Easel Monument of George W. Kelley This is an easel monument presented by Sergeant George W. Kelley to his family with his record of service. He enlisted from Story County, Iowa in 1861 and mustered into service at Iowa City as a private of Company A, 10th Regiment Iowa Infantry Volunteers.

It goes on to give his service record (which I have paraphrased - if you need all the details, please let me know) as serving under Captain W. McGallo and Colonel Perczell with the Regiment assigned to Boomer's Bridgade, MM Crocker's Division, 17th Corps, Army of Tennessee which participated in the expedition beginning with Bird's Point in January 1862 to Chattanooga, Tennessee on November 23, 1863.

He was confined to a hospital at Corinth, Mississippi in 1862 and again at Camp Dennison, Ohio in 1862.

He was wounded by gunshot at Champion Hills, Mississippi on May 16, 1863.

He was detailed for special duty at General Boomer's Headquarters from 1862-1864 and received an honorable discharge.

This is in its original oak frame which measures approximately 26.5 inches by 34.5 inches. The opening for the monument measures approximately 22 inches by 30 inches.

The condition is very good. There is slight water damage to the bottom edge of the monument, not the frame, and there are 3 minute hole-type-tears which are visible near the bottom center, otherwise, a slight bit of foxing is present.

The overall appearance is a beautiful piece of work, and a proud soldier indeed! This is really ready to hang, should you choose to do so.

 

Colonel Robert Anderson Tin Type Hero of Ft. Sumter, Colonel Robert Anderson tin type. This is a quite small tintype, measures about 1-1/2" tall x 1-3/8" wide. This is a nice Civil War collectible. On the back there is a pink paper (may have been red at one time) that is printed on with the information that this is: "Colonel Robert Anderson, Hero of Ft. Sumter" and maker marked, 'Abbott & Co., 143 Nassau St. NY'.
Manufacturer: Abbott & Company  

General Joe Wheeler Cigar Tin Trunk This is a General Joe Wheeler Cigar Tin Trunk by Elmer E. Kirkland of New York.

Fightin' Joe, as the General was known, was born in 1836 and died in 1906. According to an internet search, he has the rare distinction of serving as General in wartime for 2 opposing forces. He was a noted Cavalry General in the 1860's during the American Civil War and served later as a General in both the Spanish-American and Philippine-American War. He also served as a United States Representative from the state of Alabama.

This is a nice cigar tin trunk with a paper label insert on the inside with General Joe Wheeler's tribute.

Under his picture it reads: General Joe Wheeler in Blue. The lower right corner reads: American Lithographic Co., NY. The lower left corner reads: Trademark Re????Rec by E.E. Kirkland & Co. The ? is because of damage over this area and the rest of the word is not readable.

In the upper left area in a circle label which appears to be placed over the General's label it reads: Not made by a Trust.

The label is not mint, there are what looks like maybe some minor pencil scratches and a few areas of wear, but in general, a very nice piece of old advertising.

The tin trunk itself also has wear, which I believe shows in the photos for the most part. It is not mint, but not bad condition considering its age.

On one end is the lettering for Elmer E. Kirkland & Co., Binghamton, NY. On the other end are several labels made to look like a trunk that has traveled.

This piece measures approximately 6.5 x 5 x 3 inches. The hinge is present which fits over a small piece upon which a small lock could be used to protect the cigars!


Manufacturer: Elmer E. Kirkland, New York