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1905 Civil War Commemorative Service Record for Private Fredrick Altvater 41st New York Volunteer Infantry - This is a commemorative military service record, titled Certificate of Record, issued by the Soldiers and Sailors Historical and Benevolent Society of Washington, D.C. The document chronicles the Civil War service and personal history of Fredrick Altvater, who served as a Private in Company E of the 41st Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry. The 41st New York was also recognized as the De Kalb Regiment and the Second Yarger Regiment. The comprehensive text provides a detailed narrative of the regiment's engagements, including the Second Battle of Bull Run, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and the Siege of Petersburg. Biographical data recorded includes Altvater's birth in Germany on November 20, 1845, his 1874 marriage to Josephine Zeller in New York City, and a list of their children. Post-war details include his membership as Sergeant Major in the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Brooklyn Post No. 233 and his 42-year career as a carriage builder for K.M. Stivers, Inc. The document features a central eagle vignette and a gold embossed foil seal of the Society in the lower-left corner. It is hand-signed by Historian M. Stallingsford and is marked with serial number 43547. The certificate is dated the 12th day of August, A.D. 1905. Height: 21.5 inches Width: 11.5 inches. The document exhibits significant uniform toning and areas of foxing throughout the paper. Several original horizontal fold lines are visible. The item is housed in a wooden frame with a double mat under glass. The frame shows minor surface wear consistent with age. The document has not been examined out of the frame.