Civil War Recruitment Broadsides for the 2nd and 7th Vermont Infantries, September 1861

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

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Lot Description

Lot of 2 printed broadsides, the first, 12.75 x 16.25 in., recruiting 100 Able-Bodied Men! for Seventh Regiment Vt. Infantry. With the additional request, A Good Drummer is Wanted, noting Persons under twenty-one years of age cannot enlist without the written consent of their parent, master or guardian. Signed in print by Recruiting Officer Charles C. Ruggles. Poultney, VT, September 3, 1861.

The 7th Regiment, Vermont Volunteer Infantry was a three years regiment, serving in the Western Theater, predominantly in Louisiana and Florida, from February 1862 to March 1866. It was the longest serving Vermont regiment during the war and was engaged in, or present at, the 1862 first Siege of Vicksburg, Battle of Baton Rouge, Gonzales Station, the Mobile campaign and Spanish Fort, and Whistler, AL.

Printed broadside, 13 x 8 in., headed, USA / Soldiers Attend!, calling for 20 able-bodied young men to increase Co. I in the 2d Vermont Regiment, under the command of Capt. V.S. Fullam. Signed in print by Recruiting Officer B.B. Fullam. Ludlow, VT, September 9, 1861.

The 2nd Vermont Infantry was a three year regiment, and the first from the state placed in the field as a result of Lincoln's call for troops. From June 1861 to July 1865, the 2nd VT served in the eastern theater, predominantly in the VI Corps, Army of the Potomac. It was a member of the famous Vermont Brigade and served longer in the service than all but one other Vermont unit, the 7th VT. The 2nd VT took part in many battles including 1st Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, and more.

Provenance: Property of N. Flayderman & Co.

Condition

7th VT broadside: Very good overall. With some light tone lines along left and right margins, few short rips/tears and chips along edges. Light folds. 2nd VT broadside: toning, fold lines with some small holes at folds.
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