CDV – William P. Roome 65th New York Infantry SOLD

Description

CDV – William P. Roome 65th New York Infantry.  Taken in civilian clothing.

This regiment was organized on Long Island in 1861. Mustered in for one month as a private in Company F, 7th New York Militia in April of 1861. Enlisted as a 2nd lieutenant into Company F, 65th NY infantry; 1st Lt. November 1861 in Co. I;  Adjutant in February 1862.  Accepted a commission of captain and asst. adjutant general, U.S. Vols. in February of 1863.  Promoted to major by brevet on October 19, 1864, for Opequan, Va.

Identification is in pencil.

Photographed by Rintoul & Rockwood, NYC.

Very good- fine condition.