Presentation grade 1860 pattern Officers Cavalry Saber inscribed to Lt. Warren H. Pierce by members of Co. C 2nd Maine Cavalry on board the Ship North Hampton, March 17, 1864. A resident of Windsor, Maine, Warren H. Pierce was twenty-three years of age when he first entered the military, commissioned as 1st Lieutenant of Co. E 21st Maine Infantry. He mustered out with that Regiment on August 25, 1863. He re-entered the military on December 3, 1863 when he was mustered in as 1st Sargent Co. C 2nd Maine Cavalry. As indicated by the inscription on his sword Pierce was commissioned as 1st Lt. as his Co. C shipped south. He was mustered out with the 2nd Maine Veteran Cavalry at Barrancas, Florida. |
2nd Maine Cavalry Officers in the field Capt. Charles A. Miller 2nd from right Capt. Samuel H. Libby far right |
Pocket Testament of Sgt. Edwin C. Barrows Co. D 2nd Maine Cavalry Presented by his Mother |
Pass issued to Sgt. Elisha E. Clark - 2nd Maine Cavalry Authorizes passage from Greenville Union Cavalry Camp by GUARDS & PATROLS to go to New Orleans |