 Major Frederick W. Matteson. Bronze. 41.0 mm. By Hughes Bovy. Plain edge. Choice Uncirculated. Prooflike. Very rare: only 10 struck. Unawarded. Matteson joined the 64th Illinois Volunteers (1st Battalion, Yate's Sharpshooters) on September 25, 1861. He led the battalion, which formed the headquarters guard after the assault on Fort Pillow in April, 1862. He seems to have contracted a sickness while on duty for he died in hospital on August 8, 1862. He was a well-liked and respected officer.
Ex S.H. Chapmans' sale of December 15, 1885, lot 1198; Garrett Collection (Bowers & Ruddy, March 25, 1981, lot 2071).
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