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Here is a Trio of Civil War Period Cdv Images of Astoundingly Young Child Soldiers ! The first image is a full standing view in studio and he is dressed in a period 1^st Sergeant’s Uniform with forage cap nearby on top of what looks like his overcoat thrown over a chair. His arms are crossed and he has a very serious look on his face. To me, he doesn’t look like he could be a day over 13 years old, IF that. This Cdv has a “Fredricks & Co. New York” Photographer’s imprint on the reverse.

        The second image is a simple bust shot in uniform and I am convinced this is the same child soldier. His hair is parted the same way, his ears are identical and he again has a very serious look. This Cdv has a “Geo. W. Loud’s 132 Bowery N.Y.” photographer’s imprint on the reverse. I tried to ID this individual, but he is none of the half dozen most famous drummer boys of the war. However, with enough Federal Units to need several thousand drummer boys, This child soldier is very possibly either a Drummer Boy or quite young musician ! Lastly, is an image of a slightly older boy, looking maybe 16 years old. He is posed in military jacket and vest leaning on a covered table and his Cdv has a photographer’s imprint of “ Bogardus – New York” with a blue two-cent tax stamp. Three Unusual Cdv Images of Union Child Soldiers, and Possibly Drummer Boys !

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PS. The night I wrote this I was watching Ken Burns Civil War Series on DVD, and in the second episode spotted two drummer boys, one of whom looks just like the younger boy in 2 of my Cdvs. I included a picture of that image at the end of my pictures.

Here is a Fine Cdv & Autograph of U.S. Major General Daniel Sickles ! The Cdv has fairly sharp corners and a double gold line border on the mount. General Sickles is seated with a campaign hat on and his image shows good contrast and focus. The reverse shows the “E & H T Anthony” imprint noting the image is from a Brady Negative. The autograph is on a card made especially for the occasion with a red and blue border. The General signed it, “ D. Sickles Maj. Gen USA March 1^st, 1877.” Sickles is well known for his part in the Battle of Gettysburg, where he pushed his Corps to far forward, to the Peach Orchard, and had his right leg shattered by a cannonball. His leg bones are still on display at the National Museum of Health and Medicine. Sickles remained in various public positions for most of the rest of his life, and often attended the Reunions at Gettysburg. A Very Fine Cdv Image & Autograph of U.S. Major General Daniel Sickles !

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Here is an Excellent & Quite Uncommon Cdv View taken in Vicksburg, Mississippi ! The image depicts U.S. “Battery Sherman” guarding the road to Jackson. There are six visible artillery pieces, three heavy smooth bores in the foreground, with stacks of cannister, grape, shot and shell visible behind each, and in the distance three field pieces, [ though one is hidden behind the last smooth bore ] with open ammunition chests behind each one. There are two soldiers present, one standing guard behind the foremost smooth bore, and another up on the gun carriage, as if he was sighting the piece. In the middle/upper right just above the guns can be seen a line of rifle pits, and the road leading off across the bare ridges, as well as a house or two. Taken after the siege of Vicksburg was over, these positions are likely those used by the Union to defend the town. There is a double blue line border and the mount has been trimmed at the corners, but the image itself is clear and well focused. The reverse shows a period correct photographer’s imprint of, “Washington Gallery, Odd Fellows Hall, Vicksburg, Miss.” and an old brown ink ID at top of the mount reading, “Battery Shearman.” There is a copy of this image in the Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs division. A Superb & RARE Image of Union Defenses at Vicksburg, and Taken by the local Vicksburg Photographer !

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Here is an Excellent & Rare Cdv Image of the Balfour House in Vicksburg, Mississippi ! Built in 1835, at the time of the Siege of Vicksburg, it was owned by Dr. William T. Balfour, whose wife, Emma, kept one of the best diaries extant, documenting the Siege. After the Siege, and Union Occupation, it was used as Headquarters for U.S. Major General James B. McPherson. The house is still standing today, at the corners of Crawford & Cherry Streets in Vicksburg.

