James B. Brady
Dr. James Brady
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Dr. James Brady was a dentist in Santa Fe, New Mexico, when he enlisted. Attached to the medical staff as a hospital steward, he was among the disappointed troops left in Tampa, Florida, during the war.

Litter-bearer's brassard
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1 Litter-bearer's brassard for noncombat medical personnel.

Railroad and ferry ticketsRailroad and ferry ticketsRailroad and ferry tickets
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2 Railroad and ferry tickets issued by the Long Island Railroad Company. From the coat pocket of James B. Brady's uniform. Undoubtedly acquired by Dr. Brady while serving at Camp Wikoff, New York.

Book of matches
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4 Book of matches advertising Lillian Russell Cigars, also from Dr. Brady's uniform coat pocket.

1874 U.S. Army mess kit
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5 Model of 1874 U.S. Army mess kit used by Hospital Steward James B. Brady.

Rough Rider officers'-style

Rough Rider officers'-style (privately purchased) uniform. Includes U.S. Army Model 1894 leggings and Model 1889 U.S. Army campaign hat, worn by Hospital Steward James B. Brady.

1889 U.S. Army campaign hat
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