Enlistment Certificate - Cameron Dragoons, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 10, 1861

Enlistment certificate for William Tinsley, enrolling him in Company F of the Cameron Dragoons, to serve during the American Civil War. The certificate is a partially-printed form with manuscript additions for names and signatures. It is dated August 10, 1861, and signed by Max Friedman, Colonel Commanding, and the First Lieutenant of Company F (signature illegible). The document formalizes Tinsley's entry into the regiment. The design features bold, block lettering for "CAMERON DRAGOONS" and elegant script for other details, reflecting typical typography for official documents of the period. Historical context indicates Tinsley served with Company F until his capture near Williamsburg, Virginia, on September 9, 1862, and subsequent imprisonment in Libby Prison and Belle Isle, Virginia. He was paroled on September 29, 1862, re-enlisted on January 4, 1864, and participated in the final battle of the Civil War at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865. 3.

Associated People/Businesses

• Max Friedman (Col. Commanding)
• William Tinsley (Enlistee)
• First Lieutenant, Company F (signature illegible)
• Friedman, Max

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• Military
• Civil War
• Enlistment
• Cameron Dragoons
• Max Friedman
• William Tinsley
• Jewish history
• Philadelphia (Pa.)
• Pennsylvania (U.S. state)
• 1860s

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 20, Folder 12