1880s PHOTO Civil War Union Soldier SGT WILLIAM McKELVEY Antietam Battle, NYPD
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Sgt. William J. McKelvey, Union Army Veteran, 1880s Cabinet Card Photograph Fought in Civil War Battles of Antietam and Chancellorsville; Later NYPD Police CaptainU.S. Grant Post 327 / Special Guard for the Body of President Ulysses S. Grant, 1885Offered here is an antique cabinet card portrait, dating to the early 1880s, picturing Sergeant William J. McKelvey, a Civil War veteran of the Union Army, later a member of the Grand Army of the Republic Post 327, part of the special det...ail appointed to guard the body of President Ulysses S. Grant up to the time of his final burial at Grant's Tomb.
McKelvey wears the the dark blue, double breasted officer’s frock coat of the Union Army, as well as the Grand Army of the Republic badge, authorized by Congress to be worn on the uniform of Union Army veterans.
The cabinet card portrait was produced by Gardner & Co. of 276 & 278 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, New York. Gardner & Co. of Brooklyn was a partnership of photographers Wheelock M. Gardner and Thomas W. Taylor.
CONDITION
Some foxing to photo, some light wear to edge of cabinet card. Back side exhibits old masking tape remnants, otherwise in good condition. Sergeant William J. McKelvey (1842-1900)
Was born in Providence RI March 12 1842. He removed to Staten Island and afterwards to New York City. On the twenty ninth of April 1861 he enlisted for two years as private in Company F Tenth Regiment New York Volunteers (McChesney's Zouaves).
He participated in the battle of Big Bethel, “Seven Days Fight”, Gaines Mills, Savage Station, Charles City Cross Roads and Malvern Hill. During the latter engagement he was taken prisoner but escaped the same night. He also took part in the battles of Antietam and Chancellorsville.
Soon after this he was taken sick with typhoid fever and remained in the hospital until his term of service expired. He was honorably discharged as Sergeant.
After his recovery he commenced raising a company but the draft riots in New York interfered with recruiting and Mr McKelvey tendered his services to the police department to assist in suppressing the riots. For this service he was appointed Roundsman of the Police and served for seven years.
He then resigned and in 1872 removed to Brooklyn. His police record in New York enabled him to secure an appointment in the Brooklyn Police Department. He was subsequently appointed telegraph operator. In 1882 he was appointed Drill Captain and on the seventeenth of January 1885 he was appointed Captain of the Fourth Precinct. He served eight years as a member of the Thirteenth Regiment NGSNY and retired as First Lieutenant of Company K.
In 1870 he married Annie F Burgess of Providence RI. Capt McKelvey formed one of the Guard of Honor which took charge of the remains of General Grant at Mount McGregor and continued to serve in that capacity until the body was deposited in the receiving vault at Riverside on the eighth of August.About Post 327, Grand Army of the Republic (GAR)
Provisional Post No 327 GAR was organized on January 30, 1883. The first meeting was held at Everett Hall No 398 Fulton street Brooklyn Commander Cowtan of Winchester Post No 197 acting as presiding officer.
On Memorial Day, May 30, 1884, President Grant was the guest of Post 327 at Uris Academy where General Sheridan, General Christensen, Colonel Frederick Grant, General Barnes, Mayor Low and a number of others, 400 ladies and gentlemen in all, sat down to a pleasant banquet. When Grant sat down the whole company cheered him in unison. The General enjoyed the occasion very much and remarked to those about him, “I think it has done me good.”
A year later, upon Grant's death, these members of the Grand Army of the Republic were chosen to be the ex-President's special "Guard of Honor", in charge of guarding his body prior to his interment.
Saturday, August 1, 1885 Department of New York, GAR, Brooklyn(Special Orders No 4)
In compliance with orders from Major General WS Hancock detailed by the President to take charge of the obsequies of General and Ex-President US Grant the following comrades are detailed as the “Guard of Honor”, Senior Vice Commander John H. Johnson in charge of comrades:
William H Barker, Henry W Knight, George W Brush, Willis McDonald, BR Corwin, William J McKelvey, George J Collins, Robert F Mackellar, RB Gwillim, George B Squires, James P Howatt, Noah Tebbetts.
This detail will have exclusive charge of the casket containing the remains except when relieved by a similar detail from this Post until it is placed in the temporary tomb at the Riverside Park.See our other itemsPAYMENTSHIPPINGRETURNSQUESTIONS?PAYMENTSHIPPINGRETURNSQUESTIONS?Please make payment within 5 days after close of the auction. We will escalate cases with eBay if bidders do not submit payment within the 5 day period following the auction's close.
