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BATTLE OF THE CRATER U.S.C.T FIELD & STAFF MUSTER ROLL

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BATTLE OF THE CRATER U.S.C.T FIELD & STAFF MUSTER ROLL
<b>755. BATTLE OF THE CRATER U.S.C.T FIELD & STAFF MUSTER ROLL </b>A great partly-printed muster roll for the field and staff of the 27th U. S. C. T. 2pp. 15 1/2" x 11 3/4", Aug. 31, 1863, Petersburg, Va., endorsed by future Bvt. Brig. Gen. <b>ALBERT M. BLACKMAN</b> (1826-1876), covering a two month period from June 30, 1864 through August 31, 1864, in part: "<i>...Arrived before Petersburg, Va. June 18, 1864. Participated in the action of July [30], 1864. Lost three officers killed, one wounded, one missing, six men killed, seventy-five wounded and missing...</i>". The document is a detailed accounting of all of the field and staff and gives a descriptive detail of the whereabouts of each officer, if not present for duty. Brief comments indicate that the arms were "good", but the clothing "much worn" after some very active campaigning. As part of the 9th Corps, the 27th U.S.C.T., was heavily engaged at the battle of the Crater and was forced to fight for its survival until late in the day. Stains and soiling affect portion of document that forms the front page with very light soiling throughout, overall very good.<b> $150-200</b>