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THBNew York 11th Cavalry Collection of Civil War Documents for C.D. Swain, 11th NY Cavalry
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LiveJun 22, 2018
Cowan’s American History: Premier Auction, scheduled for June 22, 2018 is comprised of early photographs, documents, manuscripts, broadsides, flags, and more dating from the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, Late Indian Wars, World War I and II and beyond. Cowan's Auctions dawnie@cowans.com
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Lot of 4 documents identified to Chellis Davis Swain (ca 1844-1911), 11th Regiment of Cavalry (Scott's 900), New York State Volunteers.
Commission: As Adjutant and 1st Lieutenant, to date from November 1, 1862. Document dated March 1, 1864. Signed by Horatio Seymour, Gov. of NY. On parchment paper, 11.5 x 16.25 in. Red state seal lower left. Also signed by state Adjutant Gen. John T. Sprague.
Commission: Same rank, to date to January 26, 1865, in 26th Reg. of Cavalry, NY State Vols. Document dated March 1, 1865 and signed by R(ueben) E. Fenton as Governor. On heavy parchment paper, 11.25 x 16 in. Red state seal lower left. Some tape repairs to folds on verso.
Brevet Captain for Gallant and meritorious service, dated May 17, 1866, signed by R.E. Fenton and M.J. Ferrell, Col & ADC. 13.75 x 17.5 in. With vignettes all around borders of patriotic and military designs, copper seal at bottom. Some water stains along edges.
Plus paper form for use of (Veterans') Post Historian (GAR) with information on enlistment date, place, rank, etc., then when and where discharged, where re-enlisted (if applicable), etc. Here we find that Mr. Swain enlisted September 1, 1862 and entered service as 2nd lieut in the 11th NY Cav., was promoted November 1, 1862 (as commission indicates) and retained this rank until the end of the war. He was discharged July 7, 1865 at Albany. Swain was the son of Col. James B. Swain (d1895), 11th New York Cavalry. Swain enlisted in November 1861 in the 1st US Cavalry. He was commissioned into Field & Staff of the 11th New York in April 1862. He was discharged in February 1864. This sheet is separated into two pieces, with other folds threatening to do the same.
Generally good other than noted above.Condition
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