Civil War Soldier's Wallet and Leather Storage Case with Great Period ID to J. H. Ordway. His name is stenciled in black ink... (Total: 2 Items)

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Civil War Soldier's Wallet and Leather Storage Case with Great Period ID to J. H. Ordway. His name is stenciled in black ink on the inside of the small four fold leather wallet. The wallet is further accompanied by a 2" X 2½" ink script note that was attached to the wallet with the following information: "Jno. H. Ordway D 11th N.H.V. Died Feb. 15th 1864, address Mrs. Travis E. Ordway Laurel, Mass". Doubtless his mother to whom the wallet was returned upon his death. John H. Ordway enlisted on the 13th of August 1862 at the age of 23. In contrast to the note he is listed in records as having died on Feb. 24, 1864 at Camp Nelson, Ky. During Ordway's term of service the regiment was engaged at Fredericksburg and Vicksburg. The wallet and the stenciling clearly show use but very good, sound condition. The wallet is accompanied by a folding soft brown kid leather case, in which it was apparently stored to provide further protection from the elements. Neat set.