If, for whatever reason you are unable to pay within this time, we will be happy to consider working with you on payment during a reasonable timeframe if you notify us upon the auction's close.USA/CANADA - All items are sent USPS First Class unless otherwise stated in the auction listing. On dispatch you will be issued with a tracking number. Higher value items (over $50) will always be fully insured at no extra cost to you. WORLDWIDE - All items are sent USPS First Class and trackable (please note that costs for postage will vary depending on your country.) Higher value items will always be fully insured and trackable at no extra cost to you. We pack all shipments with great care so that all items arrive as they left us. We also combine items so if you win more than one auction, the cost of postage will be greatly lower.Please note that we always collate and describe the items we sell to the very best of our ability. If you have questions regarding an item please get in contact so we can help you further before the auction's close.
If for whatever reason an item you have received does not match our listing we will always issue you a hassle-free full refund on return of the item which will also include any postage costs you have incurred. It is our goal to work with you to ensure that you are fully satisfied with your purchase.If you have questions regarding this item or would like to get in touch with us, please send us a message through eBay or you may contact us through our website, Regency Antique Books.Offered here is an antique cabinet card portrait, dating to the early 1880s, picturing Sergeant William J. McKelvey, a Civil War veteran of the Union Army, later a member of the Grand Army of the Republic Post 327, part of the special detail appointed to guard the body of President Ulysses S. Grant up to the time of his final burial at Grant's Tomb. McKelvey wears the the dark blue, double breasted officer’s frock coat of the Union Army, as well as the Grand Army of the Republic badge, authorized by Congress to be worn on the uniform of Union Army veterans. ​​​​​​​The cabinet card portrait was produced by Gardner & Co. of 276 & 278 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, New York. Gardner & Co. of Brooklyn was a partnership of photographers Wheelock M. Gardner and Thomas W. Taylor. CONDITION ​​​​​​​Some foxing to photo, some light wear to edge of cabinet card. Back side exhibits old masking tape remnants, otherwise in good condition. Sergeant William J. McKelvey (1842-1900) Was born in Providence RI March 12 1842. He removed to Staten Island and afterwards to New York City. On the twenty ninth of April 1861 he enlisted for two years as private in Company F Tenth Regiment New York Volunteers (McChesney's Zouaves). He participated in the battle of Big Bethel, “Seven Days Fight”, Gaines Mills, Savage Station, Charles City Cross Roads and Malvern Hill. During the latter engagement he was taken prisoner but escaped the same night. He also took part in the battles of Antietam and Chancellorsville. Soon after this he was taken sick with typhoid fever and remained in the hospital until his term of service expired. He was honorably discharged as Sergeant. After his recovery he commenced raising a company but the draft riots in New York interfered with recruiting and Mr McKelvey tendered his services to the police department to assist in suppressing the riots. For this service he was appointed Roundsman of the Police and served for seven years. He then resigned and in 1872 removed to Brooklyn. His police record in New York enabled him to secure an appointment in the Brooklyn Police Department. He was subsequently appointed telegraph operator. In 1882 he was appointed Drill Captain and on the seventeenth of January 1885 he was appointed Captain of the Fourth Precinct. He served eight years as a member of the Thirteenth Regiment NGSNY and retired as First Lieutenant of Company K. In 1870 he married Annie F Burgess of Providence RI. Capt McKelvey formed one of the Guard of Honor which took charge of the remains of General Grant at Mount McGregor and continued to serve in that capacity until the body was deposited in the receiving vault at Riverside on the eighth of August. About Post 327, Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Provisional Post No 327 GAR was organized on January 30, 1883. The first meeting was held at Everett Hall No 398 Fulton street Brooklyn Commander Cowtan of Winchester Post No 197 acting as presiding officer. On Memorial Day, May 30, 1884, President Grant was the guest of Post 327 at Uris Academy where General Sheridan, General Christensen, Colonel Frederick Grant, General Barnes, Mayor Low and a number of others, 400 ladies and gentlemen in all, sat down to a pleasant banquet. When Grant sat down the whole company cheered him in unison. The General enjoyed the occasion very much and remarked to those about him, “I think it has done me good.” A year later, upon Grant's death, these members of the Grand Army of the Republic were chosen to be the ex-President's special "Guard of Honor", in charge of guarding his body prior to his interment. ​​​​​​​ Saturday, August 1, 1885 Department of New York, GAR, Brooklyn (Special Orders No 4) In compliance with orders from Major General WS Hancock detailed by the President to take charge of the obsequies of General and Ex-President US Grant the following comrades are detailed as the “Guard of Honor”, Senior Vice Commander John H. Johnson in charge of comrades: William H Barker, Henry W Knight, George W Brush, Willis McDonald, BR Corwin, William J McKelvey, George J Collins, Robert F Mackellar, RB Gwillim, George B Squires, James P Howatt, Noah Tebbetts. This detail will have exclusive charge of the casket containing the remains except when relieved by a similar detail from this Post until it is placed in the temporary tomb at the Riverside Park. Sgt. William J. McKelvey, Union Army Veteran, 1880s Cabinet Card Photograph Fought in Civil War Battles of Antietam and Chancellorsville; Later NYPD Police CaptainU.S. Grant Post 327 / Special Guard for the Body of President Ulysses S. Grant, 1885Offered here is an antique cabinet card portrait, dating to the early 1880s, picturing Sergeant William J. McKelvey, a Civil War veteran of the Union Army, later a member of the Grand Army of the Republic Post 327, part of the special detail appointed to guard the body of President Ulysses S. Grant up to the time of his final burial at Grant's Tomb.
