Civil War Recruitment Broadside for the Rockingham Light Infantry, 5th New Hampshire Volunteers

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American History, Featuring the Property of N. Flayderman & Co. by Cowan's Auctions

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Printed broadside, 27.5 x 40 in. Fall in to Defend The Flag of Our Union! Calling for men to join the Rockingham Light Infantry, 5th New Hampshire Volunteers. The broadside goes on to give bounty and pay, equipage, training, etc. The subscriber... has opened an office at the store of J. Blake & Son, Raymond....Gilman H. Tucker, Recruiting Officer. Raymond, September 13, 1861. Printed by the Poster Press of McFarland & Jenks, Concord, NH.

The 5th New Hampshire gained some "fame" by being one of the units (some say THE unit) that suffered the greatest loss in battle. Upon entry into the Federal system, the unit joined the Army of the Potomac. It was in most of the major battles from the Rappahannock River, to Fair Oaks, Malvern Hill, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, and many more. The regiment lost 18 officers, more than other similar units.

Provenance: Property of N. Flayderman & Co.

Condition

VG Overall cracking and small reductions at folds. Light toning.
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