Image shows Albert Dodge of the 10^th Vermont and 39^th USCT sporting long muttonchops, mustache and beard wearing a dark single-breasted frock coat with shoulder straps.

The image is clear with very good contrast. There is some light surface dirt and the mount corners are clipped.

Reverse has a period pencil inscription that reads “CAPT. A. F. DODGE, 39^TH REGT.U.S.C.T.” There is also a photographer’s imprint for P. L. PERKINS.

Albert F. Dodge enlisted as a Corporal in Company B, 10^th Vermont Infantry on July 28, 1862 and was mustered in on the following September 1^st. Dodge was promoted to Sergeant on February 17, 1863. He was discharged for promotion on March 21, 1864. During his time with the 10^th it was engaged at Antietam and Orange Grove.

On March 4, 1864 Dodge was commissioned a Captain in Company F, 39^th U.S.C.T. which saw service at Petersburg and Fort Fisher. He was mustered out on December 4, 1865. He was promoted to Major by brevet for meritorious service at Petersburg.

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