19.7x12 cm. (7¾x4¾"), leather covers gilt-stamped "Autographs."
Exceptional gathering of autographs, including many Captains, Majors, and (Lieutenant) Colonels, of the 115th U.S. Colored Infantry/Troops, which operated from 1864-1866. Autographs include: S.J. Elder, Lieut. Col. 115 U.S.C.T. Big Spring Meade County, Kentucky; James A. Johnson Major 115 U.S.C.T. Pennsylvania; John R. Ham Sarg. 115th U.S.C.T. Dover, New Hampshire; S.B. Bathurst, Capt. 115 U.S.C.T. Indianola, Texas, dated Feby 2, 1866; J.H. Chandler Capt. 115th U.S.C.T. Lima, Michigan; Chas. P. Ives Captain 115 U.S.C.T. Saratoga County, New York; Wm. H. Park 1st Lieut. 115 U.S.C.T. New Jersey; H.C. Burnett 2d Lieut Co. "C" 115th Adrian City, Michigan; James C. Hosher 2d Lieut Co. "E" 115 U.S.C.T.; J.T. Sebring 2d Lieut 115th U.S.C.T. Indiana County, Pa. Also included some non-military autographs such as O.P. Carter, Walworth Co. farmer Delavan, Wisconsin, dated June 10, 1871. Each name followed by their region, some are dated, from 1866-1878. Plus a leaf that reads, "Second Generation" followed by 4 autographs dated 1913.