Full standing view of Joseph T. Jones of Company H. Jones is shown in the classic Napoleonic pose with one hand thrust in his coat. He wears a dark frock coat with Lieutenants shoulder straps, matching trousers, sash, waist belt and an import Model 1850 Foot Officer’s sword. In his left hand he holds his kepi. Image is clear with good contrast. Mount has light surface dirt and clipped upper corners.

Reverse has photographers imprint of O. H. WILLARD’S… PHILADELPHIA. Jones inscribed the back of the image “WITH MY COMPLIMENTS.” There is also some collector information in pencil along top edge.

Joseph T. Jones enlisted as a 1^st Sergeant on September 10, 1861. He was with his Company throughout its service in the 5^th Corps of the Army of the Potomac and attained the rank of 1^st Lieutenant. He was wounded in both feet at Cold Harbor on June 2, 1864 and was discharged on October 1^st of that year. He was a well-liked officer and a favorite among the men of his Company.

After the war Jones went into the oil business and struck it rich. He split his time living in Erie County, New York and Golfport, Mississippi where he helped construct a harbor. He died on December 6, 1916 leaving an estate of fifteen million dollars. A statue of him was erected in Golfport which still stands to this day.

Though Jones did not sign this CDV the ID is proven by another image we offer, similar to this one, which Jones did sign.

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