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POST-WAR MOUNTED SILVER PRINT OF GENERAL JOHN BROWN GORDON, FROM A RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHER, GEORGE S. COOK & SONS
This photograph features a well-known three-quarter view of General Gordon. It measures approximately 7 inches by 5 inches wide. Unlike other images from this collection, this photograph has been… (1189-159). Learn More »
POST-WAR UNMOUNTED SILVER PRINT OF GENERAL MONTGOMERY DENT CORSE, FROM A RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHER, GEORGE S. COOK & SONS
Born in Alexandria, Virginia, in 1816, Corse had varied career pursuits prior to the war, working as a banker, gold miner, and soldier serving in the Mexican-American War. Corse served the Army of… (1189-157). Learn More »
PHOTOS OF JOHN WILLIAM WALKER FEARN, CONFEDERATE DIPLOMAT & STAFF OFFICER
John Williams Walker Fearn (January 13, 1832 – April 7, 1899). Fearn studied law and was admitted to the local bar on his twenty-first birthday. Quite soon he practiced before the U.S. Supreme… (1266-242). Learn More »
UNMOUNTED SILVER PRINT OF ROBERT E. LEE
This unmounted silver print measures approximately 5.5 inches in length and 4 inches wide. This photograph is a lesser-known photograph type called a silver print, where silver halide is suspended in… (1189-190). Learn More »
UNMOUNTED SILVER PRINT OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL RALEIGH EDWARD COLSTON
This unmounted silver print measures approximately 5.5 inches in length and 4 inches in width. Early Life and Education Raleigh Edward Colston was born in Paris in 1825. At a young age, he was adopted… (1189-156). Learn More »
MOUNTED SILVER PRINT OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL JOHN ROGERS COOKE
This mounted silver print measures approximately 5.5 inches in length and 4 inches in width and features a bust view of General John R. Cooke. General John Rogers Cooke (1833–1891) was a Confederate… (1189-155). Learn More »
CDV – LT. COLONEL WILLIAM HALLECK, 83rd NEW YORK INFANTRY
William was 38 years old when he enlisted at New York City and was commissioned Lieutenant Colonel on 5/27/1861. Unfortunately, his term of service and his life were cut short by disease on 1/6/1862… (1304-56). Learn More »
CDV PHOTO OF GENERAL FREDERICK LANDER
This carte de viste engraving of General Lander is a three-quarter standing studio portrait of him in uniform. He wears double-breasted frock with fringed dress epaulettes, sash, and sword belt.… (2025-1083). Learn More »
CDV PHOTOS OF LT. COL. HENRY PRATT & WIFE
Offered here are a pair of cdv photographs. One of Lt. Col. Henry C. Pratt, and one of his wife. The image of Pratt is a chest up view in uniform. He wears a double-breasted frock with shoulder… (2025-1035). Learn More »
CDV OF GENERAL JOHN G. PARKE
A very nice CDV (carte de viste) photograph of General Parke, and his bushy sideburns. He is posed seated in a folding camp chair in uniform. Parke wears an officer’s four-button jacket with… (2025-1015). Learn More »
RARE CDV – GENERAL STEPHEN HURLBUT
General Hurlbut was as controversial as they come. Using a well-connected network to further his career, he went on to Corps command and eventually overall command of the Department of the Gulf. … (2025-1059). Learn More »
CDV – GENERAL EDWARD WINSLOW HINKS
He had been a printer and publisher in Maine, but by 1855 was in Boston, a member of the Massachusetts legislature and the Boston City Council. In 1860 he was a 30 year old government clerk living in… (2025-1033). Learn More »
CDV – GENERAL JOHN G. PARKE
John Grubb Parke graduated second in his class at West Point in 1849 following which, he received a commission in the Topographical Engineers. With the start of the Civil War in 1861, Parke returned… (2025-1012). Learn More »
CDV – GENERAL JAMES NEGLEY
Born in Pittsburgh in 1826, James S. Negley was an alum of the University of Pittsburgh. During the Mexican War, Negley served with the 1st Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, gaining valuable combat… (2025-1028). Learn More »
UNMOUNTED SILVER PRINT OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL SIMON BOLIVAR BUCKNER
Simon Bolivar Buckner (1823–1914) was an American soldier, Confederate general during the Civil War, and later a political leader. Born in Kentucky, Buckner graduated from West Point and served in… (1189-152). Learn More »
RARE CDV – GENERAL EDWIN HENRY STOUGHTON
On September 25, 1861 he entered the Volunteer service, being appointed Colonel and commander of the 4th Vermont Volunteer Infantry. He led his unit in the Spring 1862 Peninsular Campaign,… (2025-1063). Learn More »
CDV – LT. CHARLES BROCKWAY, 47th NEW YORK INFANTRY – GIFTED, SIGNED, AND DATED, 1862, SC
Charles enlisted at age 23 in New York City on 12/19/1861 as a 1st Lieutenant. By 4/9/1862, he was commissioned into "G" Co. New York 47th Infantry. He served honorably until his discharge on… (2025-1101). Learn More »
CDV – GENERAL JUDSON KILPATRICK
While recognized for his adept handling of logistics, he was famously derided by those who served under him as a needlessly aggressive and reckless commander – often at the unnecessary expense of… (2025-903). Learn More »
UNMOUNTED SILVER PRINT OF CONFEDERATE BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES JAY ARCHER
This photograph measures approximately 5.5 inches by just under 4 inches and features a well-known view of General Archer, a Maryland born lawyer turned career soldier, famously captured on Day 1 at… (1189-150). Learn More »
RARE CDV – GENERAL FRANCIS J. HERRON
The Civil War saw many common men elevated to the status of hero, and Francis Jay Herron was one of these men. Herron would rise from his position of bank clerk before the war, to a Major General and… (2025-1013). Learn More »
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APPOMATTOX PAROLE OF LT. DAVID BEAM HARRILL COMPANY B 34th NORTH CAROLINA: PICTURED IN UNIFORM IN MAST VOLUME 1: NC STATE TROOPS AND VOLUNTEERS
This comes from the collection of Greg Coco, scholar and author of an article on Appomattox paroles in the March-April 2006 issue of Civil War Times that deals with the circumstances of the printing of these paroles, their importance to paroled… (1300-64). Learn More »
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