69th New York at Antietam

[S.D.Swart]

What pattern cartridge was the 69th New York issued?

Since they were using smoothbore, the buck and ball would be the normal round in a .69 cal. smoothbore weapon. That would also point to the model 1839 or 1857 round ball pattern cartridge box being issued. I believe they were issued the 1850 style shield front cap boxes.

S.D.Swart

S.D.Swart.

[Regimental Colours]

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