McKelvey wears the the dark blue, double breasted officer’s frock coat of the Union Army, as well as the Grand Army of the Republic badge, authorized by Congress to be worn on the uniform of Union Army veterans.
The cabinet card portrait was produced by Gardner & Co. of 276 & 278 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, New York. Gardner & Co. of Brooklyn was a partnership of photographers Wheelock M. Gardner and Thomas W. Taylor.
CONDITION
Some foxing to photo, some light wear to edge of cabinet card. Back side exhibits old masking tape remnants, otherwise in good condition. Sergeant William J. McKelvey (1842-1900)
Was born in Providence RI March 12 1842. He removed to Staten Island and afterwards to New York City. On the twenty ninth of April 1861 he enlisted for two years as private in Company F Tenth Regiment New York Volunteers (McChesney's Zouaves).
He participated in the battle of Big Bethel, “Seven Days Fight”, Gaines Mills, Savage Station, Charles City Cross Roads and Malvern Hill. During the latter engagement he was taken prisoner but escaped the same night. He also took part in the battles of Antietam and Chancellorsville.
Soon after this he was taken sick with typhoid fever and remained in the hospital until his term of service expired. He was honorably discharged as Sergeant.
After his recovery he commenced raising a company but the draft riots in New York interfered with recruiting and Mr McKelvey tendered his services to the police department to assist in suppressing the riots. For this service he was appointed Roundsman of the Police and served for seven years.
He then resigned and in 1872 removed to Brooklyn. His police record in New York enabled him to secure an appointment in the Brooklyn Police Department. He was subsequently appointed telegraph operator. In 1882 he was appointed Drill Captain and on the seventeenth of January 1885 he was appointed Captain of the Fourth Precinct. He served eight years as a member of the Thirteenth Regiment NGSNY and retired as First Lieutenant of Company K.
In 1870 he married Annie F Burgess of Providence RI. Capt McKelvey formed one of the Guard of Honor which took charge of the remains of General Grant at Mount McGregor and continued to serve in that capacity until the body was deposited in the receiving vault at Riverside on the eighth of August.About Post 327, Grand Army of the Republic (GAR)
Provisional Post No 327 GAR was organized on January 30, 1883. The first meeting was held at Everett Hall No 398 Fulton street Brooklyn Commander Cowtan of Winchester Post No 197 acting as presiding officer.
On Memorial Day, May 30, 1884, President Grant was the guest of Post 327 at Uris Academy where General Sheridan, General Christensen, Colonel Frederick Grant, General Barnes, Mayor Low and a number of others, 400 ladies and gentlemen in all, sat down to a pleasant banquet. When Grant sat down the whole company cheered him in unison. The General enjoyed the occasion very much and remarked to those about him, “I think it has done me good.”
A year later, upon Grant's death, these members of the Grand Army of the Republic were chosen to be the ex-President's special "Guard of Honor", in charge of guarding his body prior to his interment.
Saturday, August 1, 1885 Department of New York, GAR, Brooklyn(Special Orders No 4)
In compliance with orders from Major General WS Hancock detailed by the President to take charge of the obsequies of General and Ex-President US Grant the following comrades are detailed as the “Guard of Honor”, Senior Vice Commander John H. Johnson in charge of comrades:
William H Barker, Henry W Knight, George W Brush, Willis McDonald, BR Corwin, William J McKelvey, George J Collins, Robert F Mackellar, RB Gwillim, George B Squires, James P Howatt, Noah Tebbetts.
