Up for sale is an incredibly rare, museum-grade piece of Union military history: the official Record of Proceedings of the First, Second and Third Annual Reunions of the Society of the Twelfth Regiment New Jersey Volunteers (1878).What makes this copy extraordinary is its dual association connecting the two historic wartime commanders of Company K, who fought right on Cemetery Ridge during Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg.✒️ Elite Dual Provenance
- Handwritten Inscription: Signed in 19th-century pencil across the top cover: "Compliments of Frank M. Riley". Captain Frank M. Riley led Company K at Gettysburg and was later wounded at the Wilderness.
- Personal Library Stamp: Directly below the signature is the crisp purple ink stamp of "R. S. THOMPSON". LTC Richard S. Thompson was the original Captain who formed Company K.
This unique presentation arc proves that Captain Riley personally gifted this official regimental record to his former commanding officer and comrade.📖 Book Details & Content
- Unit History: The 12th New Jersey saw brutal combat at Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and the Overland Campaign.
- Contents: This fragile, 148-year-old softcover booklet compiles speeches, administrative motions, and veteran updates from their earliest post-war gatherings (1875–1877).
- Publisher: Printed by F. Bleybler in Philadelphia, 1878.
🔍 Condition Report (Please Review Photos)This is a fragile, 148-year-old paper pamphlet. It is completely original and unrestored:
- Cover/Pages: Significant chipping, fraying, and small missing paper fragments along the right-hand edges of the front cover and first few pages. Spine shows splitting; the back cover is detached but present.
- The Signatures: Captain Riley's pencil signature is faint but crisp and completely legible. LTC Thompson's purple library stamp is bright and vibrant.
- Interior: The internal text blocks remain intact and perfectly readable.
📦 Safe & Secure Shipping
- Packaged flat in an acid-free archival sleeve.
- Sandwiched securely between heavy, rigid sheets of corrugated cardboard to prevent any bending or further fraying.
- Shipped via USPS Ground Advantage with full tracking and insurance.
An incredible artifact for an advanced Civil War, New Jersey militaria, or Gettysburg collector. Please feel free to message me with any questions!
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