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Antique Rare 1870 Book Of Common Prayer Dedicated To Civil War Soldier Ruel C. Albro By Sister Pollie New York
Given to Ruel C. Albro by Sister Pollie on December 25, 1893.
Book is from 1870.
Rare find!
This is a beautiful hand sized book. It was well cared for and is in good condition for its age. It is a hard cover that is made of some kind of celluloid and is etched in the front with a cross. Covers are in nice condition without any cracking. Edges of covers are in brass metal.
The cover is a cross with a banner ribbon wrapped around it that reads "Watch and Pray". This phrase is a biblical injunction found in the New Testament, notably in Matthew 26:41, where Jesus tells his disciples to "Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation". This serves as a reminder for spiritual vigilance and prayerfulness.
The pages are not marked or dog eared. No rips or stains. Some minor color aging to pages. Pages are that nice thin paper. Pages are gilt gold on edges as seen in pictures. Fold over brass hinge clasp keeps book securely closed. Clasp is not loose and secures nicely still. Binding is good for its age, may be slightly worn. Outer spine looks good. Has a silk ribbon bookmark. End is worn off but inside is good for age. Has dedication writing on the one page as seen in pictures.
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A little about Ruel C. Albro:
BIRTH: 26 Nov 1843Allegany County, New York
DEATH 6 Feb 1929 (aged 85)Olean, Cattaraugus County, New York
BURIAL Mount View CemeteryOlean, Cattaraugus County, New York
Albro, Ruel C. - Age, 18 years. Enlisted, August 11, 1862, at Cuba, New York, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. A, 136th New York Inf., September 26, 1862; wounded in action, October 29, 1863, at Lookout Valley, Tenn.; transferred to Thirteenth Company, Second Battalion, Veteran Reserve Corps, November 18, 1864; mustered out, August 22, 1865, atMarine Hospital, St. Louis, Mo.
Ruel C., son of Garner Albro, was born November 26, 1843, in Ramson's Settlement, near Cuba. He attended the public schools of the district. At the age of nineteen he enlisted, August 11, 1862, in Company A, One Hundred and Thirty-Sixth Regiment, New York Volunteers and went to the front. He took part in the battle of Chancellorsville and was wounded in the battle of Lookout Mountain by a mini ball under the left arm. He was sent to the hospital at Nashville and afterward to Louisville. He was transferred afterward to the Invalid Corp. of the Veteran Reserves and afterward served on the hospital boat "R.C. Wood."
