Dated May 13^th, 1863, this extraordinary document provides an account of the end of Lieutenant Charles D. Rossiter’s life.

Colonel Robert F. Taylor wrote this note from the headquarters of the 33^rd New York in White Oak Church, Virginia which reads:

“Head Quarters 33^rd N.Y.S.V.

White Oak Church VA.

May 13^th 63

A.B. Brown

Care Thomas Slocumb

35 Park Place

New York

Lieutenant Rossiter died in the hands of the enemy night before last. His body has been procured and will be taken home by the regiment, which leaves here Friday – you can meet us in Washington.

R.F. Taylor

Col. Commdg. 33^rd.

35 collect(?)”

Lieutenant Rossiter enlisted at the young age of 21 and was commissioned as a 1^st Lt. in Company D of the 33^rd.  Records indicate he was wounded on May 4^th, captured on the 5^th, and died as a POW on May 11^th.

A truly haunting message from a well-known officer about a tragic casualty of Chancellorsville. A unique and exceptionally rare piece that would be a highlight of any Civil War collection.  [CM][ph:L]

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