Civil War Special Order from the 2nd Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry
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This document is a Special Order from the 2nd Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry (2nd NY Vols.), dated May 18, 1863, during the American Civil War.
Document Summary
- 8 1/2 x 10 1/4 inches, matted measurement is 12 1/2 x 14 1/2
- Date: May 18, 1863
- Location: Headquarters, 2nd Regiment N.Y. Vols.
- Subject: Temporary duty assignments for two lieutenants.
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Key Personnel & Orders:
- Lieut. Harmon B. Schlitz is "temporarily assigned to duty in Co. C".
- Lieut. Alonzo Rippmett is "temporarily assigned to duty in Co. B".
- Signed by: Wm. B. Cornell (Major Comd'g 2d NY Vetry.) and Jos. B. Carr (Capt. & Act'g Adjutant).
Historical Context
The date of the order, May 18, 1863, is significant. The 2nd New York Infantry Regiment's two-year service enlistment ended around this time. The majority of the regiment was mustered out of service in Troy, NY, on May 26, 1863. The men who had enlisted for a three-year term were transferred to the 70th New York Infantry Regiment. This document relates to the final period of service for the original 2nd NY Volunteer Infantry regiment.
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Regular price
$100.00
This document is a Special Order from the 2nd Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry (2nd NY Vols.), dated May 18, 1863, during the American Civil War.
Document Summary
- 8 1/2 x 10 1/4 inches, matted measurement is 12 1/2 x 14 1/2
- Date: May 18, 1863
- Location: Headquarters, 2nd Regiment N.Y. Vols.
- Subject: Temporary duty assignments for two lieutenants.
-
Key Personnel & Orders:
- Lieut. Harmon B. Schlitz is "temporarily assigned to duty in Co. C".
- Lieut. Alonzo Rippmett is "temporarily assigned to duty in Co. B".
- Signed by: Wm. B. Cornell (Major Comd'g 2d NY Vetry.) and Jos. B. Carr (Capt. & Act'g Adjutant).
Historical Context
The date of the order, May 18, 1863, is significant. The 2nd New York Infantry Regiment's two-year service enlistment ended around this time. The majority of the regiment was mustered out of service in Troy, NY, on May 26, 1863. The men who had enlisted for a three-year term were transferred to the 70th New York Infantry Regiment. This document relates to the final period of service for the original 2nd NY Volunteer Infantry regiment.
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