Bartholomew family archive in old box - Spanish Am War

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Auction 12 of 12: Archive of Bartholomew family papers and memorabilia in original painted wooden box including Spanish American War letters and photos This old, dingy, hand decorated wooden box contains original family papers from the Bartholomew family of New Brunswick, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Nice bit of history of a New Brunswick, N.J. family. All the documents show their age. Some are in good shape; others are in rougher condition as you can see in the pictures. I highlighted what I thought to be the most interesting documents. You should have some fun discovering all that is Starting low so bidders can set the value. Please ask any questions before bidding. See our other auction for the Civil War papers and GAR badge of Luzerne Bartholomew which came from this same box. (in first photo) Several early letters (1830s, 1840s, and later) to Mr. and Mrs. Rockwell Bartholomew (parents of Luzerne) in Fairfield, Connecticut, and New Brunswick, N.J., including a letter from a brother of Rockwell dated May 26, 1836 written on board a steamer going down the Ohio River toward St. Louis. T is an 1837 letter from the same brother after he settled in Mendon, Ill. and also an 1847 letter from him in which he attempts to settle the issue of a family debt and extolls the virtues of the rich farmland in the rapidly developing state of Illinois. (in second photo) Spanish-American War memorabilia: Includes one small tintype and one printed photo of J. Fred Orpen in uniform plus the insignia from his uniform placed on a purple ribbon. (One of the 'S's is missing. One 'V' is loose. T is some corrosion on the pieces.) The larger photo is split in 2 pieces. Included is a white encampment ribbon from 1899. He was a 2nd Lt. in Co. D of the 3rd N.J. Regiment. Fred was married to "Lissie" who must be Melissa, daughter of Luzerne Bartholomew. T are two letters are written by Dave, the son of Luzerne Bartholomew, in December 1898 from Athens, Georgia, w the two N.J. regiments were camped. One letter tells of the success of Fred Orpen as an officer of his Company, to the point that he was presented with an engraved gold watch by his men. The other letter tells of the visit by President McKinley and his wife to the "Peace Jubilee" in Atlanta in December of 1898 to celebrate the end of the war. The 3rd N.J. Regiment was selected as escort to the President in Atlanta that day. He says the President told some of the officers that the 3rd N.J. was as good, if not the best Regiment of soldiers he has seen yet. (in first photo) Family memorabilia: Kate (wife of Luzerne) Bartholomew's "Love Token" book of handwritten poems from her family and friends, a few damaged, very faded daguerreotypes, a few other photographs, booklets, small bible, m arriage certificate for Luzerne Bartholomew (rolled up), Family Register for the Pette family (Luzerne Bartholomew married Kate Louisa Pette). Also, a few typed pages of family geneology compiled by a George Bartholomew from Austin, Texas. (not in photo) Various old newspapers and clippings, some as early as 1880s, quite tattered. (in last set of photos) The old wood box is 10 x 13-1/2 x 8" and hand decorated. The paint has become quite dark with age and is chipped in several places. The box has the initials JRB on one end and MAD on the other and a house scene on the top. It is lined in red fabric. Condition: This auction consists of old, original documents which show the darkening, staining, and damage usual for their years. I have tried to highlight any major condition problem in the description above. The letters are all readable. Please see the photos for condition factors. If you wish a more detailed condition description of any particular item, please request via email. About our current set of auctions: We are having fun pulling things out of dark corners, drawers, and closets. Some of these items were tucked away by my husband many decades ago. In any case, all... read more

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