Dedication Ribbon, 126th New York Infantry Monument, Gettysburg, 1888
Description
Red ribbon with gold lettering; bar along top, gold fringe at bottom. Locking clasp on back. Ribbon reads: 1863-1888 / 126TH / N.Y. INFT. / 3rd BRIG. 3rd DIV. / MONUMENT / DEDICATION / GETTYSBURG / OCTOBER 3rd 1858." Blue trefoil (or three-leaf clover) in center. Minor loss, upper right side. Label on back marked "C.S. Martindell / BADGES / 128 S. 8th St., Phila." See object file for additional information.
Provenance
Part of a group of five items related to an unknown veteran of the 126th New York Volunter Infantry Regiment.
Date Range
October 3, 1888
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 0529
Object Name
Ribbon, Commemorative
Object ID
2023.022.001
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Reunion Ribbon, Guest, 126th New York Infantry, Gettysburg, 1893
Description
White ribbon with gold printing; gold bar along top, "NEW YORK DAY 1863 / 1893" on bar; white fringe at bottom. Locking clasp on back. Ribbon reads: "GUEST / GETTYSBURG / JULY 1 2 3 / 1893." Excelsior symbol, state of New York, in center of ribbon. Label on back marked "C.G. BRAXMAR, / BADGES AND MEDALS, / 47 CORTLANDT ST., N.Y." See object file for additional information.
Provenance
Part of a group of five items related to an unknown veteran of the 126th New York Volunter Infantry Regiment.
Date Range
July 1893
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAc
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 0529
Object Name
Ribbon, Membership
Object ID
2023.022.002
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Reunion Ribbon, Society of the Army of the Potomac, 1900
Description
Vertical red, white, and blue ribbon ribbon with rold printing; gold bar along depicting a handshake; red, white, and blue fringe at bottom. Locking clasp on back. Ribbon reads: "31st Annual / REUNION / SOCIETY ARMY OF THE / POTOMAC / FREDERICKSBURG, VA. / MAY 25-26, 1900." Crossed flags in center of ribbon. See object file for additional information.
Provenance
The Society of the Army of the Potomac was a military society founded in 1869 which was composed of officers and enlisted men who served with the Army of the Potomac during the American Civil War.
Part of a group of five items related to an unknown veteran of the 126th New York Volunter Infantry Regiment.
Date Range
May 1900
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAc
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 0529
Object Name
Ribbon, Membership
Object ID
2023.022.003
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Two-piece bronze medal; top piece marked "ORGANIZED MARCH 4TH / 1874." Bottom piece marked "THE CRESCENT / BALTIMORE." Chain on right side has been damaged, lower piece attached with thread, right side. See object file for additional information.
Note: With no other markings, research indicates this may be from the sixteenth GAR encampment held at Baltimore in 1882.
Provenance
The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) was founded 1866 and received a national charter in 1874. The sixteenth national encampment took place in Baltimore, Maryland, June 21-22, 1882.
Part of a group of five items related to an unknown veteran of the 126th New York Volunter Infantry Regiment.
Date Range
1882
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAc
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 0529
Object Name
Medal
Object ID
2023.022.004
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) medal consisting of bronze eagle at top, flag ribbon in center, and bronze five-pointed star at bottom. Locking clasp on back of eagle. Reverse marked: "PAT. MAY 4, 1886 / June 22, 1883."
See object file for additional information.
Provenance
The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) was founded 1866 and received a national charter in 1874.
Part of a group of five items related to an unknown veteran of the 126th New York Volunter Infantry Regiment.
Date Range
Circa 1886
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAc
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 0529
Object Name
Medal
Object ID
2023.022.005
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Official Record of Henry Flick, 457 E. Strawberry Street, Lancaster, Penna.
Description
Official Record of Henry Flick, 457 E. Strawberry Street, Lancaster, Penna., Company E, 30th Regiment, First Pennsylvania Reserve Vol., War of the Rebellion, 1861 to 1864. Biographical information and first-hand accounts of enlistment, Seven Days’ Battle, Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Rappahannock, Mine Run, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Coal Harbor and Besada Church, and ending with poetry. Printed in 1925.
Enlistment Account
Seven Days' Battle
Bull Run
Antietam
Fredericksburg
Gettysburg
Rappahannock
Mine Run
Wilderness
Spottslvania, etc. [Spotsylvania]
Coal Harbor and Besada Church [Cold Harbor and Bethesda Church]
Poetry
Admin/Biographical History
Henry Flick was born in Lancaster on 6 September 1843 and baptized 4 November 1843 at St. James Episcopal Church.
The Civil War Collection consists of material acquired over many years from different sources. Coverage is of Lancaster County soldiers and of daily life in the county during the Civil War. The collection contains records of various military units, family correspondence, "Home Front" papers, Civil War era diaries, the Captain John R. Bricker/Dept. of Commissary papers, celebration and reunion materials, images, newspaper clippings, and general orders.
System of Arrangement
The collection is organized by category into ten series.
The oversized documents of Series A, C, F, and H are oversized and filed flat in Box 4.
Series A Military Units: Series A contains documents of military units, including muster rolls, enlistment papers, discharge certificates, assignment and promotion records, and papers of individual soldiers and officers.
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Pennsylvania Militia
Certificate of State Regiments
U.S. Regiments
Series B Civil War Families
Benjamin Reed Family
Soldier's Letters
Series C The Lancaster Home Front
The Bounty Funds
Pension Claims
Articles
Letters
Series D Lancaster Notables
Series E Civil War Era Diaries
Series F The Captain John R. Bricker/Dept. of PA Commissary Papers
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Civil War Collection (MG0018), Series #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restrictions are noted at the item level.
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-18
Classification
MG0018
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Much of the collection was cataloged prior to 1997. Added to database 23 March 2022.
Certification of military service for George W. Watson
Description
Certification of military service for George W. Watson as private in the 22nd Regiment, U.S. Colored Infantry, Co. H, 1864-1865. Issued by the Department of Military Affairs, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 1959.
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Civil War Collection (MG0018), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no fee for publication.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-18
Other Number
MG-18, Series A, Folder 123
Classification
MG0018
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 23 March 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
Letter from James Clark to Mrs. Martin D. Hess, Lancaster, reporting that he is well, has had enough of the war, and that they would like letters from home. "…take me out of this damd dirty hole for I cannot stand it verry long…" With envelope.
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Civil War Collection (MG0018), Series #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-18
Other Number
MG-18, Series A, Folder 124, Insert 1
Classification
MG0018
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
One of two letters discovered in 1988 in the collections of the Lancaster History with Justice of the Peace records from 1873. Added to database 23 March 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
Letter to Samuel Harris reporting that the writer has been unwell since he joined the army, they are with Gen. Sherman and about to take Richmond, and he would like paper and stamps, and word from home. "…we are goin to take Richmon and Army men will fall…" Sent in the care of George [Steinhauser] to Samuel Harris, hospital, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. With envelope.
Letter from James Clark to Mrs. Martin D. Hess (MG0018_SerA_F124_In01)
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Civil War Collection (MG0018), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-18
Other Number
MG-18, Series A, Folder 124, Insert 2
Classification
MG0018
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
One of two letters discovered in 1988 in the collections of the Lancaster History with Justice of the Peace records from 1873. Added to database 24 March 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
