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CHARLES G. HARKER

CHARLES G. HARKER (1837-1864) American Civil War soldier. Manuscript Document Signed, "Cls. Harken." One page, 15 1/2" x 12 1/4". Colville Depot W.T. [?] November 30, 1859. The document is a "return of provision received and issued in the field with escort to N.W.B. Commission during the month of November 1859 by 2 Lt. Chas. G. Harken 97th Infy. A.A. C.S. U.S. Army." Extremely Fine. After graduating from the U.S. Military academy in 1858, Harker entered the 2nd infantry. As lieutenant-colonel of the 65th Ohio volunteers during the Civil War, Harker was engaged at the battle of Shiloh, the siege of Corinth and the battle of Stone River. After distinguishing himself at Chickamauga and Chattanooga, Harker was made brigadier-general of volunteers, in which capacity he commanded a brigade in the Union's campaign in Georgia. He was killed in action at the battle of Kenesaw Mountain in June of 1864.