The Cdv is crispy clear, well focused, and shows a telegraph pole, with wires leading to the house at one end. There is visible artillery shell damage just above one second story window, [ Mentioned by Emma in her diary ] and also on the wall in front of the house. The mount has a double blue line border, and the corners have been trimmed, likely to fit in an album. The reverse shows the photographer’s imprint of, “Washington Gallery, Odd Fellows’ Hall, Vicksburg, Miss.” Though this image is often seen, and is also in the Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, it is RARE in Cdv Format. A Superb Cdv Image of One of the Historic Homes in Vicksburg, Mississippi, Taken During the War !

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Here is a Nice Cdv Image of Confederate General Thomas C. Hindman’s House in Helena, Arkansas ! Often seen with a photographer’s imprint on the reverse of “T. W. Bankes – Photographic Artist,” this one is unmarked but definitely the one taken by Bankes at Helena. The mount has been trimmed on both ends, likely to fit in an album, but the image is not affected. Hindman’ house is in the distance, near center, there is a small little house in the foreground, and several tree stumps, with soldier barracks on the hill behind Hindman’s House. An Uncommon Cdv Image of Confederate General Thomas C. Hindman’s House in Helena, Arkansas !

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Here is a Very Fine Full Standing Cdv Image of U.S. General, & Medal of Honor Winner, Eugene Asa Carr ! Born in 1830, Carr attended West Point at age 16, Graduating the United States Military Academy in 1850. For much of the next ten years, he fought Indians on the frontier, serving as a Captain in the 1^st U.S. Cavalry. Joining General Nathaniel Lyon, in 1861, Carr fought at the Battle of Wilson’s Creek, Missouri, being promoted to Colonel and Command of the 3^rd Illinois Cavalry, just a week later. Not too much later, Carr was given command of the 4^th Division, of General Samuel Curtis’ U.S. Army of the Southwest. At the Battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas, on March 7^th, 1862, Carr was wounded three times, in the neck, right arm, and right leg. In April, President Lincoln appointed Carr Brigadier-General of Volunteers, to rank from March 7^th, 1862, and he subsequently received the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions at Pea Ridge. The official citation read: “Directed the deployment of his command and held his ground, under a brisk fire of shot and shell in which he was several times wounded.” Carr’s Division also fought at Port Gibson, Champion’s Hill, and Vicksburg, Mississippi, as well as Jenkin’s Ferry, Arkansas.

General Carr’s Cdv is in Very Fine Condition, with no noticeable damage, and very little staining. The mount has a double gold line border, and his image is well focused with good contrast. The reverse shows a Photographer’s imprint of “Hoelke & Benecke – St. Louis, Mo.” A Very Fine Cdv Image of an Uncommonly seen U.S. General and Medal of Honor Winner !

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Here is a Fine Published Cdv Image of Captain Henry Curtis, Jr., Co. A, 37^th Illinois Volunteer Infantry ! Enlisting in the regiment in August, 1861, as a 1^st Lieutenant, by December, Curtis, had been promoted to Captain of Company A. Curtis was severely wounded at the Battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas, on March 7^th, 1862, and subsequently granted a leave of absence till his recovery. Upon his return to duty a few months later, he was appointed Assistant Adjutant-General, by Brigadier-General Julius White and served in the US Volunteers Adjutant-General Department, mostly in the eastern theater for the rest of the war. He was present during the Siege of Harper’s Ferry, in September, 1862, and saw action at Campbell’s Station, Tennessee, in November, of 1863. He was no relation to General Samuel Curtis, who commanded the Union Army at Pea Ridge.

Curtis Cdv is in Fine condition, well focused with good contrast, and only very minor staining. There is no photographer’s imprint, but someone has I D’d him in pencil on the top back, “Capt. Henry Curtis, Jr., Co. A, 37^th Illinois” and below that in cursive pencil, “H Curtis, Jr.”, which might be a signature, but I don’t know that for a fact. This image can be seen on the Civil War Data website, but it is not common. This is also one of three Cdv Images of 37^th Illinois Captains that was published inside the back cover, of the January/February, 2012, edition of Military Images, magazine A Very Fine Published Cdv Image of Captain Henry Curtis, Jr., Co. A, 37^th Illinois Volunteer Infantry !

