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Civil War sword, archive Capt. Morse 7th Vermont

Civil War Archive of Capt. Edmund Morse, 7th Vermont Infantry Quartermaster (1832-1897). Includes Morse's Solingen-made presentation sword inscribed "E.A. Morse Q.M. 7th Vert. Infantry"; a leatherbound diary with label for New Orleans maker in which he describes an 1873 reunion; leather wallet; reunion hat with GAR pin; a photographic print of Union army officers (possibly the 7th Vt.); a photographic print with flag marked V.N.G. (probably Vermont National Guard); a photographic print of Morse's home in Rutland, Vermont; an 8 1/4" x 6 1/2" tintype of man in uniform; a cavalry parade sword marked Jacob Reed & Sons; Morse's Certificate of Military Order of the Loyal Legion signed by Rutherford B. Hayes; and Morse's leatherbound family Bible, which includes several CDV's (one of a man with dog, possibly Morse in later years). The 7th Vt. Infantry served in the Western Theater, primarily Florida, Alabama, and Louisiana, from February 1862 to March 1866. Items are in good condition overall (call for detailed report on individual items). Additional provenance information available on request.

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