Charles Miller enlisted in 1862 as a 27 year-old Second Lieutenant in Company H of the 48th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, recruited in Schuylkill County. He served in that regiment until April of 1863, by which time the 48th had seen action at several battles including the Second Battle of Manassas and South Mountain. In the Battle of Antietam, it crossed Burnside's Bridge and fought well into the night. It saw further action at Fredericksburg and participated in General Ambrose Burnside's disastrous "Mud March" campaign of January 1863. Miller would presumably serve in the 48th until April 1863, when he received the commission of a First Lieutenant in the 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry, being appointed to the position of Adjutant. Records indicate that Miller resigned from the 48th Infantry at an unknown date. United States National Park Service records show Miller appearing on the rolls of the 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry as entering with the rank of Sergeant, and exiting with the rank of First Lieutenant. As adjutant, Miller was responsible for ensuring smooth operation of the administrative activities of the regiment, drafting and submitting reports to the commanding officer as well as the company level leaders. Miller would remain with the regiment until the end of the war as it participated in some of the worst fighting in the war including the Battles of Gettysburg, Cold Harbor, and Petersburg. In total the regiment lost over 300 men. After the war, he would write and publish a history of the regiment. Lot includes Miller's commissions for both the 48th and 16th regiments, as well as a photograph of Miller wearing his Infantry officers uniform. Lot also includes Miller's U.S. Model 1850 Foot Officer's Sword, which appears to be of an import variety as it features oak leaves on the pommel as well as a more intricate guard than is normally encountered on domestic swords. In addition to his Foot Officer's Sword, the lot includes an Emerson & Silver U.S. Model 1860 Cavalry Saber, with 1861 manufacture date. Also includes letter of authenticity. Condition: Very good. Paper items are stained and torn around edges but have been stabilized in frames with legible writing. Sword has a bright blade with very little deterioration other than some isolated spotting. Edge is free of chips and other damage. Brass fittings have an attractive patina with leather washers still in places. Tip of scabbard loose. Cavalry saber is in very good condition with a mostly bright blade showing some streaks of darkening throughout and removed pitting on the tip. Only minor nicks on edge present. Ricasso markings are fading but mostly legible with date stamp showing a mis-strike. Guard has an even mustard patina with a dull luster. Wire wrapping is coming loose but is still present. Leather grips shows wear from age and use. Scabbard has a smooth, pleasing dark gray and plumb patina.
Charles Miller enlisted in 1862 as a 27 year-old Second Lieutenant in Company H of the 48th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, recruited in Schuylkill County. He served in that regiment until April of 1863, by which time the 48th had seen action at several battles including the Second Battle of Manassas and South Mountain. In the Battle of Antietam, it crossed Burnside's Bridge and fought well into the night. It saw further action at Fredericksburg and participated in General Ambrose Burnside's disastrous "Mud March" campaign of January 1863. Miller would presumably serve in the 48th until April 1863, when he received the commission of a First Lieutenant in the 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry, being appointed to the position of Adjutant. Records indicate that Miller resigned from the 48th Infantry at an unknown date. United States National Park Service records show Miller appearing on the rolls of the 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry as entering with the rank of Sergeant, and exiting with the rank of First Lieutenant. As adjutant, Miller was responsible for ensuring smooth operation of the administrative activities of the regiment, drafting and submitting reports to the commanding officer as well as the company level leaders. Miller would remain with the regiment until the end of the war as it participated in some of the worst fighting in the war including the Battles of Gettysburg, Cold Harbor, and Petersburg. In total the regiment lost over 300 men. After the war, he would write and publish a history of the regiment. Lot includes Miller's commissions for both the 48th and 16th regiments, as well as a photograph of Miller wearing his Infantry officers uniform. Lot also includes Miller's U.S. Model 1850 Foot Officer's Sword, which appears to be of an import variety as it features oak leaves on the pommel as well as a more intricate guard than is normally encountered on domestic swords. In addition to his Foot Officer's Sword, the lot includes an Emerson & Silver U.S. Model 1860 Cavalry Saber, with 1861 manufacture date. Also includes letter of authenticity. Condition: Very good. Paper items are stained and torn around edges but have been stabilized in frames with legible writing. Sword has a bright blade with very little deterioration other than some isolated spotting. Edge is free of chips and other damage. Brass fittings have an attractive patina with leather washers still in places. Tip of scabbard loose. Cavalry saber is in very good condition with a mostly bright blade showing some streaks of darkening throughout and removed pitting on the tip. Only minor nicks on edge present. Ricasso markings are fading but mostly legible with date stamp showing a mis-strike. Guard has an even mustard patina with a dull luster. Wire wrapping is coming loose but is still present. Leather grips shows wear from age and use. Scabbard has a smooth, pleasing dark gray and plumb patina.
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