Signature of Charles F. Morse

Signature of Charles F. Morse

"C.F. Morse is most likely Charles F. Morse, who was a 28-year-old trader before he enlisted in the army as a 2nd lieutenant on July 16, 1861. He was commissioned into the 13th Massachusetts Infantry and fought at the Battle of Fredericksburg on December 13, 1862. He earned a promotion to 1st lieutenant on July 23, 1862, and was discharged for another promotion to captain in the US Volunteers Commissary Department on September 4, 1862. Morse remained with the Commissary Department until he resigned on May 10, 1865." (Cowan's Auctions)

Signature:
"C. F. Morse
Co. H, 13th Massachusetts Volunteers"