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AUTOGRAPH ALBUM COMPILED BY EDWARD CAMPBELL, BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL OF THE 85TH PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS, WHILE STATIONED AT FOLLY ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA, JULY 1863 THROUGH AUGUST 1873

AUTOGRAPH ALBUM COMPILED BY EDWARD CAMPBELL, BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL OF THE 85TH PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS, WHILE STATIONED AT FOLLY ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA, JULY 1863 THROUGH AUGUST 1873 by Campbell, Edward

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Seller: David M. Lesser, Fine Antiquarian Books LLC
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AUTOGRAPH ALBUM COMPILED BY EDWARD CAMPBELL, BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL OF THE 85TH PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS, WHILE STATIONED AT FOLLY ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA, JULY 1863 THROUGH AUGUST 1873
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Campbell, Edward
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David M. Lesser, Fine Antiquarian Books LLC (United States)
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[Ferry Island and Morris Island, S.C.], 1873. 5-1/2" x 7-3/4". [180] pp, of which about 50 pages are signed, Original tooled leather boards, gilt title "Autographs" and gilt design on front board [spine shorn, hinges loosening but still holding, text block shaken with some leaves beginning to loosen, some rubbing and wear to boards]. Inscribed on front flyleaf "Edward Campbell, Major 85th Pa. Vols. Brig. Gen. ... Staff, Folly Island, S.C. July 8th, 1863." Most autographs are in ink, a handful in pencil. Most pages are clean and bright. Very Good. Edward Campbell [1838-1912] of Uniontown, Pennsylvania, was admitted to the Bar just before Civil War broke out. In April 1861 he enlisted as a private with Company E, 85th Pennsylvania Volunteers, and rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He assisted Captain Guiler in recruiting the regiment known as the "Little Giants". Campbell led the 85th during the siege of Fort Wagner in July 1863, and the siege of Petersburg in August, 1864. After he mustered out in November 1864, Governor Curtin appointed him to the Pennsylvania District Court. He was the youngest Pennsylvania judge at age 28. He later settled into a successful private practice until his death. This autograph book contains an interesting assortment of signatures of fellow military officers, most dated from July 8 - August 21, 1863, at Morris Island or Folly Island, S.C. A handful are from November 6, 1873; a few are unsigned or have random dates. Some of the individuals who autographed the book include: A[lfred] Mordecai [1840-1920], who signed at Morris Island on 1 August 1863, was a Jewish West Point graduate from Philadelphia. He received his commission in the U.S. Army upon his graduation on June 24, 1861. President Lincoln appointed him Brevet 2nd Lieutenant in the Corps of Topographical Engineers. Mordecai was assigned to the Ordnance Department in October 1861, and remained with the Department until his 1904 retirement. He received commendation during the War for his conduct during the first battle of Bull Run; was breveted major in September, 1863, for "gallant and meritorious service at the siege of Fort Wagner"; and breveted lieutenant colonel for "distinguished services in the field and faithful and meritorious services in the ordnance department during the rebellion." He was the son of Major Alfred Mordecai, Sr. [1804-1887], another highly regarded ordnance officer, one of the finest ballisticians of his day, and "one of the most eminent Hebrews in [Philadelphia]" according to the report of his death in The American Israelite. Joseph J. Comstock Jr. [1838-1903], signs as Captain of 3rd R.I. Artillery at Morris Island on 1 August 1863, "with his best wishes for your future welfare." Comstock, of the well known Rhode Island family, enlisted with the 7th New York Regiment in 1861; re-enlisted with the 3rd Rhode Island Heavy Artillery in 1862, quickly rose to the rank of Captain; was made Major in the 14th Rhode Island Heavy Artillery in 1863; and by 1865 was serving with the 11 U.S Colored Troops Heavy Artillery. He returned to New York after the War and joined the advertising business, becoming connected to