George Frisbie enlisted in the 16^th Connecticut Infantry on July 11^th, 1862.  He served with distinction through many great battles of the Army of the Potomac until the regiment was transferred to the Departments of Virginia and North Carolina – where his combat experience continued to grow.  In April of 1864, George found himself in Plymouth, North Carolina – one of a 1,600-man garrison that was attacked and overwhelmed by Confederate forces. Notably, the members of the regiment tore up the national and state colors and kept the shreds on their persons through the privations of prisoner of war status.  George would spend over 10 months in Southern prisons before being paroled on the last day of February 1865.

This CDV photograph of George is in good condition, with some staining.  George is featured in a bust profile and civilian clothing with his name written in pen at the bottom of the card.  He is surrounded by a double line border that follows the edge of the mounting card.  Interestingly, some notes were made on the photo in pencil and partially re-traced in pen.  Though most of it is too difficult to read, part of it clearly reads “A Prisoner at Andersonville!!” and a faint final line probably reads “eight months”. The reverse shows some water staining, along with a signature reading “George Frisbie”.  A faint penciled “4.00” and the date 9/9/71” are also noted.  The photo measures 4” x just under 2.5” and retains strong edges and corners.

A rare chance to collect the image of a survivor of the POW system of the Confederacy, likely held at Andersonville for the bulk of its active operation.  [cm][ph:L]

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