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David A. Russell

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David A. Russell

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Auction Date:2012 Mar 14 @ 18:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Union general (1820–1864). He was appointed colonel of the 7th Massachusetts Infantry on Jan. 31, 1862, and fought in the Peninsular and Antietam campaigns. At the battle of Winchester on Sept. 19, 1864, while leading one of his brigades, Russell was killed instantly by a shell fragment which tore through his heart. Wet plate, albumen 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo. Excellent half-view in uniform, with rank of brigadier general. Backmark: E. & H.T. Anthony, New York, made from a photographic negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery. In fine condition, with light rippling.