These are the type of pocket Testaments we have searched far and wide for over 50+ yrs of collecting, whether with or without identification. Fantastic wear and character from constant use. (Praise God!) This example is identified to Willie W. Fisher, 27 and a jeweler by trade, originally of the 7th Mass. Infantry. It is hand dated Washington, 1861, when records show Fisher was commissioned a Lieutenant in Co I. He resigned 2 months later. (this is also often indicated when a soldier is a commissioned officer and takes a position in another capacity or organization, requiring a resignation before the next appointment) The 7th Mass was dispatched in defense of the Capitol in July 1861 and there, encamped at Georgetown when his resignation is noted. Family tradition was that he was either injured or became sick while in Washington but at some point after recovery possibly reenlisted served throughout the war in same capacity. The transition is lost in the data base, likely owing to quite common record keeping transcription and spelling errors. It is again inscribed and dated by him in 1863, reportedly upon his recovery and re-establishment of some form of service. He is indicated as a member in good standing of the GAR in Attleboro, the town where he enlisted, until his death in 1901. It is unlikely that he would have been, as a known businessman, were his service not well respected. Certainly worthy of further research. A rare piece related to a relatively well known but yet rather obscure early Civil War event. (makes me think of the song “The New York Volunteer” ….but the Massachusetts Regiments no traitors did they fear and they fought their way to Washington like Yankee Volunteers!”<\/p>\n
Published by Carlton and Porter of New York, which began in 1735. This edition is undated by the printer. The Testament shows extensive use and wear, with staining, etc., from exposure. I would say it was definitely carried either in the pocket or kit during it’s life, again suggesting more service than merely 60 days part of which was possibly spent in camp or hospital. This a is great piece for any collection – especially the one which wishes to feature a soldier’s character and honest field use. It is getting very difficult to find any good well used Civil War era Testaments, quite rare to locate the identified ones. (CWPG $250.00)<\/p>\n
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