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THBSuperb 1861 Civil War 3-Day Pass over the Bridges + within the lines of the Army
Lot 220
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Civil War Union Documents
Superb Civil War 3-Days Pass "over the Bridges & within the lines of the Army of the Potomac" August 15th, 1861
August 15, 1861-Dated Civil War, Partly-Printed Union Army Document Signed, "Drake De Kay", Aide de Camp to General Mansfield, Very Fine.
This rare form Partly-Printed Document measures about 7.75" x 5.5". Being a Pass issued just 4 months after the bombardment of Fort Sumter. Expected folds, minor tone, old mounting paper traces on reverse bottom edge not affecting any text, couple of fold pinholes. This great looking Union Army Document reads, "head Quarters, Military Department of Washington, August 15th, 1861. / Pass Hon. J. Cook & son Daily for three days over the Bridges & within the lines of the Army of the Potomac. / By order of General Mansfield, Commanding: (Signed) Drake De Kay / Aide de Camp." Reverse reads:
"It is understood that the within named and subscribed accepts this pass on his word of honor that he is and wil ever be loyal to the United States; and if hereafter found in arms against the Union or in any way aiding her enemies, the penalty will be death. - (Signed) Jona Cook - F.H. Cook".
What is truly outstanding is the enormous hand-signed signature of "Drake De Kay" written in deep dark heavy brown ink measuring 6.75 inches long and nearly 2 inches high with his personal flourish below. General Mansfield was placed in command of the Department of Washington on April 27, 1861, and three weeks later he was named one of the first of the newly authorized Brigadier Generals in the Regular Army. With responsibility for the defense of Washington and its environs, Mansfield put his vast expertise on defensive fortifications to work, supervising the planning and construction of the entire system of earthwork installations that protected the capital throughout the Civil War. Later, when Union General Joseph Mansfield fell at the battle of Antietam, he became the oldest General on either side of the Civil War to be killed in combat.
Drake De Kay (1836-1886), Aide-de-camp to General Joseph K.F. Mansfield, was commissioned 1st Lieutenant 14th Infantry on May 14, 1861. By 1864, he had received several promotions for gallant and meritorious service at the battles of Spottsylvania and the Wilderness.
General Mansfield was placed in command of the Department of Washington on April 27, 1861, and three weeks later he was named one of the first of the newly authorized brigadier generals in the Regular Army. With responsibility for the defense of Washington and its environs, Mansfield put his vast expertise on defensive fortifications to work, supervising the planning and construction of the entire system of earthwork installations that protected the capital throughout the Civil War. One of his most important decisions was to seize and fortify the southern bank of the Potomac, especially Arlington Heights, without waiting for orders and over General Scott's objections.
In August 1861, Mansfield was assigned to the Department of Virginia, first commanding a brigade at Norfolk, then a division at Suffolk. Later, when Union General Joseph Mansfield fell at the battle of Antietam, he became the oldest general on either side of the Civil War to be killed in combat.
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