Subject: United States Army

Autograph letter signed by Captain Alfred Mordecai, dated February 18, 1846, from the Washington Arsenal, to William Kemble, President of the West Point Foundry Association. The letter discusses the successful operation of a steam engine furnished by the Foundry Association and details the final payment, including deductions for completing the engine. A second page itemizes the costs of materials and labor involved in completing the engine.

Brevet Commission appointing Benjamin J. Levy as Major in the U.S. Volunteers, dated June 2, 1866. The commission is signed by Secretary of War Edwin Stanton and President Andrew Johnson (by his secretary). Levy was a Lieutenant in the 21st Cavalry of Pennsylvania during the Civil War. The document was issued in Washington, District of Columbia. The commission indicates that Levy's appointment is retroactive to June 28, 1865. Additional notes mention that this is an important document representing an honor bestowed upon Levy. The document's provenance notes Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as well.

Cabinet photograph of Major Alfred Mordecai, a prominent ordnance officer in the United States Army. The photograph, taken by Pach Brothers in New York City and West Point, New York, circa 1850s, depicts Mordecai in his military uniform. An accompanying piece of paper reads "Professor of Ordinance and Germany."

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Frank Marx Etting as a Civil War officer. The photograph is described as being cut to fit in a paperweight. The description notes that Etting was a cousin of Reuben and Charles (presumably, other family members with portraits in this collection) and that by 1865 he held the rank of Major as Chief Paymaster in the US Army in Baltimore. The image shows Etting in uniform. Created circa 1860-1865.

Printed court martial document from the War Department, Adjutant General's Office, Washington, D.C., dated February 2, 1865. This six-page document details the court martial of Raphael Levy, a soldier in Company "I", 30th Regiment of Massachusetts Veterans, accused of misbehavior before the enemy during the Battle of Rox's Plantation, Louisiana, July 13, 1863. The document outlines the charges, findings, and Levy's five-year sentence.

Free franked envelope addressed to Captain E. Harding at the US Arsenal in Augusta, Georgia, postmarked October 20, 1839. The envelope was sent from the Washington Ordnance Department and signed by J.L. Edwards, Commissioner of Pensions. The envelope bears the signature of Captain Alfred Mordecai.

Single-page circular General Order No. 15, issued by the War Department in Washington, D.C., on January 19, 1863. The order dismisses Assistant Surgeon A. J. Baxter from the U.S. Army and revokes the muster-out of Additional Paymaster Joseph A. Nunes. The order was received at the Brigade on January 31, 1863. The circular measures approximately 5" x 7 1/2".

A one and one-quarter page broadside, General Order No. 152, issued by the United States War Department on October 6, 1862, in Washington, District of Columbia. This order permits rabbis to serve as military chaplains, reissuing General Order No. 91 of July 17, 1862.

Letter written by Captain Alfred Mordecai to Lt. Marsena R. Patrick on October 29, 1841, from the Washington Arsenal in Washington, D.C. The letter advises Patrick that his papers have been forwarded for audit. The letter is significant for its strong signature of Captain Mordecai.

Autograph letter signed (ALS) from Charles B. Thomas, Colonel and Judge Advocate on Kirby Smith's staff, to H.M. Phillips. The one-page, quarto letter, written on Office of Army Clothing & Equipage stationery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, discusses the Secretary of War's order to discharge two packers at the Schuylkill Arsenal. Dated August 31, 1858.

Letter written by Lieutenant H. Dayo from a camp near Fort Niagara, New York, to Captain Mordecai Myers. The letter discusses a delayed duel between Dayo and Myers, scheduled to take place during the War of 1812. Received by Lieutenant Joseph Eldridge of the 13th U.S. Infantry on May 22, 1813, and signed by both Dayo and Eldridge. The letter is significant due to the context of the pending duel, the involvement of notable figures in the War of 1812, and the subsequent death of Lieutenant Eldridge.

This document is a printed certificate with manuscript additions detailing the honorable discharge of Private Hermann Jacobson from Company C, Independent Regiment of Light Infantry Volunteers of New York. The certificate states that Jacobson served from March 5 to May 15, 1862, and was discharged due to disability (hernia). It outlines his entitlement to pay and allowances, including a payment of $8.00 to a Sutler. The certificate is signed by J. Schmidt Kraus, Commanding Company, and dated at Fort Grafton, Gloucester Point, Virginia. **3.

Partly-printed document signed "W.F. Hobard Ass Inspr. Genl." This two-page folio muster roll lists over 100 names of soldiers in a Company of Infantry under the command of Captain Silas Call of the 12th, 21st, and 30th Regiments. The muster covers the period from October 31, 1814, to November 19, 1814. The verso lists the names of officers, a summary of casualties (dead, fit for duty, sick, transferred, discharged, deserted), and total numbers. Out of 109 soldiers, 1 deserted and 2 are listed as dead, including the Captain. The document includes the name of Marden Levy. Additional notes describe the New York Fifty-fifth Regiment ("Guard de La Fayette"), its composition of French residents, and its participation in various battles. The document provides context regarding the War of 1812, fought between the United States and Great Britain from June 1812 to February 1815. The war ended in a stalemate.

