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George J. Stannard

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George J. Stannard

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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 (1820–1886). He fought at the First Bull Run, in the Virginia Peninsular campaign, in the Second Bull Run campaign, and he was captured by General Stonewall Jackson at Harpers Ferry during the Antietam campaign. After his exchange, he was given command of the Vermont Brigade, which he led at Gettysburg, where he was severely wounded. He received his second wound of the war at the battle of Cold Harbor, his third while leading a charge at Petersburg, and his fourth, which resulted in the amputation of his right arm, in the attack on Fort Harrison. Scarce wet plate, albumen 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo, floridly signed on the reverse in ink, “Geo. J. Stannard, Col. 9th Vt. Vols.” Bust view in uniform. Backmark: Charles Miller, Burlington, Vermont. In fine condition, with light toning and some trivial surface marks.