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Confederate Civil War Photographs Missing Arm

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 500.00 USD
Confederate Civil War Photographs Missing Arm
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Thomas William Sweeny (December 25, 1820 – April 10, 1892) was an Irish-American soldier who served in the Mexican–American War (Sweeny was wounded in the groin at the Battle of Cerro Gordo, and his right arm was so badly injured at the Battle of Churubusco that it had to be amputated.), the Yuma War, and as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Despite what would have normally been career ending, Sweeny commanded the 52nd Illinois Infantry Regiment at Fort Donelson. At Shiloh, in command of a brigade, he successfully defended a gap in the Union line. He was wounded in the battle, being shot twice in his only remaining arm and once in one of his legs. Harriet Lane was a revenue cutter of the United States Revenue Cutter Service and, on the outbreak of the American Civil War. A ship of the United States Navy and later Confederate States Navy, was named after the niece of senator and later United States President, James Buchanan. Card measures 2.5" x 4"