Jason in Southern Md
Greenie
- Sep 24, 2013
- 12
- 50
- Detector(s) used
- Minelab GPX 5000-Minelab Excalibur
- Primary Interest:
- Relic Hunting
Hello everybody. I was referred to this site by a buddy of mine who is a member here already. I made a pretty fascinating find a few months ago and wanted to share it with all of you. I was invited by (Rockydig) to hunt one of Barksdales 13th Mississippi infantry regiment encampments in Northern Virginia. On some of the pervious hunts Rocky and his father had unearthed five beautiful Mississippi "I" buttons. So once I received that call to hunt with them I was so excited. Unfortunately no buttons where found that day, I had recovered four bullets and some melted lead knowing that the spot we had just hunted was a spot that would produce quality not quantity relics, I was still happy with my finds. That evening when I got home I placed my finds on a paper towel next to the sink just like I do every time I go detecting. A few days had past and I decided to clean the bullets and of course I started with the only enfield dug that day. I cleaned the base first hoping for a letter or a number but with no luck I started cleaning the outside of the bullet. I immediately noticed what I looked like letters and words showing, I shook my head a few times in disbelief and readjusted my eyes. Once I finished cleaning the bullet I was able to read what was engraved on the side of it and called Rocky to tell him the great news.
The bullet is a .577 enfield and the writing says: G.M. Mott
On the other side - a message to President Lincoln: To Old Abe
The soldier who wrote on the bullet was George M Mott. George signed on in June 13, 1861 at the age of 21 with Company E 13th Mississippi Infantry as a private. He fought from Manassas in 1861 all the way through Fisher's Hill or Cedar Creek in 1864. George was fortunate to make it through the war without getting wounded but was captured April 3, 1865 and paroled on April 18th. After the war he became a physician and lived until 1906.
Hope you all enjoy it and thanks for viewing!
The bullet is a .577 enfield and the writing says: G.M. Mott
On the other side - a message to President Lincoln: To Old Abe
The soldier who wrote on the bullet was George M Mott. George signed on in June 13, 1861 at the age of 21 with Company E 13th Mississippi Infantry as a private. He fought from Manassas in 1861 all the way through Fisher's Hill or Cedar Creek in 1864. George was fortunate to make it through the war without getting wounded but was captured April 3, 1865 and paroled on April 18th. After the war he became a physician and lived until 1906.
Hope you all enjoy it and thanks for viewing!
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I just had to share this unique find with everyone who truly cares. I'm looking for insight on where I could put it on loan (museum?) for others to enjoy as well. Do any of you happen to know of any reputable dealers that could appraise this for me? If you could provide any insight please send me a PM. Glad to be a part of such a great online community. Thanks again everyone!