This detail will have exclusive charge of the casket containing the remains except when relieved by a similar detail from this Post until it is placed in the temporary tomb at the Riverside Park.See our other itemsPAYMENTPlease make payment within 5 days after close of the auction. We will escalate cases with eBay if bidders do not submit payment within the 5 day period following the auction's close.
If, for whatever reason you are unable to pay within this time, we will be happy to consider working with you on payment during a reasonable timeframe if you notify us upon the auction's close.SHIPPINGUSA/CANADA - All items are sent USPS First Class unless otherwise stated in the auction listing. On dispatch you will be issued with a tracking number. Higher value items (over $50) will always be fully insured at no extra cost to you. WORLDWIDE - All items are sent USPS First Class and trackable (please note that costs for postage will vary depending on your country.) Higher value items will always be fully insured and trackable at no extra cost to you. We pack all shipments with great care so that all items arrive as they left us. We also combine items so if you win more than one auction, the cost of postage will be greatly lower.RETURNSPlease note that we always collate and describe the items we sell to the very best of our ability. If you have questions regarding an item please get in contact so we can help you further before the auction's close.
If for whatever reason an item you have received does not match our listing we will always issue you a hassle-free full refund on return of the item which will also include any postage costs you have incurred. It is our goal to work with you to ensure that you are fully satisfied with your purchase.QUESTIONS?If you have questions regarding this item or would like to get in touch with us, please send us a message through eBay or you may contact us through our website, Regency Antique Books.Offered here is an antique cabinet card portrait, dating to the early 1880s, picturing Sergeant William J. McKelvey, a Civil War veteran of the Union Army, later a member of the Grand Army of the Republic Post 327, part of the special detail appointed to guard the body of President Ulysses S. Grant up to the time of his final burial at Grant's Tomb.McKelvey wears the the dark blue, double breasted officer’s frock coat of the Union Army, as well as the Grand Army of the Republic badge, authorized by Congress to be worn on the uniform of Union Army veterans. The cabinet card portrait was produced by Gardner & Co. of 276 & 278 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, New York. Gardner & Co. of Brooklyn was a partnership of photographers Wheelock M. Gardner and Thomas W. Taylor. CONDITIONSome foxing to photo, some light wear to edge of cabinet card. Back side exhibits old masking tape remnants, otherwise in good condition. Sergeant William J. McKelvey (1842-1900)Was born in Providence RI March 12 1842. He removed to Staten Island and afterwards to New York City. On the twenty ninth of April 1861 he enlisted for two years as private in Company F Tenth Regiment New York Volunteers (McChesney's Zouaves). He participated in the battle of Big Bethel, “Seven Days Fight”, Gaines Mills, Savage Station, Charles City Cross Roads and Malvern Hill. During the latter engagement he was taken prisoner but escaped the same night. He also took part in the battles of Antietam and Chancellorsville. Soon after this he was taken sick with typhoid fever and remained in the hospital until his term of service expired. He was honorably discharged as Sergeant. After his recovery he commenced raising a company but the draft riots in New York interfered with recruiting and Mr McKelvey tendered his services to the police department to assist in suppressing the riots. For this service he was appointed Roundsman of the Police and served for seven years. He then resigned and in 1872 removed to Brooklyn. His police record in New York enabled him to secure an appointment in the Brooklyn Police Department. He was subsequently appointed telegraph operator. In 1882 he was appointed Drill Captain and on the seventeenth of January 1885 he was appointed Captain of the Fourth Precinct. He served eight years as a member of the Thirteenth Regiment NGSNY and retired as First Lieutenant of Company K. In 1870 he married Annie F Burgess of Providence RI. Capt McKelvey formed one of the Guard of Honor which took charge of the remains of General Grant at Mount McGregor and continued to serve in that capacity until the body was deposited in the receiving vault at Riverside on the eighth of August.About Post 327, Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Provisional Post No 327 GAR was organized on January 30, 1883. The first meeting was held at Everett Hall No 398 Fulton street Brooklyn Commander Cowtan of Winchester Post No 197 acting as presiding officer.On Memorial Day, May 30, 1884, President Grant was the guest of Post 327 at Uris Academy where General Sheridan, General Christensen, Colonel Frederick Grant, General Barnes, Mayor Low and a number of others, 400 ladies and gentlemen in all, sat down to a pleasant banquet. When Grant sat down the whole company cheered him in unison. The General enjoyed the occasion very much and remarked to those about him, “I think it has done me good.”A year later, upon Grant's death, these members of the Grand Army of the Republic were chosen to be the ex-President's special "Guard of Honor", in charge of guarding his body prior to his interment.Saturday, August 1, 1885 Department of New York, GAR, Brooklyn(Special Orders No 4)In compliance with orders from Major General WS Hancock detailed by the President to take charge of the obsequies of General and Ex-President US Grant the following comrades are detailed as the “Guard of Honor”, Senior Vice Commander John H. Johnson in charge of comrades:William H Barker, Henry W Knight, George W Brush, Willis McDonald, BR Corwin, William J McKelvey, George J Collins, Robert F Mackellar, RB Gwillim, George B Squires, James P Howatt, Noah Tebbetts.This detail will have exclusive charge of the casket containing the remains except when relieved by a similar detail from this Post until it is placed in the temporary tomb at the Riverside Park.
