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Lot 1047
Civil War-era William Hall & Son Field Drum Presented to Priv. John Stephenson by Officers of the 48th NY Infantry
Sale 1351 - Arms, Armor & Militaria Online
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Oct 13, 2023
Lots Close
Oct 26, 2023
Timed Online / Cincinnati
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Civil War-era William Hall & Son Field Drum Presented to Priv. John Stephenson by Officers of the 48th NY Infantry
American Civil War
14" high x 16.5" diameter. Civil War-era field drum manufactured by William Hall & Son and presented to a Mr. John Stephenson by the officers of the 48th New York State Volunteers. Item features an interior William Hall & Son label with Broadway, NY address, and a silver shield escutcheon to exterior that is engraved: Presented/to/Mr. John Stephenson/by the Officers of the 48th N.Y.S.Vol./as a Testimonial of/Esteem & for Faithful Services/Sept. 1865. Includes a pair of Charles J. Soistman drumsticks.
According to CivilWarData.com, Mr. John Stephenson is most likely Private John Stephenson. Stephenson enlisted as a private and was transferred into Co. B of the 48th New York Infantry on January 30, 1864. He re-enlisted February 9, 1864 and was mustered out on September 1, 1865 at Raleigh, NC. He was promoted to principal musician at some point during his service.
According to CivilWarData.com, Mr. John Stephenson is most likely Private John Stephenson. Stephenson enlisted as a private and was transferred into Co. B of the 48th New York Infantry on January 30, 1864. He re-enlisted February 9, 1864 and was mustered out on September 1, 1865 at Raleigh, NC. He was promoted to principal musician at some point during his service.
From the Collection of George Oldenbourg