves from the plantation of Grandfather Rev. James L. Powell and from my father's plantation, Wm. H. Mansfield, were sent down on the battlefields to gather up clothing and blankets. Near Chancellorsville, house occupied during the early part of the fighting as Gen. Hooker's quarters, a slave, Uncle Nelson, belonging to my grandfather, pulled out of the weeds and mud a very full and long broadcloth overcoat, with cape attached; on the shoulders of which was this and another epaulette. I witnessed, and though only eight years and four months old, remembered this incident well. The epaulettes were taken from the coat a few days later and given to me, and the coat later cut up and made into a suit for my grandfather, the Rev. James L. Powell, who was a Baptist preacher. The other epaulette, boy like, I cut up and destroyed. The coat was evidently the property of a superior officer, I suppose a member of Gen. Hooker's staff. Procured from Mr. Wm. P. Mansfield of Washington, D.C., January, 1906, a son of Wm. H. Mansfield and grandson of the Rev. James L. Powell of Spottsylvania Co., Va. Was in his possession over 40 years.

Epaulette; brass; scalloped shoulder scale, has a long (3" or 4") line across the under end, etched into the brass; affixed to red, blue and silver cardboard stand. Fair condition: Location: Section C, Case 2.

32. Cavalry spurs--U.S. From the battlefield of Trevillians, Va. Found by Wm. P. Mansfield of Washington, D.C., and procured from him January, 1906, and were in his possession over 40 years.

MISSING!

33. U.S. bayonet and scabbard. From the battlefield of the Wilderness, Va. Found by Wm. P. Mansfield of Washington, D.C., in 1864, and secured from him January, 1906, and were in his possession over 40 years.

MISSING!

34. Two leather cap boxes--U.S. Found on the battlefield of the Wilderness, Va., by Wm. P. Mansfield, a resident at the time of Spottsylvania Co., Va., in 1864, now of Washington, D.C. Secured from him January, 1906, and was in his possession over 40 years.

MISSING!

35. Leather cap box--C.S. Found on the battlefield of Chancellorsville, Va., May, 1863, by Wm. P. Mansfield, a resident of Spottsylvania Co., Va., now of Washington, D.C. Secured from him January, 1906, and was in his possession over 40 years.

MISSING!

36. A miscellaneous collection of U.S. and C.S. relics. From the battlefield of the Wilderness, Spottsylvania and Travillians, Va. Found by Wm. P. Mansfield, a resident of Spottsylvania Co., Va., now of Washington, D.C. Secured from him January, 1906, and were in his possession over 40 years.

Miscellaneous collection of U.S. and C.S. relics. Belt buckles, knapsack hardware, pompion top. Fair condition. Location: Section C, Case 4. See image at entry number 26.

37. Small piece of knapsack. Found on the Wilderness battlefield after the war, by Wm. P. Mansfield, a resident of Spottsylvania Co., Va., now of Washington, D.C. Has the Company and Regiment stamped on same. Secured from him January, 1906, and was in his possession over 40 years.

Small piece of canvas, stamped "Co. A, 53" has a hole in center of it. Poor condition. Location: Section C, Case 2.

38. Petrified wood. From Spottsylvania Co., Va. Secured from Wm. P. Mansfield of Washington, D.C., January, 1906, and was in his possession over 40 years.

Location: Section C, Case 5. See image at entry number 80.

39. Straps and buckles. Were found on the battlefield of the Wilderness, Va., after the war, by Wm. P. Mansfield, then a resident of Spottsylvania Co., Va.--are the straps belonging to a knapsack. Were secured from Mr. Wm. P. Mansfield, January, 1906, and were in his possession over 40 years.

Tag: Battle of the Wilderness May 1864. Location: Section A, Case 1.

Item at top has no accompanying identification and we are unable to match it with any artifact in the catalogue. Our horse riding and stable experts believe that the upper item is a piece of rein (the part with holes in it attaches to the bit) (there are several bits among the artifacts) and the lower one labeled no. 39 (though catalogued as a knapsack strap, looks like a piece of a curb strap that goes under the horse's chin.

40. Shot gun. Was secured by James T. Couch, Company H, 62d Regiment, Pa. Vol. Infantry, on October 20, 1863, near the battlefields of Culpepper and Cedar Mountain, Va. He brought the gun home with him in December, 1863, when on furlough. Was secured from him January, 1906, after being in his possession over 40 years.

RETURNED JUNE 2007! Lower weapon in the picture is 40B (upper is N59).

Items are numbered (top to bottom) 41, N27, 114 and 173.