McKelvey wears the the dark blue, double breasted officer’s frock coat of the Union Army, as well as the Grand Army of the Republic badge, authorized by Congress to be worn on the uniform of Union Army veterans.
The cabinet card portrait was produced by Gardner & Co. of 276 & 278 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, New York. Gardner & Co. of Brooklyn was a partnership of photographers Wheelock M. Gardner and Thomas W. Taylor.
CONDITION
Some foxing to photo, some light wear to edge of cabinet card. Back side exhibits old masking tape remnants, otherwise in good condition. Sergeant William J. McKelvey (1842-1900)
Was born in Providence RI March 12 1842. He removed to Staten Island and afterwards to New York City. On the twenty ninth of April 1861 he enlisted for two years as private in Company F Tenth Regiment New York Volunteers (McChesney's Zouaves).
He participated in the battle of Big Bethel, “Seven Days Fight”, Gaines Mills, Savage Station, Charles City Cross Roads and Malvern Hill. During the latter engagement he was taken prisoner but escaped the same night. He also took part in the battles of Antietam and Chancellorsville.
Soon after this he was taken sick with typhoid fever and remained in the hospital until his term of service expired. He was honorably discharged as Sergeant.
After his recovery he commenced raising a company but the draft riots in New York interfered with recruiting and Mr McKelvey tendered his services to the police department to assist in suppressing the riots. For this service he was appointed Roundsman of the Police and served for seven years.
He then resigned and in 1872 removed to Brooklyn. His police record in New York enabled him to secure an appointment in the Brooklyn Police Department. He was subsequently appointed telegraph operator. In 1882 he was appointed Drill Captain and on the seventeenth of January 1885 he was appointed Captain of the Fourth Precinct. He served eight years as a member of the Thirteenth Regiment NGSNY and retired as First Lieutenant of Company K.
In 1870 he married Annie F Burgess of Providence RI. Capt McKelvey formed one of the Guard of Honor which took charge of the remains of General Grant at Mount McGregor and continued to serve in that capacity until the body was deposited in the receiving vault at Riverside on the eighth of August.About Post 327, Grand Army of the Republic (GAR)
Provisional Post No 327 GAR was organized on January 30, 1883. The first meeting was held at Everett Hall No 398 Fulton street Brooklyn Commander Cowtan of Winchester Post No 197 acting as presiding officer.
On Memorial Day, May 30, 1884, President Grant was the guest of Post 327 at Uris Academy where General Sheridan, General Christensen, Colonel Frederick Grant, General Barnes, Mayor Low and a number of others, 400 ladies and gentlemen in all, sat down to a pleasant banquet. When Grant sat down the whole company cheered him in unison. The General enjoyed the occasion very much and remarked to those about him, “I think it has done me good.”
A year later, upon Grant's death, these members of the Grand Army of the Republic were chosen to be the ex-President's special "Guard of Honor", in charge of guarding his body prior to his interment.
Saturday, August 1, 1885 Department of New York, GAR, Brooklyn(Special Orders No 4)
In compliance with orders from Major General WS Hancock detailed by the President to take charge of the obsequies of General and Ex-President US Grant the following comrades are detailed as the “Guard of Honor”, Senior Vice Commander John H. Johnson in charge of comrades:
William H Barker, Henry W Knight, George W Brush, Willis McDonald, BR Corwin, William J McKelvey, George J Collins, Robert F Mackellar, RB Gwillim, George B Squires, James P Howatt, Noah Tebbetts.
This detail will have exclusive charge of the casket containing the remains except when relieved by a similar detail from this Post until it is placed in the temporary tomb at the Riverside Park.See our other itemsPAYMENTSHIPPINGRETURNSQUESTIONS?PAYMENTSHIPPINGRETURNSQUESTIONS?Please make payment within 5 days after close of the auction. We will escalate cases with eBay if bidders do not submit payment within the 5 day period following the auction's close.
