lot of 10 items relating to Henry Clay (Harry) Egbert. The earliest piece is Egbert's license to practice law in Philadelphia, Feb. 1860, 12 x 15." The lot also includes 5 presidential military appointments, all on vellum, from 14 x 17.75" to 16 x 19.75". The appointments are for: (1) Brevet Captain, Aug. 1864, "for gallant services at the battle of North Anna, Virginia," signed by Andrew Johnson and E. M. Stanton; (2) Captain of the 12 Rgmt. Infantry, April 1865, stamped Andrew Johnson signature; (3) Brevet Major, "for gallant services at the battle of Bethesda Church, Virginia," (to date from 1 Aug. 1864), issued March 1867, stamped Andrew Johnson signature; (4) Lt. Col. of Infantry, Aug. 1893, signed by Grover Cleveland; and (5) Brig. Genl. of Volunteers, Jan. 1899, signed by McKinley. This archive also includes Egbert's Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States (1895), a photograph of Egbert in his later years, framed under glass, 3.5 x 5" visible, a photograph of a bust of Egbert, 3.75 x 4.75", and various clippings and brochures, one for the dedication of the memorial tablet at Ft. Thomas (KY), July 1899. The collection also includes Egbert's trunk, a Chinese-made dovetailed sailor's chest of uncertain exotic hardwood, original tin corner straps, hand-forged brass fittings, compartmentalized inset tray, and short bracket feet, 26 x 13 x 14.5". Inside lid, "Mrs. Egbert." H.C. Egbert was born in Philadelphia in 1839, joined the 12th U.S. Infantry in Sept. 1861 and served with distinction in many battles of that war. He was taken prisoner twice (Cedar Mtn. and Gettysburg) and seriously wounded at Bethesda Church. He remained in the Army after the war rather than returning to his law practice, and by the SpanAm War was Lt. Col. of the 6th U.S. Infantry. He took a body shot at El Canay, Cuba on July 1, 1898, but before his wound completely healed he sailed for the Philippines arriving in March 1899. He received a fatal wound there Mar. 26, 1899. The 6th was stationed for a time at Ft. Thomas, KY, and that city and Cincinnati just across the river, considered the unit "theirs," honoring the unit with parades and plaques after the war. Condition:Documents are overall in very good condition, having only usual folds, light scattered foxing and toning. Medal and photos very good to excellent. Trunk has some minor wormholes and a few areas of missing wood around lid, handles replaced, worn original finish.
lot of 10 items relating to Henry Clay (Harry) Egbert. The earliest piece is Egbert's license to practice law in Philadelphia, Feb. 1860, 12 x 15." The lot also includes 5 presidential military appointments, all on vellum, from 14 x 17.75" to 16 x 19.75". The appointments are for: (1) Brevet Captain, Aug. 1864, "for gallant services at the battle of North Anna, Virginia," signed by Andrew Johnson and E. M. Stanton; (2) Captain of the 12 Rgmt. Infantry, April 1865, stamped Andrew Johnson signature; (3) Brevet Major, "for gallant services at the battle of Bethesda Church, Virginia," (to date from 1 Aug. 1864), issued March 1867, stamped Andrew Johnson signature; (4) Lt. Col. of Infantry, Aug. 1893, signed by Grover Cleveland; and (5) Brig. Genl. of Volunteers, Jan. 1899, signed by McKinley. This archive also includes Egbert's Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States (1895), a photograph of Egbert in his later years, framed under glass, 3.5 x 5" visible, a photograph of a bust of Egbert, 3.75 x 4.75", and various clippings and brochures, one for the dedication of the memorial tablet at Ft. Thomas (KY), July 1899. The collection also includes Egbert's trunk, a Chinese-made dovetailed sailor's chest of uncertain exotic hardwood, original tin corner straps, hand-forged brass fittings, compartmentalized inset tray, and short bracket feet, 26 x 13 x 14.5". Inside lid, "Mrs. Egbert." H.C. Egbert was born in Philadelphia in 1839, joined the 12th U.S. Infantry in Sept. 1861 and served with distinction in many battles of that war. He was taken prisoner twice (Cedar Mtn. and Gettysburg) and seriously wounded at Bethesda Church. He remained in the Army after the war rather than returning to his law practice, and by the SpanAm War was Lt. Col. of the 6th U.S. Infantry. He took a body shot at El Canay, Cuba on July 1, 1898, but before his wound completely healed he sailed for the Philippines arriving in March 1899. He received a fatal wound there Mar. 26, 1899. The 6th was stationed for a time at Ft. Thomas, KY, and that city and Cincinnati just across the river, considered the unit "theirs," honoring the unit with parades and plaques after the war. Condition:Documents are overall in very good condition, having only usual folds, light scattered foxing and toning. Medal and photos very good to excellent. Trunk has some minor wormholes and a few areas of missing wood around lid, handles replaced, worn original finish.
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