This 38-page pamphlet is the personal copy of Roger Jones, Adjutant General of the Army. It's the official Army Register from September 1, 1838, and contains the names and biographical information of several officers, including three Jewish officers: Abraham A. Massias, D.C. De Leon, and A. Mordecai. Each officer's entry includes their place of birth, enlistment date, and in some cases, additional details about their military career.

This military pay voucher from The United States, dated December 24, 1864, details payments to Captain Justinian Alman of the 5th Pennsylvania Cavalry and his Black servant, John Andrews. The document itemizes pay for "self," "private servant," "clothing," "forage," and "subsistence," with a total payment of $125.52. The form features printed text for categories and instructions, with handwritten entries for specific dates, amounts, and signatures. It is signed four times by J. Alman and indicates the location as Ft. Burnham, Virginia.

Report of Experiments on Gunpowder, Made at Washington Arsenal, in 1843 and 1844. By Captain Alfred Mordecai, of the Ordnance Department. Washington: Printed by J. and G.S. Gideon, 1845. This report details experiments conducted by Captain Alfred Mordecai at the Washington Arsenal. The author's biography is included in the description, highlighting his distinguished military career, including his service in the Mexican War, his observations of the Crimean War, and his contributions to military technology. He ultimately retired from the U.S. Army in 1861 to avoid fighting in the Civil War.

Report of the Committee on Military concerning the petition of Major Abraham A. Massias, presented to the 22nd Congress, 1st Session on December 12, 1832. This 18-page document details Massias' military activities in Florida during the War of 1812, including his actions as Captain of the 1st Rifle Regiment. The report provides accounts of his engagements against British forces, Native Americans, and Black soldiers. Massias's brave actions during the Florida War of 1815, particularly his unconventional tactics at the Battle of Battle Hammock, are highlighted.

Congressional Record, 22nd Congress, 1st Session, "Report of the Committee on Military, To Whom Was Referred The Petition Of Major Abraham A. Massias." Dated December 12, 1832. This 18-page document chronicles the military activities of Major Abraham A. Massias in Florida during the War of 1812, detailing his service as a Captain in the 1st Rifle Regiment. The report includes accounts of his actions against Royal Marines, Native Americans, and Black soldiers. It also mentions Massias's role in lowering the American flag at Fort San Carlos and his subsequent actions at the Battle of Hammock. The document provides valuable insights into Massias's military career and the events of the War of 1812 in Florida.

This is a second edition of a report on a military commission's study of European artillery and small arms development in 1855-1856. Ordered by Jefferson Davis, Secretary of War, the report, resulting from two years of extensive field research, significantly influenced American weapons design and manufacture during the Civil War. The report details the commission's observations, analysis, and recommendations for improving American military technology.

First edition of a report detailing the findings of a military commission, led by Major Alfred Mordecai, that investigated European artillery and small arms development in 1855-1856. Published in 1860, this report, commissioned by Jefferson Davis, Secretary of War, significantly influenced American weapon design and construction during the Civil War. The report is the culmination of two years of travel and study by Major Mordecai, a prominent ordnance expert and West Point graduate. The extensive description includes biographical information about Major Mordecai's life, career, and contributions to military science and technology, including his involvement in the Mexican War and his decision to resign his commission at the outset of the Civil War. The text also mentions his contributions to the development of interchangeable parts in weapons manufacturing.

This congressional report, dated July 29, 1841, is addressed to the 27th Congress, 1st Session. It contains a series of questions and answers from the Secretary of War concerning the Seminole Wars. The report's specific purpose is to provide Congress with information regarding the ongoing conflict and related matters. It also mentions David Levy Yulee, who is referenced in the document's context.

This book contains the revised regulations of the United States Army from 1861. The copy is annotated by Captain Cheme M. Levy, Assistant Quartermaster, U.S. Volunteers, including his address at General McClellan's headquarters in Washington, D.C. The book also includes a record of Captain Levy's court-martial proceedings, which resulted in his cashiering for fraudulent financial activities.

This document is Special Order No. 298, an extract from the Head-Quarters, Army of the Potomac, dated November 4, 1864, in City Point, Virginia. It grants Captain John F. Casner of the 71st Penna Vols. a twenty-day leave of absence based on a Surgeon's certificate of disability. The order was issued by command of Major General Meade and signed by an Assistant Adjutant General. The verso is endorsed and signed by H. Loewenthal, Surgeon in Charge, from Division 5th Army Corp Hospital. The item is a printed form with manuscript additions and features a red diagonal line across the face of the document. 3.

US Army Eagle Cuff Button, discovered via metal detecting in Globe, Arizona. Found near the Railroad Camp, a former US Army encampment active from the late 1880s to 1902, situated on the hills above Pinal Creek. The button features a custom backmark reading "LEVY / WEINSTEIN N.Y." This type of backmark, common on buttons from this era, was added at the customer's request as a form of advertisement. The button's backmark is not listed in Alberts' book on buttons. The discovery location suggests use during the Indian Wars era.