Civil War Special Order from the 2nd Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry

Civil War Special Order from the 2nd Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry

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Civil War Special Order from the 2nd Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry
  • Civil War Special Order from the 2nd Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry
  • Civil War Special Order from the 2nd Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry
Civil War Special Order from the 2nd Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry

Civil War Special Order from the 2nd Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry

$80.00
This document is a Special Order from the 2nd Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry (2nd NY Vols.), dated May 18, 1863, during the American Civil War. 
Document Summary
  • 8 1/2 x 10 1/4 inches, matted measurement is 12 1/2 x 14 1/2
  • Date: May 18, 1863
  • Location: Headquarters, 2nd Regiment N.Y. Vols.
  • Subject: Temporary duty assignments for two lieutenants.
  • Key Personnel & Orders:
    • Lieut. Harmon B. Schlitz is "temporarily assigned to duty in Co. C".
    • Lieut. Alonzo Rippmett is "temporarily assigned to duty in Co. B".
  • Signed by: Wm. B. Cornell (Major Comd'g 2d NY Vetry.) and Jos. B. Carr (Capt. & Act'g Adjutant). 
Historical Context
The date of the order, May 18, 1863, is significant. The 2nd New York Infantry Regiment's two-year service enlistment ended around this time. The majority of the regiment was mustered out of service in Troy, NY, on May 26, 1863. The men who had enlisted for a three-year term were transferred to the 70th New York Infantry Regiment. This document relates to the final period of service for the original 2nd NY Volunteer Infantry regiment.