This relic was acquired from a riker case which housed a variety of relics from different battlefields identified by Gavin's handwritten labels. Almost half of a U.S. plate skin that still has Gavin's original handwritten label (actually tape, although it is no longer attached) - "Camp Bartow".  Camp Bartow was established by Georgia troops of General Henry R. Jackson in the summer of 1861 after the Battle of Rich Mountain.  The camp, which guarded the Staunton-Parkersburg Road was plagued with disease and was abandoned in November of 1861.  A letter, signed by me, with provenance information will be provided by the buyer. This item may be seen in case 52 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number BG19601

These buttons were acquired from a riker case which housed a variety of relics from different battlefields identified by Gavin's handwritten labels.  Two eagle buttons from Cedar Mountain - the vest sized button is 20 mm and has been crushed on one side - the cuff button (15 mm) still has string attached to the loop - it has a small push in the face.  I cannot make out back marks on either.  Gavin's handwritten label "Cedar Mt. 2 buttons" appears in the photograph - I will include it with the buttons.  A letter, signed by me, with provenance information will be provided by the buyer.  This item may be seen in case 52 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number BG18807

This relic was acquired from a riker case which housed a variety of relics from different battlefields identified by Gavin's handwritten labels.  This is the side plate (with screws) of a Model 1842 Springfield musket.  The way that it is twisted may very well indicate that the musket was struck or damaged during the battle.  Gavin's handwritten label "Spotsylvania found by WGG (William G. Gavin)" appears in the photograph - I will include it with this relic (it was associated with 5 relics in the case).  It is in "as dug" condition and has not been cleaned or coated with anything.  A letter, signed by me, with provenance information will be provided by the buyer.  This item may be seen in case 52 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number BG18806

This relic was acquired from a riker case which housed a variety of relics from different battlefields identified by Gavin's handwritten labels.  This is a large fragment (3 x 2 1/4 inches) from a 12 pounder spherical shell.   Gavin's handwritten label "Spotsylvania found by WGG (William G. Gavin)" appears in the photograph, but is not included.  A letter, signed by me, with provenance information will be provided by the buyer.  This item may be seen in case 52 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number BG18805

This relic was acquired from a riker case which housed a variety of relics from different battlefields identified by Gavin's handwritten labels.  This is the patch box cover plate from a model 1855 Springfield musket.   Gavin's handwritten label "Spotsylvania 1952" will, of course, be included with the relic.  It is in "as dug" condition, but is a solid relic.  A letter, signed by me, with provenance information will be provided by the buyer.  This item may be seen in case 52 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number BG18803

This bullet was acquired from a riker case which housed a variety of relics from different battlefields identified by Gavin's handwritten labels.  This is a fired .69 caliber bullet - the impression on the top looks like it might have been from a double load (the soldier loaded another bullet on top of this one before firing).  It looked as though the relics in this case shifted a bit, so I cannot be 100% certain that the label that was near given relics does indeed identify where they were found - but this bullet was right at a Gaine's Mill label (this label can be seen in the photograph, but is not included with the bullet).   A letter, signed by me, with provenance information will be provided by the buyer.  This item may be seen in case 52 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number BG18804

SALE PENDING

This bullet was acquired from a riker case which housed a variety of relics from different battlefields identified by Gavin's handwritten labels.  This is a rare Sharps and Hankins bullet (MM 515).  It looks as though it may have been fired as the nose is dented, but the damage is minimal.  It looked as though the relics in this case shifted a bit, so I cannot be 100% certain that the label that was near given relics does indeed identify where they were found - but this bullet was right at a Gaine's Mill label (this label can be seen in the photograph, but is not included with the bullet).   A letter, signed by me, with provenance information will be provided by the buyer.  This item may be seen in case 52 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number BG18801

This bullet was acquired from a riker case which housed a variety of relics from different battlefields identified by Gavin's handwritten labels.  This is a .69 caliber Tower bullet - it measures about .95 inches in length. This one appears to have been fired as there are a couple of dents on the nose and the skirt is slightly out of shape - but the damage is minimal.  It looked as though the relics in this case shifted a bit, so I cannot be 100% certain that the label that was near given relics does indeed identify where they were found - but this bullet was right at a Gaine's Mill label (this label can be seen in the photograph, but is not included with the bullet).   A letter, signed by me, with provenance information will be provided by the buyer. This item may be seen in case 52 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number BG18802

This relic was acquired in a riker case marked #97 which housed a variety of relics from different battlefields, each identified by one of Gavin's handwritten labels.  This nice partially mushroomed .58 caliber bullet was identified as having been found at Peachtree Creek in Georgia.  Peachtree Creek battlefield was the site of Sherman's first major attack on the Atlanta defenses.  The battle there took place on July 20, 1864.  The label, of course, will be included with the bullet.  A letter, signed by me, with provenance information will be provided by the buyer. This item may be seen in case 52 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number BG09707

This relic was acquired in a riker case marked #97 which housed a variety of relics from different battlefields, each identified by one of Gavin's handwritten labels.  This .58 caliber dropped bullet was identified as having been found in the Atlanta siege lines.  Gavin also put "20th A.C." on the label to designate the troops that occupied the area in which the bullet was found.  The Siege of Atlanta was the climax of Sherman's campaign through northern Georgia in the summer of 1864.  The label, of course, will be included with the bullet.  A letter, signed by me, with provenance information will be provided by the buyer. This item may be seen in case 52 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number BG09705

This relic was acquired in a riker case marked #97 which housed a variety of relics from different battlefields, each identified by one of Gavin's handwritten labels.  This .58 caliber dropped bullet was identified as having been found at the Pickett's Mill, GA.  Gavin also put "4th A.C." on the label to designate the Union 4th Corp which was the only Federal corps involved in the battle.  This battle, fought on May 27, 1864, was a part of Sherman's Atlanta Campaign.  It was a sharp, intense fight that ended in a Confederate victory.  The label, of course, will be included with the bullet.  A letter, signed by me, with provenance information will be provided by the buyer. This item may be seen in case 52 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number BG09704

SALE PENDING

These relics were acquired in a riker case marked #97 which housed a variety of relics from different battlefields, each identified by one of Gavin's handwritten labels.  These two .58 caliber bullets and watch cover were identified as having been found at the Fussell's Mill, VA.  One of the bullets is relatively crude and appears to have a sprue on the nose so it was probably cast. The watch cover is made of a very light material - it might be post-Civil War.  The Battle of Fussell's Mill, also called the Second Battle of Deep Bottom, was fought between August 14th and 20th, 1864, and was part of the Seige of Petersburg. The label, of course, will be included with this group.  A letter, signed by me, with provenance information will be provided by the buyer. This item may be seen in case 52 at the Antique Center of Gettysburg.

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Item Number BG09706