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Julius Stahel

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Julius Stahel

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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 (1825–1912). When Lincoln went to Gettysburg in November 1863 to deliver his immortal address, Stahel commanded the president's honor guard. During the spring of 1864, he led a division of cavalry under General David Hunter in the Shenandoah Valley, and in West Virginia. He greatly distinguished himself at the battle of Piedmont, on June 5, 1864, and was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Rare wet plate, albumen 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo. Standing view in uniform with rank of colonel, wearing kepi, sash, and holding sword. Backmark: J. Gurney & Son, 707 Broadway, NY. In fine condition, with some light corner wear.