1st Rhode Island State Regiment

William Barton’s service sword

Curved sword blade, green glass grip with partial leather scabbard. Replacement handle grip. Maker’s mark: Harvey on both sides of … Continue reading William Barton’s service sword

Portrait of General William Barton

Three-quarter length portrait of a middle-aged man in military uniform. He has dark hair and is wearing a black coat, … Continue reading Portrait of General William Barton

enlistees at Tiverton (Howland’s Ferry)

Persons belonging to Massachusetts who have enlisted into the fifteen month brigade.

State of Rhode Island to Ensign Nathan Westcott debts to cash and sundry clothing and accoutrements, delivered to the men enlisted by me into Colonel Stanton’s Regiment as per receipt, a[?]

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