^#1693 ^Lot 1753 William A. Hambright

Wooden presentation walking stick, 35.5” long, with the ornate gold knob engraved on the top, “Capt. Wm. A. Hambright, from his friends of Columbia, Pa., 1871.” Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1840, 2nd Lieutenant/Captain William A. Hambright served with Company M, 13th Pennsylvania Cavalry. He was mustered into service in August 1862 and was discharged January 2, 1866, on a surgeon’s note. In fine condition, with expected light wear to bottom tip and lower portion of wood. A unique gift from a grateful town for service in the Civil War.