7th U.S. Cavalry Document For a Horse Struck and Killed by Lightning. Partly printed "Affidavit to Loss of Horse and Equipments," for Capt. E.G. Mathey, of Co. K th Cavalry, Fort Sill, Indian Territory, 14½ x 8". His horse, valued at $120, was struck and killed by lightning at Lincolnville, Kansas on July 23, 1888. During the Civil War, Mathey fought with the 81st Indiana Infantry at Stones River, Tunnel Hill, Chickamauga, Kenesaw Mountain, Marietta, and the siege of Atlanta. In 1867 he was appointed 2nd Lt., Co. M, 7th Cavalry. On June 22, 1876, his company was assigned to the pack train and on the 25th, charged with escort, missing the opening volleys of the Battle of the Little Big Horn.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
U.S. Civil War
