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1st Minnesota Civil War drum
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| Description | 1st Minnesota Regiment Civil War snare drum. The painted wooden drum was made by W. R. Thompkins in Yonkers, New York. This drum was presented to musician Peter Hoffman in Alexandria, Virginia on July 15, 1861 by Henry Mower Rice and the Regiment's commanding officer, Colonel Gorman. Peter Hoffman was mustered into the 1st Minnesota Regiment on May 31, 1861, as a musician first class. Hoffman served at the First Battle of Bull Run, Edwards Ferry, Fair Oaks, and the Seven Days Battles. The regiment's band was dismissed on August 31, 1861, but Hoffman stayed on, serving with the regiment until he was discharged at Harrison's Landing, Virginia, on August 8, 1862. |
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| Quantity | 1 items |
| Format | Content Category: artifacts |
| Measurements | 15.5 inches height 58 inches circumference 19 inches width |
| Nomenclature | Drum (membranophone) |
| Creation | Made by: Thompkins, W. R. Issued by: United States Army, 1st Minnesota Infantry Regiment (1861-1864) Made in Yonkers, Westchester County, New York, United States |
| Subjects |
Given by: Rice, Henry Mower Received by: Hoffman, Peter Given by: Gorman, Willis Arnold Made in Yonkers, Westchester County, New York, United States Used in Minnesota, United States Used in Alexandria, Independent City, Virginia, United States Used during Civil War Music. Instruments. Percussion Instruments Military. 1861-1865 (Civil & Indian Wars). Equipment & Supplies |
| Dates | Creation: 1861 Use: Not earlier than 1861 - Not later than 1862 |
| Credit Line | Transfer from Minnesota Adjutant General's Office |
| Holding Type | 3D Objects |
| ID Number | 67.74.6.A-C |
