Original 1818 U.S. Army Artillery Manuscript Muster Roll Signed by Both Henry K. Craig and Abraham Eustis at Fort Independence, Boston Harbor
Fort Independence, Boston, MA: 1818. Very Good. Item #19467
An interesting post-War of 1812 piece of U.S. Artillery history, signed by two important 19th-century U.S. Army officers.
This 1818 muster roll for Company J of the United States Army Corps of Artillery is signed by both Henry K. Craig and Abraham Eustis, after whom Fort Eustis is named.
This historic piece is a scarce piece from the brief time after the War of 1812 when the U.S. Army had combined the earlier artillery regiments of the War of 1812 into one large Corps. In the 1820s the U.S. Artillery Corps would again be split into individually numbered regiments.
Abraham Eustis was the nephew of William Eustis, Secretary of War under James Madison. He served in the War of 1812, in Florida during its territorial and Indian Wars time, and became the first Commander of Fortress Monroe in 1830.
Henry K. Craigs was a young Army officer at the time he signed this document. Craig also served during the War of 1812 and for time commanded Fort Niagara, at the time one of the most strategic spots on the continent, during the conflict. Craig rose to the rank of Chief Ordinance Officer of the U.S. Army a position he held at the beginning of the Civil war, when he was relieved of his duty to his age. He served during the war until 1863, when he retired.
This historic piece is printed on both sides and features the names and related information of 55 members of the unit, including Craig, a Captain at the time. On the right of each page is a wide column for 'Remarks', which features a variety of entries, including two soldiers who have been listed as 'Deserted', both on June 10th, 1818.
Mild edge wear, original fold lines. This early U.S. Army document measures 21" X 16 3/4" and is perfect for framing and display! #2J-005.
Price: $250.00