1864 Civil War Delaware Soldier Archive John B Stradley Photo Pension Lot Record For Sale

1864 Civil War Delaware Soldier Archive - John B. Stradley Family Genealogy, Photo & Widow's Pension Lot
An incredibly scarce, cohesive historical archive chronicling the wartime service, family lineage, and post-war widow's pension struggle of John B. Stradley, who served as a Clerk in the Union infrastructure within the state of Delaware. This unified family group contains original military documents, government letters, and vital statistics dating from 1816 through 1928.

1. 1864 Head-Quarters Provost Marshal Special Order: An exceptional, original handwritten document dated June 20, 1864, from the Head-Quarters Provost Marshal of the State of Delaware in Wilmington, DE. Marked "Special Orders No. 90," it outlines strict mandatory daily office hours for employees and is explicitly addressed to "John B. Stradley, Clerk." It features a bold, beautiful ink signature by Wilmer Edwin, Provost Marshal of Delaware.
4. Original Portrait Photograph: An authentic vintage portrait photograph of John B. Stradley captured later in his life.
5. 1928 Widow's Pension Correspondence File: A group of items from June 1928 tracking his widow's (Mrs. John B. Stradley, living at 803 North May Street, West Philadelphia) request for financial support. Includes:
   • The original 1928 handwritten inquiry letter drafted in her interest stating she has "no other means of support."
   • The official stamped envelope from the U.S. Bureau of Pensions featuring the rare "Chief's Desk - Widow Division" June 15, 1928 receipt stamp.
   • An official typed response letter signed by Winfield Scott, Commissioner of the Bureau of Pensions, returning her letter along with official Widows' Pension instructional circulars (Form 3-2051, included).

I received this collection in an sale box and it has been preserved in a folder with the individual letters/papers each in their own inner sleeves. I will be shipping it the same way. I think it is in good condition for its age. The birth records are a little fragile but the first record listed is 1816 and I don't know at what time it was recorded. Please see all photos.Fast shipping!Always available for additional questions or photos.Feel free to send me an offer and also check my other listings, I will combine shipping.