Person Record
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Bailey, Edward Appleton |
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1957.7.3 - Haversack
Marked "J.A.B." Haversack, black cloth, printed, flap and straps Civil War equipment of Sergt. James A. Bailey, Company E. 5th Reg. Mass. Volunteer Militia. Answering Pres. Lincoln's first call for troops, he left West Cambridge Apr. 19, 1861 for Washington, was stationed at Alexandria, Va. engaged in the battle of Bull Run, July 21; received honorable discharge and returned to Boston July 30, 1861.
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1957.7.4 - Pouch, Cartridge
Metal (possibly brass) plaque marked "US" in center of the front flap Cartridge pouch, brown leather, main front flap, secondary pocket on front of case body under main flap, 2 buckles that cross over each other on back of case, cross-body carrying strap is broken. Brass acorn shaped finial at bottom of the case for securing shut Stamp on the lower left corner reads "R. WHITE U.S. ORD. DEPT. SUB INSPECTOR" carried in 1861 by Sgt. James A. Bai...
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1957.7.5 - Backpack
Tan cloth (linen?) tacked onto wooden frame with leather straps, metal buckles, tacks, and rivets. Closes at top with 2 flaps, inner with 3 buttons, outer with leather ties. Straps adjustable for backpack or over-the-shoulder use? Hand-written labels: "5" and drawing of knife on outer flap; "J.A.B." on inner flap; "J.A. Bailey C E 5 Regt. M.V.M." on back
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1957.7.6A - Revolver
Civil War era .36 caliber percussion revolver. Engraved scene with trees, animals, on drum. Engraved on barrel: "Allen & Wheelock, Worcester, Mass." "Allen's Pt's Jan. 13, Dec. 15, 1857, Sept. 7.1" Thomas Potter Notes: AHS Accession Number:957.7.6.A Date of Observation:23 March 2011 AHS Description: Overall length:11.5Barrel length:6Bore :.32 approx Receiver markings: Barrel markings: Allen and Wheelock Worcester Mass Allen's PT's Jan. ...
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