41. Bayonet. Carried by Daniel H. Rice, Company I, 102d Regiment, Pa. Vol. Infantry, from July 11, 1862, to June 28, 1865. Was brought home by him and was in his possession over 44 years. Mr. Rice says that at the battle of Flint Hill, Va., in a charge, it came to a hand to hand conflict. He killed a rebel by plunging this bayonet into his body. Secured from Mr. Rice January, 1906, for Memorial Hall.

Very faint stamp "U.S." below which appears the letter "J." Bayonet is bent near muzzle end and tip, and socket is dented. Poor condition. Location: Section C, Case 1.

42. Wrench. Used by Daniel H. Rice, Company I, 102nd Regiment, Pa. Vol. Infantry, from July 11, 1862, to June 28, 1865. Was used in taking guns apart when cleaning same. Was in Mr. Rice's possession over 44 years. Secured from Mr. Rice January, 1906, for Memorial Hall.

MISSING!

43. Grape shot. Found at Devil's Den, Gettysburg, Pa. in 1902, by Daniel H. Rice, late Company I, 102d Reg. Pa. Vol. Infantry. Secured from him January, 1906, for Memorial Hall.

Grape shot ball. Fair condition: Section C, Case 3. See image at entry number 108.

44. Sword bayonet. Used to some extent at the beginning of the war. Was mostly used by the Zouave Regiments, but never came into general use during the war. Was secured from Dr. R. L. Walker, Sr., January, 1906, for Memorial Hall.

MISSING!

Items include pieces of shells (106), cotton (48), marble (123) and hand grenade (45).

45. Hand grenade. Secured at government sale of army supplies in Pittsburg, Pa., January, 1906, by W. H. H. Lea. The shell was patented August 20, 1861. Was used to defend forts and breast work by throwing them by hand among the charging columns when near the fort or breast works. Placed in Memorial Hall January, 1906.

Cardboard fins; pat. Aug. 20th 1861 stamped on fin. Good condition. Location: Section C, Case 4.

46. Revolver and holster. Owned and carried by Lieut. Wm. Crooks, Company H, 102d Regiment, Pa. Vol. Infantry, and was a present from Lieut. Benison. See engraving on revolver. Have been in possession of John B. Crooks, his son, for several years. Secured from him January, 1906, for Memorial Hall.

MISSING!

47. Pieces of shell, grape, etc. This collection was picked up by W. H. H. Lea in 1884 while attending the Dept. of Pa., G.A.R., encampment. The seven pieces were all found on the field over which General Pickett and his brave Virginians charged on July 3, 1863, at Gettysburg, Pa. Secured from W. H. H. Lea January, 19906, for Memorial Hall. Have been in his possession 22 years.

2 grape balls, 3 sections of case. Poor condition. Location: Section C, Case 4. See image at entry number 80.

48. Cotton. Was picked from the cotton bushes in 1881 by W. H. H. Lea, late Lieutenant of Co. I, 112th Reg., Pa. Vols., while on a visit to the Virginia battlefield, from the narrow strip of ground between the Union and rebel lines and directly in front of the rebel fort at Petersburg, Va., blown up July 30, 1864. Over this ground the charging columns passed. Almost every foot of this ground was covered with Union dead or stained by as brave blood as ever flowed from the veins of American soldiers. Has been in possession of W. H. H. Lea for 25 years. Secured from him January, 1906, for Memorial Hall.

Poor condition. Location: Section C, Case 4. See image at entry number 45.

49. Canteen. Was found on the battlefield of Gettysburg, Pa., in 1884, in presence of W. H. H. Lea: While standing at the stone wall at the High Water Mark of the rebellion, a small boy from Philadelphia, in company of his father, while walking on top of the wall, noticing the canteen down in the wall, reached down and secured it. A few minutes later, owing to its being so dirty, was, by the father, turned over to me. This canteen has no doubt rested in this stone wall from July, 1863. Secured from W. H. H. Lea January, 1906, after being in his possession 22 years, for Memorial Hall.

MISSING!

50. Pine wood and bullet. Was secured by W. H. H. Lea in 1881 while visiting the old battlefields of Virginia, while standing on the hillside between the Union and rebel works and directly in front of Fort Steadman, on the ground over which General Gordon charged, March, 1865. Some colored men were cutting wood on the ground. After splitting a cut of the log open, this bullet was found in same and this block was cut out and handed me. After placing the pieces of the log together, we found it to be a rebel bullet. Has been in the possession of W. H. H. Lea 25 years. Secured from him January, 1906, for Memorial Hall.

Block of wood containing bullet. Fair condition: Location: Section C, Case 3. See image at entry number 113.

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