If, for whatever reason you are unable to pay within this time, we will be happy to consider working with you on payment during a reasonable timeframe if you notify us upon the auction's close.USA/CANADA - All items are sent USPS First Class unless otherwise stated in the auction listing. On dispatch you will be issued with a tracking number. Higher value items (over $50) will always be fully insured at no extra cost to you. WORLDWIDE - All items are sent USPS First Class and trackable (please note that costs for postage will vary depending on your country.) Higher value items will always be fully insured and trackable at no extra cost to you. We pack all shipments with great care so that all items arrive as they left us. We also combine items so if you win more than one auction, the cost of postage will be greatly lower.Please note that we always collate and describe the items we sell to the very best of our ability. If you have questions regarding an item please get in contact so we can help you further before the auction's close.
If for whatever reason an item you have received does not match our listing we will always issue you a hassle-free full refund on return of the item which will also include any postage costs you have incurred. It is our goal to work with you to ensure that you are fully satisfied with your purchase.If you have questions regarding this item or would like to get in touch with us, please send us a message through eBay or you may contact us through our website, Regency Antique Books.Offered here is an antique cabinet card portrait, dating to the early 1880s, picturing Sergeant William J. McKelvey, a Civil War veteran of the Union Army, later a member of the Grand Army of the Republic Post 327, part of the special detail appointed to guard the body of President Ulysses S. Grant up to the time of his final burial at Grant's Tomb. McKelvey wears the the dark blue, double breasted officer’s frock coat of the Union Army, as well as the Grand Army of the Republic badge, authorized by Congress to be worn on the uniform of Union Army veterans. ​​​​​​​The cabinet card portrait was produced by Gardner & Co. of 276 & 278 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, New York. Gardner & Co. of Brooklyn was a partnership of photographers Wheelock M. Gardner and Thomas W. Taylor. CONDITION ​​​​​​​Some foxing to photo, some light wear to edge of cabinet card. Back side exhibits old masking tape remnants, otherwise in good condition. Sergeant William J. McKelvey (1842-1900) Was born in Providence RI March 12 1842. He removed to Staten Island and afterwards to New York City. On the twenty ninth of April 1861 he enlisted for two years as private in Company F Tenth Regiment New York Volunteers (McChesney's Zouaves). He participated in the battle of Big Bethel, “Seven Days Fight”, Gaines Mills, Savage Station, Charles City Cross Roads and Malvern Hill. During the latter engagement he was taken prisoner but escaped the same night. He also took part in the battles of Antietam and Chancellorsville. Soon after this he was taken sick with typhoid fever and remained in the hospital until his term of service expired. He was honorably discharged as Sergeant. After his recovery he commenced raising a company but the draft riots in New York interfered with recruiting and Mr McKelvey tendered his services to the police department to assist in suppressing the riots. For this service he was appointed Roundsman of the Police and served for seven years. He then resigned and in 1872 removed to Brooklyn. His police record in New York enabled him to secure an appointment in the Brooklyn Police Department. He was subsequently appointed telegraph operator. In 1882 he was appointed Drill Captain and on the seventeenth of January 1885 he was appointed Captain of the Fourth Precinct. He served eight years as a member of the Thirteenth Regiment NGSNY and retired as First Lieutenant of Company K. In 1870 he married Annie F Burgess of Providence RI. Capt McKelvey formed one of the Guard of Honor which took charge of the remains of General Grant at Mount McGregor and continued to serve in that capacity until the body was deposited in the receiving vault at Riverside on the eighth of August. About Post 327, Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Provisional Post No 327 GAR was organized on January 30, 1883. The first meeting was held at Everett Hall No 398 Fulton street Brooklyn Commander Cowtan of Winchester Post No 197 acting as presiding officer. On Memorial Day, May 30, 1884, President Grant was the guest of Post 327 at Uris Academy where General Sheridan, General Christensen, Colonel Frederick Grant, General Barnes, Mayor Low and a number of others, 400 ladies and gentlemen in all, sat down to a pleasant banquet. When Grant sat down the whole company cheered him in unison. The General enjoyed the occasion very much and remarked to those about him, “I think it has done me good.” A year later, upon Grant's death, these members of the Grand Army of the Republic were chosen to be the ex-President's special "Guard of Honor", in charge of guarding his body prior to his interment. ​​​​​​​ Saturday, August 1, 1885 Department of New York, GAR, Brooklyn (Special Orders No 4) In compliance with orders from Major General WS Hancock detailed by the President to take charge of the obsequies of General and Ex-President US Grant the following comrades are detailed as the “Guard of Honor”, Senior Vice Commander John H. Johnson in charge of comrades: William H Barker, Henry W Knight, George W Brush, Willis McDonald, BR Corwin, William J McKelvey, George J Collins, Robert F Mackellar, RB Gwillim, George B Squires, James P Howatt, Noah Tebbetts. This detail will have exclusive charge of the casket containing the remains except when relieved by a similar detail from this Post until it is placed in the temporary tomb at the Riverside Park. Sgt. William J. McKelvey, Union Army Veteran, 1880s Cabinet Card Photograph Fought in Civil War Battles of Antietam and Chancellorsville; Later NYPD Police CaptainU.S. Grant Post 327 / Special Guard for the Body of President Ulysses S. Grant, 1885Offered here is an antique cabinet card portrait, dating to the early 1880s, picturing Sergeant William J. McKelvey, a Civil War veteran of the Union Army, later a member of the Grand Army of the Republic Post 327, part of the special detail appointed to guard the body of President Ulysses S. Grant up to the time of his final burial at Grant's Tomb.
