GAR Dwight Post 109 Sodus, New York Brass Snare Drum
Item #: AA3208
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This is a late 1800's brass body snare drum from the Grand Army of the Republic Dwight Post 109. This post was located in Sodus, New York. This GAR Post was chartered on 6 August, 1877 and remained active until 1929. The post was named after Colonel Charles Chauncey Dwight. Colonel Dwight was born in Richmond, Massachusetts in 1830, graduated from Williams College in 1850 and elected as the Wayne County judge in 1860. Dwight enlisted on 17 September, 1861 as a Captain at Auburn, New York . He was commissioned into Company D, 75th New York Infantry Regiment on 3 October, 1861. He was promoted on 10 July, 1862 and became a member of the US Volunteers Adjutant General's Department. Dwight was promoted to Colonel on 21 November, 1862 and took command of the 160th New York Infantry Regiment. Colonel Dwight survived the war and was discharged on 25 May, 1865. Charles Dwight replaced Henry Wells on the Supreme Court in 1868. He died in New York on 8 April, 1902. The drum is in good condition and measures 7" tall and 15" in diameter. The top and bottom heads are tight and have no damage. The wooden counter hoops have a very attractive design painted all the way around in gold, green and red. A silver plaque has been applied to one hop with an engraved inscription that reads "Presented/ by Dwight Post No. 109/G.A.R./Sodus N.Y. Aug. 7th 85. This old drum still sounds pretty good, and will make a great addition to your Grand Army of the Republic collection.
Shipping Weight:
4 lbs
Item # AA3208
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