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Here is a Fine Published & Signed Cdv Image of Captain Lorenzo B. Morey, 37^th Illinois Volunteer Infantry ! Morey Enlisted in August, 1861, as a 1^st Sergeant, receiving one promotion that year, another in 1862, and promotion to Captain in 1863. Henry Curtis, Jr. had been the second Captain of Co. A, and Lorenzo B. Morey was the fourth. The 37^th Illinois Volunteer Infantry fought at Pea Ridge & Prairie Grove, Arkansas, Vicksburg, Mississippi, Sterling Farm, Louisiana, Spanish Fort & Fort Blakely in Alabama, as well as many smaller actions.

Morey’s image is well focused, but just a little light. The mount is in good condition, with the double gold line border, and fairly sharp corners. The reverse shows a photographer’s imprint of, “T. Keddy, successor to Bogel & Sheppers, Corner of Main & Third Streets, Baton Rouge, LA.” The reverse also shows in brown period ink, Morey’s signature as follows: “Very Respectfully, L. B. Morey, Capt. 37^th Ill Infty, A. A. D. C. to Maj. Gen. Herron.” This is also one of three Cdv Images of 37^th Illinois Captains that was published inside the back cover, of the January/February, 2012, edition of Military Images, magazine. A Fine Signed & Published Cdv Image of a Captain in the 37^th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and A. A. D. C. to Major General Francis Herron !

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Here is a Wonderful Pair of Civil War Period or Immediate Post War Period, Large Format Oval Framed Albumens, including a Union Soldier in State Jacket in one, & his wife & baby in the other ! The super old, wood back frames measure 14 inches tall by 12 inches across, but the albumens themselves are rectangular, 8 inches tall by 6 inches wide. The Soldier has a Colt revolver and a side knife tucked in his belt, but matted in an oval with the actual image area of each being only about 6.25 inches tall by 4.5 inches wide, you can just barely see the top of his knife handle. The frames are showing their age, with each having several areas of cracking, and some minor chips and wood loss, but each is still tight and shows fairly well. I got these recently in an auction lot, and after carefully disassembling each one, I can find no identification at all. However, I am certain that they are related as they were sold as a pair and the “only” markings anywhere, were the number “23” on the back of his albumen mount, and the number “24” on the back of hers. An Excellent Displaying Pair of Large Civil War Period Albumens, with one being a Double Armed Union Soldier !

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Here is a Fine Cdv Image showing a split view of the Tremont House Hotel & The Capitol in Washington D.C. ! Likely given out as advertisements for the hotel, the image is nice and clean with good contrast and little to no staining. The corners have been trimmed probably to fit in an album, but the mount is otherwise in very good condition. On the front left bottom of the image it says, “ Tremont House - Washington D.C. - Terms $2.50 Per Day – F. P. Hill Proprietor.” On the bottom right, it says simply, “U.S. Capitol.” The reverse shows no photographers’ imprint, though someone has penciled in the name, “ B. F. Clark.” There is an 1859 menu for the Hotel online, with several unusual items such as; Pig’s Feet, Codfish with Pork, Hashed Fish, and several more. A Fine Displaying Cdv showing a Fancy Washington D.C. Hotel & The U.S. Capitol !

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Here is a Fine Cdv & Autograph of U.S. Major General Judson Kilpatrick ! The Cdv image shows good contrast and focus and has “Maj. Gen. J. Kilpatrick” printed at the bottom. In very light pencil someone wrote “Gen Kilpatrick” near the bottom. The corners of the mount have been trimmed likely to fit in an album, and the reverse is blank. The General’s signature is clipped from an official document or order. In brown ink it reads, “ Head Quarters 3^rd Cav. Division April 6/ 64 Respectfully forward approved J Kilpatrick Brig Gen Vol.” General Kilpatrick earned the nick name of “Kill Cavalry” due to his brash, sometimes reckless use of his troops, and the troopers and horses lost in combat. But he got results so the high command kept him. Actually, kind of an amazing guy, when you consider he graduated West Point, in 1861, as a Second Lieutenant, and by 1865, had become a Major General. A Fine Cdv and uncommon signature of U.S. Cavalry General Judson Kilpatrick !

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