Kenton Harper, Mexican War-Period Muster Rolls & Returns 

Lot of 23 documents, including: 9 muster rolls, with several signed by 2nd Lt. Vincent Geiger, who authored the book about the 1849 Gold Rush entitled Trail to California: The Overland Journal of Vincent Geiger and Wakeman Bryarly. During the Mexican War, Geiger ended up a fugitive with a charge of murder on his head and died in Mexico.

Other signatures include Kenton Harper, Lt. Col. T.B. Randolph (China, Mexico, April 30, 1847), Major John G. Washington (Saltillo, Mexico, June 30, 1847), William H. Harman, James F. Preston, etc.

1 Ordnance Office letter to Harper dated August 17, 1847.

8 Returns for the 1st Virginia Volunteer Infantry, including an example written in the hand of Harper, certifying the number of arms and accouterments received and issued to the 1st Virginia Regiment of Volunteers in January 1847. This list includes Muskets and Bayonets, Cartridge Boxes, Belts and Straps, Eagles (Breastplates), U.S. Plates, Canteens, Sergts. Swords and Belts, Musicians Swords and Belts, plus other accouterments.

4 Returns for Company C Battalion of Texas Volunteer Cavalry.

1 Roster for the 1st Virginia Light Infantry (in poor condition).

Overall, documents in very good condition, with exception of Roster for 1st Virginia Light Infantry, which is in poor condition.