the Post-Graduate Hospital in the late 1880a and serving as their Advertising Solicitor for fifteen years. George B. Balch [1821-1908], signed as Commander U.S. Navy. Balch became a U.S. Navy midshipman in 1837, was in combat along the Mexican coast 1846-1847, wounded in action in China in 1854. He commanded the Steam Sloop Pocahontas, active blockader in South Carolina and Georgia 1861-1862, USS Pawnee the rest of the war, served in navy the rest of his life, including Governor of Naval Asylum in Philadelphia, Superintendent of U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis 1887-1881. Alfred H[owe] Terry [1837-1890], signed as Brigadier General Vols., Morris Island, on 28 July 1863. A Connecticut lawyer, he became colonel of a militia regiment in Connecticut. At the outbreak of Civil War his regiment was mustered into service. Terry took part in the first battle of Bull Run, the capture of Port Royal and the siege of Fort Pulaski; he participated in the operations against Charleston. Promoted to brigadier-general. He shared in the capture of Fort Wagner; served at Drury's Bluff, Bermuda Hundred, siege of Petersburg, assault and capture of Fort Fisher, and capture of Wilmington. He was brevetted major-general in the regular army in 1865, commanded the departments of Dakota and the south, and was in charge of successful expeditions against Sitting Bull and the Sioux. Jay P. Wilcox, signed as 1st Lieut. A.D.C., Morris Island, on 25 July 1863. He was known as a brave and fearless soldier during the Civil War and rose from private to captain quickly. He was killed 10 May 1864 while serving with 6th CT Regiment along the Petersburg & Richmond Railroad where the Sixth had cut telegraph wires and pulled up track the day before. Wilcox was the only one killed with 20 wounded and four missing. Lewis S. Payne [1819-1898], New York merchant, politician, built the first steam sawmill in Tonawanda. He was wounded during the Civil War and taken prisoner, held from August 1863 until exchanged 18 March 1865. After the war, he was Clerk of Niagara County 1866-1868, member NY State Assembly in 1870, and NY State Senate 1878-1879. Col. Jno. W. [John Wesley] Turner [1833-1899], signed on July 27, 1863. He was a career military officer, participated in the Appomattox Campaign, and was responsible for occupying the Department of Viginia. He served many years as head of the U.S. Army Depot and Commissary in St. Louis, Missouri, and became the St. Louis Public Works Commissioner after his military retirement. Charles R[ussell] Suter [1842-1920], signed as 1st Lt. of Engrs. U.S. Corps., was a career military officer and served with the Corps of Engineers for almost the entirety of his forty plus years of service through his retirement in 1906; was breveted Captain on July 18, 1863, for his gallant and meritorious service during the Siege of Morris Island; breveted Major on March 13, 1865, for faithful and meritorious service; engaged in building, guarding and repairing bridges and field-works during the Northern Virginia Campaign, Rappahannock Campaign, Maryland Campaign and others; retired from the Corps in 1906 with too many accomplishments to list here. C[harles] H[enry] Van Wyck [1824-1895], signed as colonel of 56th NYV on 8/16/63 at Folly Island; admitted to bar in 1847; NY District Attorney 1850-1856; U.S. Representative from NY to 36th & 37th Congresses; moved to Nebraska in 1874; delegate to Nebraska State Constitutional Convention 1875; State Senate 1877, 1879 & 1881; U.S. Senate 1881-1887; Chairman of Commission on Mississippi River & Tributaries, 47th Congress; Commission to Improve Mississippi River & Tributaries, 48th and 49th Congresses. Some of the other signatures include: Geo. O. Eddy, 3rd RI Vols Artillery 7/27/63; V. Henry 1st Lieut 1st Artillery 7/28/63; Jno. H. Moore, Capt. & A.Q. M. 7/28/63; W.V. Hutchings Capt. & A.Q.M. , Massachusetts 7/28/63; M.H. Topping Capt. 100 NYV, NC 7/28/63; C.J. Dobbs, 13th Ind Vols, Indianapolis Ind. Undated; John King A. Bells Sons Bankers, 25 Park Row, New York, Morris Island 8/7/63; H.L. or I? Fairchild, Col.89 NY Vols undated; Louis Bell, Colonel 4th N.Y.V. undated; R.S. Foster, Brig Gen. U.S.Vols, Folly Island, undated; James E. Ashcroft, Capt. 3rd New York Artillery, Comdg Battery B, Folly Island, 8/16/63; J. Wheeler, Lt. Colonel 56th NY? S. Vols, Folly Island SC 8/16/63; S.S. McHenry, Capt. & A.A.G., Morris Island SC 7/25/1863.

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