Figure 9. — ^Silver service presented to Gen. Judson Kilpatrick by the Veterans Association of 

 Connecticut. Loan of the estate of Mrs. Luisa V. Kilpatriclc. In Division of Political 

 History. (Ace. 57292, cats. 15145-15167; Smithsonian photo 28067.) 



Genl. John Porter Hatch Presented by Citizens of Oswego, 

 Jany 1863 



The pitcher (14 inches high and 7 inches in diam- 

 eter) has a design of grapevines and birds. The 

 spout is in the form of a face, and the handle repre- 

 sents entwined vines. It is inscribed: 



Presented by citizens of Oswego, N.Y. to their esteemed 

 fellow citizen Genl. John Porter Hatch as a testimonial of 

 their appreciation of the gallantry and heroism displayed 

 by him in the service of his country especially on the battle 

 fields of Mexico and in the .Army of the Potomac Jany 1863. 



The mark is "Tiffany & Co., 7899, G. & \V., English 

 Sterling 925-1000, 550 Broadway N.Y." 



The four silver goblets are also decorated with grape 

 vines and birds, and they have gilt interiors. They 

 are 8 inches high and 3'^ inches in diameter. Each 

 goblet has the inscription: 



Testimonial of the Citizens of Oswego, N.Y. to Genl. John 

 P. Hatch, Jan. 1863. 



Below this inscription each goblet is marked with one 

 of the following: 



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