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Two Post-War Images 4th VA Cavalry Luminaries

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:75.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
Two Post-War Images 4th VA Cavalry Luminaries
<B>Two Post-War Images of 4th Virginia Cavalry Luminaries.</B></I> The first is a photograph of Brigadier General William Henry Fitzhugh Payne (1830 - 1904), overall 4.25” x 6” with mount, ca. 1900. Payne is wearing a civilian suit with a broad-rimmed hat. The matt is embossed by the Davis Gallery of Richmond, Virginia. A verso inscription simply reads “<I>Gen. Payne CSA</B></I>”. General Payne's association with the 4th Virginia Cavalry began modestly as a captain in 1861 and ended with his becoming a brigadier under Jubal Early in 1864. Payne's service was marked by multiple wounds and captures. This picture's mat is somewhat chipped and moderately stained; however, the photographic print remains in excellent condition. The second image is a cabinet card showing his brother A. D. Payne and carries the backmark of J. A. Benjamin, Warrenton, Virginia, ca.1880s. The back of the image is also inscribed, and possibly autographed, “<I>A. D. Payne</B></I>” in pencil. The former Confederate stands to profile in a civilian suit. Payne, an attorney by profession, was a captain in the 4th Virginia's Black Horse Troop. Light soiling, very good condition. Payne's company was highly regarded by General Jackson and often served to relay messages to General Lee. <BR><BR><B>Provenance:</B></I> <I>The Payne Estate; The Tharpe Collection of American Military History</B></I> <BR><BR><B>Exhibited:</B></I> <I>The Liberty Heritage Society Museum</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Miscellaneous Collectibles, Smal (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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