1/6th Tintype Identified Civil War Soldier 20th Maine Volunteer and Letter

  

The letter which came with the tintype from the Department of the Interior Jan. 8,1886 to John J Gates the soldiers father reads as follows: Sir: Your claim No. 146,451 as father of Hugh Gates, late of Co.

C 20th Maine Vols, awaits evidence showing the date of your marriage to the mother of the soldier, the date of her death and the date of the soldier's birth, as indicated in the circular addressed to you May 27, 1885. This information is furnished at the request of Hon. Boutelle, who has made personal inquiry relative to your claim. Very respectfully Wm E Wolean Acting Commissioner John J Gates, Red Beach Maine Washington Co. The 20th Maine was organized in the state of Maine and mustered into Federal service on August 29, 1862, with Col.

It was assigned to the Army of the Potomac. In the 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, V Corps. Where it would remain until mustered out on July 16, 1865. I have not researched the authenticity of the item but believe it is all good.

The item "1/6th Tintype Identified Civil War Soldier 20th Maine Volunteer and Letter" is in sale since Tuesday, June 28, 2016. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\Civil War (1861-65)\Original Period Items\Photographs". The seller is "joeaud" and is located in Canajoharie, New York. This item can be shipped to United States.