McKelvey wears the the dark blue, double breasted officer’s frock coat of the Union Army, as well as the Grand Army of the Republic badge, authorized by Congress to be worn on the uniform of Union Army veterans.
The cabinet card portrait was produced by Gardner & Co. of 276 & 278 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, New York. Gardner & Co. of Brooklyn was a partnership of photographers Wheelock M. Gardner and Thomas W. Taylor.
CONDITION
Some foxing to photo, some light wear to edge of cabinet card. Back side exhibits old masking tape remnants, otherwise in good condition. Sergeant William J. McKelvey (1842-1900)
Was born in Providence RI March 12 1842. He removed to Staten Island and afterwards to New York City. On the twenty ninth of April 1861 he enlisted for two years as private in Company F Tenth Regiment New York Volunteers (McChesney's Zouaves).
He participated in the battle of Big Bethel, “Seven Days Fight”, Gaines Mills, Savage Station, Charles City Cross Roads and Malvern Hill. During the latter engagement he was taken prisoner but escaped the same night. He also took part in the battles of Antietam and Chancellorsville.
Soon after this he was taken sick with typhoid fever and remained in the hospital until his term of service expired. He was honorably discharged as Sergeant.
After his recovery he commenced raising a company but the draft riots in New York interfered with recruiting and Mr McKelvey tendered his services to the police department to assist in suppressing the riots. For this service he was appointed Roundsman of the Police and served for seven years.
He then resigned and in 1872 removed to Brooklyn. His police record in New York enabled him to secure an appointment in the Brooklyn Police Department. He was subsequently appointed telegraph operator. In 1882 he was appointed Drill Captain and on the seventeenth of January 1885 he was appointed Captain of the Fourth Precinct. He served eight years as a member of the Thirteenth Regiment NGSNY and retired as First Lieutenant of Company K.
In 1870 he married Annie F Burgess of Providence RI. Capt McKelvey formed one of the Guard of Honor which took charge of the remains of General Grant at Mount McGregor and continued to serve in that capacity until the body was deposited in the receiving vault at Riverside on the eighth of August.About Post 327, Grand Army of the Republic (GAR)
Provisional Post No 327 GAR was organized on January 30, 1883. The first meeting was held at Everett Hall No 398 Fulton street Brooklyn Commander Cowtan of Winchester Post No 197 acting as presiding officer.
On Memorial Day, May 30, 1884, President Grant was the guest of Post 327 at Uris Academy where General Sheridan, General Christensen, Colonel Frederick Grant, General Barnes, Mayor Low and a number of others, 400 ladies and gentlemen in all, sat down to a pleasant banquet. When Grant sat down the whole company cheered him in unison. The General enjoyed the occasion very much and remarked to those about him, “I think it has done me good.”
A year later, upon Grant's death, these members of the Grand Army of the Republic were chosen to be the ex-President's special "Guard of Honor", in charge of guarding his body prior to his interment.
Saturday, August 1, 1885 Department of New York, GAR, Brooklyn(Special Orders No 4)
In compliance with orders from Major General WS Hancock detailed by the President to take charge of the obsequies of General and Ex-President US Grant the following comrades are detailed as the “Guard of Honor”, Senior Vice Commander John H. Johnson in charge of comrades:
William H Barker, Henry W Knight, George W Brush, Willis McDonald, BR Corwin, William J McKelvey, George J Collins, Robert F Mackellar, RB Gwillim, George B Squires, James P Howatt, Noah Tebbetts.
