2006-06
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/31/2006
In addition to the above lot we are proud to present Col. David Wardrop's transmittal letter including his orders to assemble Lieut. Doten's company on Boston Commons. A war-date manuscript document, General Order, No. 9, 1p. 4to., issued by Colonel D. W. Wardrop, New Bedford, Ma., April 15, 1861 to Lieut. Charles C. Doten ordering him to assemble company B of the 3rd Massachusetts "Minute Men" Militia, reading, in full: "Special Orders No. 14 from the Commander in Chief are herewith transmitted. In accordance with said order all the companies composing the Third Regt of Infantry are hereby ordered to report themselves to the Adjutant on Boston Common to-morrow Apr. 16, 1861 at noon in uniform armed and equipped. Capts. Ingraham, McFarlin, Harlow, Marble, Lieuts. Doten, & Perkins are charged with the prompted execution of this order…". Included is the original transmittal envelope on which Doten, writes, in full: "Order for movement of the 'Minute Men of '61' of Plymouth - Standish Guards - Capt. Chas. C. Doten called into service of the United States by President Lincoln. First troops in the Civil War from Plymouth…". This document goes hand-in-hand with the above lot and its significance cannot be stressed more. Near fine.
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