The Fighting Quakers: A True Story of the War for Our Union
New York: J. P. Robens, 1866. 1st Edition. 8vo. Very Good+. Item #19463
A very nice 1866 1st Edition of this rare biography and history of the Civil War exploits of the Ketcham Brothers, Quakers from New York.
Edward Hallock Ketcham (1835-1863) commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the 120th NY Infantry fought and was killed at the Battle of Gettysburg, where he remains buried in the National Cemetery
John Townsend Ketcham (1838-1863), also commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant, fought with the 4th Regiment NY Cavalry. He was captured and died at the infamous Libby Prison, for captured Union POWs.
Ketcham was captured on September 13, 1863, during operations in Virginia. He was taken prisoner at Raccoon Ford, a crossing point on the Rappahannock River in Fauquier County, Virginia. This location was a known Confederate supply and transport point, and many Union soldiers were captured there during the campaign. He died on October 8 of disease at Libby, less than a month after his capture.
Original publisher cloth. Square tight binding. Clean interior. Titling and shield in gilt to spine and front board. Original Bureau of Military Record Certificate still present in the volume, tipped in to a front prelim. Mild rubbing and edge wear. A remarkably well-preserved 1st edition. Presents handsomely in a clear, archival mylar dust jacket.
Price: $110.00