Civil War Auction
Lot 1026:
Description
We are very honored to present this historic grouping of the Major Henry Ward Camp of the 10th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry. (February 3, 1839-October 13, 1864). He was an1860 graduate of Yale University and later became a prisoner of war and was in prison exchange. He was killed in the Battle of Darbytown Road. He had been a POW and very well liked and respected by his men, superiors and everyone he ever met. There have been books written about him including “The Knightly Soldier” and his alma mater Yale University library archives has a collection of his writings and large oil painting portrait on display. This incredible grouping includes 1-2) Camp’s officer 9 button frock coat with very worn bullion 1st shoulder boards with trousers. The boards show much age and wear. The exterior is in very fine condition and the interior shows wear and has Camp’s name in right armpit and card stitched name in right lining. The collar has a black velvet cuff edge. The buttons are highly detailed and one has come off coat and is inside the interior pocket. 2) Trousers are also very nice and marked “Camp 32 3/4″ with the blue wool being is excellent condition and some light mothing to light blue pant strips. 3) His sky blue vest with Union buttons is unmarked and shows much wear and age is still in very good condition. 4) His cap is a prototypical Union Officer Kepi with bullion US and wreath. It has matching eagle buttons. Chinstrap has portions missing and both parts are held in place with straight pins. The visor is flat with very little crazing at all on both sides. The body show wear and age with just a few moth holes and very right moth tracks. Body shows wear, age and some staining. Unmarked lining shows wear and age. Brown leather sweatband and visor are both tightly stitched in place. Black cloth drawstring lining is in good shape with some fading of color. Overall condition is good plus and has Camp’s long term hair oil and sweat stains are in lining. 5) Officer’s belt and buckle with sword straps in solid condition. 6) His officer’s crimson silk sash in good condition with some fading and hard wear. 7) Lock of his hair with his signature. The signature is clear match from known examples and 5.5″ x 3” envelope writing appears to be his too. The light brown hair is tied with black twine and secured to card. 8) 1892 hardcover book of his biography “The Knightly Soldier”. It is 323 pages in good condition. 9) Modern copies of 21 pages of muster records from July 1863 to April 1864 and letter from camp asking for his required promotion to happen. 10) modern copy of his Yale portrait in tasteful old frame and 11) Two foam board display cards with name and bio. There is a mountain of material about this man in the United States and abroad. This grouping is worthy of being in the collection of the most discriminating Civil War collector, museum or historical archives.
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