This detail will have exclusive charge of the casket containing the remains except when relieved by a similar detail from this Post until it is placed in the temporary tomb at the Riverside Park.See our other itemsPAYMENTPlease make payment within 5 days after close of the auction. We will escalate cases with eBay if bidders do not submit payment within the 5 day period following the auction's close.
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If for whatever reason an item you have received does not match our listing we will always issue you a hassle-free full refund on return of the item which will also include any postage costs you have incurred. It is our goal to work with you to ensure that you are fully satisfied with your purchase.QUESTIONS?If you have questions regarding this item or would like to get in touch with us, please send us a message through eBay or you may contact us through our website, Regency Antique Books.Offered here is an antique cabinet card portrait, dating to the early 1880s, picturing Sergeant William J. McKelvey, a Civil War veteran of the Union Army, later a member of the Grand Army of the Republic Post 327, part of the special detail appointed to guard the body of President Ulysses S. Grant up to the time of his final burial at Grant's Tomb.McKelvey wears the the dark blue, double breasted officer’s frock coat of the Union Army, as well as the Grand Army of the Republic badge, authorized by Congress to be worn on the uniform of Union Army veterans. The cabinet card portrait was produced by Gardner & Co. of 276 & 278 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, New York. Gardner & Co. of Brooklyn was a partnership of photographers Wheelock M. Gardner and Thomas W. Taylor. CONDITIONSome foxing to photo, some light wear to edge of cabinet card. Back side exhibits old masking tape remnants, otherwise in good condition. Sergeant William J. McKelvey (1842-1900)Was born in Providence RI March 12 1842. He removed to Staten Island and afterwards to New York City. On the twenty ninth of April 1861 he enlisted for two years as private in Company F Tenth Regiment New York Volunteers (McChesney's Zouaves). He participated in the battle of Big Bethel, “Seven Days Fight”, Gaines Mills, Savage Station, Charles City Cross Roads and Malvern Hill. During the latter engagement he was taken prisoner but escaped the same night. He also took part in the battles of Antietam and Chancellorsville. Soon after this he was taken sick with typhoid fever and remained in the hospital until his term of service expired. He was honorably discharged as Sergeant. After his recovery he commenced raising a company but the draft riots in New York interfered with recruiting and Mr McKelvey tendered his services to the police department to assist in suppressing the riots. For this service he was appointed Roundsman of the Police and served for seven years. He then resigned and in 1872 removed to Brooklyn. His police record in New York enabled him to secure an appointment in the Brooklyn Police Department. He was subsequently appointed telegraph operator. In 1882 he was appointed Drill Captain and on the seventeenth of January 1885 he was appointed Captain of the Fourth Precinct. He served eight years as a member of the Thirteenth Regiment NGSNY and retired as First Lieutenant of Company K. In 1870 he married Annie F Burgess of Providence RI. Capt McKelvey formed one of the Guard of Honor which took charge of the remains of General Grant at Mount McGregor and continued to serve in that capacity until the body was deposited in the receiving vault at Riverside on the eighth of August.About Post 327, Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Provisional Post No 327 GAR was organized on January 30, 1883. The first meeting was held at Everett Hall No 398 Fulton street Brooklyn Commander Cowtan of Winchester Post No 197 acting as presiding officer.On Memorial Day, May 30, 1884, President Grant was the guest of Post 327 at Uris Academy where General Sheridan, General Christensen, Colonel Frederick Grant, General Barnes, Mayor Low and a number of others, 400 ladies and gentlemen in all, sat down to a pleasant banquet. When Grant sat down the whole company cheered him in unison. The General enjoyed the occasion very much and remarked to those about him, “I think it has done me good.”A year later, upon Grant's death, these members of the Grand Army of the Republic were chosen to be the ex-President's special "Guard of Honor", in charge of guarding his body prior to his interment.Saturday, August 1, 1885 Department of New York, GAR, Brooklyn(Special Orders No 4)In compliance with orders from Major General WS Hancock detailed by the President to take charge of the obsequies of General and Ex-President US Grant the following comrades are detailed as the “Guard of Honor”, Senior Vice Commander John H. Johnson in charge of comrades:William H Barker, Henry W Knight, George W Brush, Willis McDonald, BR Corwin, William J McKelvey, George J Collins, Robert F Mackellar, RB Gwillim, George B Squires, James P Howatt, Noah Tebbetts.This detail will have exclusive charge of the casket containing the remains except when relieved by a similar detail from this Post until it is placed in the temporary tomb at the Riverside Park.
