GARDNER, Alexander, photographer. CDV of Army of the Potomac corps insignia and corresponding commanders. Washington, DC: [ca 1861-63]. With civilian letter and cover.
Sale 964 - The Civil War Collection of James C. Frasca
Nov 12, 2021
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Lot Description
GARDNER, Alexander, photographer. CDV of Army of the Potomac corps insignia and corresponding commanders. Washington, DC: [ca 1861-63]. With civilian letter and cover.
1 1/2 x 2 7/8 in. albumen photograph on cardstock mount (toning and soiling throughout, with vertical rip to upper edge). Gardner's faint imprint on verso. Likely taken prior to the Battle of Gettysburg, this image lists General George G. Mead as commander of the V Army Corps, a position he held until just three days prior to the battle.
[With:] Civilian letter written from Lunenburg, VT, 14 June 1863. Addressed to the author's sister, Eliza Stevens, in Hartland, VT. Accompanied by envelope featuring hand drawn Army of the Potomac corps badges across the top. Letter contains mostly home front news.
The Civil War Collection of James C. Frasca
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