[CIVIL WAR]. Hymn-Book for the Army and Navy. New York: American Tract Society, ca 1863. [With:] Small star from a flag identified to Private David Bennet, 1st Maryland Cavalry.

32mo. (Dampstaining.) Original illustrated paper on board (rear wrapper mostly removed from board, soiling). Provenance: David Bennett (ownership inscriptions).

A soldier's small hymn book with a small star from a flag. The inscription indicates, "Co. A 1st Regiment Ca.," likely identifying the book to Private David Bennet who enlisted on 28 September 1861 and mustered into Company A of 1st Maryland Cavalry on the same day. He was wounded in action at Deep Bottom Run, VA on 18 August 1864 with a severe wound in his left arm that required amputation. he was discharged for wounds on 2 February 1865. RARE: OCLC locates only 4 copies.

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[CIVIL WAR]. Hymn-Book for the Army and Navy. New York: American Tract Society, ca 1863. [With:] Small star from a flag identified to Private David Bennet, 1st Maryland Cavalry.

The Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann

American Historical Ephemera and Photography Featuring the Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann

[CIVIL WAR]. Hymn-Book for the Army and Navy. New York: American Tract Society, ca 1863. [With:] Small star from a flag identified to Private David Bennet, 1st Maryland Cavalry.

[CIVIL WAR]. Hymn-Book for the Army and Navy. New York: American Tract Society, ca 1863. [With:] Small star from a flag identified to Private David Bennet, 1st Maryland Cavalry.

American Historical Ephemera and Photography Featuring the Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann

[CIVIL WAR]. Hymn-Book for the Army and Navy. New York: American Tract Society, ca 1863. [With:] Small star from a flag identified to Private David Bennet, 1st Maryland Cavalry.

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[CIVIL WAR]. Hymn-Book for the Army and Navy. New York: American Tract Society, ca 1863. [With:] Small star from a flag identified to Private David Bennet, 1st Maryland Cavalry.