1857 Civil War Bible 7th New York Northern Black Horse Cavalry 79 USCT

  

Bible - 7th New York Northern Black Horse Cavalry Officer 79 USCT. Owned by and presented to Captain James C. Clark was instrumental in the formation of the Northern Black Horse Cavalry. After the Black Horse Cavalry was disbanded, Captain Clark served on the staff of General Seymour serving at the Battle of Harrisons Landing.

Captain Clark was commended for his courage at that battle. In 1863, Captain Clark accepted a commission to serve as Colonel of the 79th United States Colored Infantry. Colonel Clark died of disease on 9.5.1864 at the home of Colonel Babcock. The bible is period gold embossed on the front Capt.

The item "1857 Civil War Bible 7th New York Northern Black Horse Cavalry 79 USCT" is in sale since Sunday, September 20, 2015. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Religion & Spirituality\Christianity\Other Christian Collectibles".

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