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THBCaptain George Todd, Quantrill Raider, Cabinet Photograph
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LiveJun 13, 2014 - Jun 14, 2014
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- Lot Description
Cabinet card with Orris Hunt/ Palace/ R.R. Photo Car. imprint, and penciled identification on verso: Uncle George Tod [sic] / Quantrelle's [sic] first Lt. This image, likely a copy of a tintype, shows Todd clad in a Union second Lieutenant's frock coat; Todd, like many of Quantrill's men, routinely wore Federal jackets, and it is appropriate that he is shown in this image wearing a second lieutenant's coat, the rank he held until promoted to Captain by Quantrill. He holds a soft hat with what appears to be a large plume in his lap, a high-topped boot clearly visible on one of his crossed legs.
Along with William "Bloody Bill" Anderson, George Todd was one of William Clarke Quantrill's most trusted officers. He was present at the Lawrence, KS raid, and according to most accounts, received the lion's share of the money taken during looting.
After Quantrill's men drifted back into Missouri in 1864, Todd had a falling out with Quantrill over a game of cards. Quantrill accused Todd of cheating, drew on him, and was beaten by the quicker Todd. Humiliated, Quantrill left his band, and rejoined shortly before the ill-fated assault on Fayette, MO where the guerrillas attacked a heavily fortified blockhouse - against Quantrill's strong objections. After Fayette, Quantrill left again, never to return. Anderson and Todd were now the leaders of the bushwackers and during the summer of 1864 terrorized west-central Missouri. Todd was present, but apparently did not take part in the bloody raid on Centralia on September 27, and had no hand in the killing of nearly 150 Federal troops (many in cold blood). He was killed by Federal troops in October 1864.
Cabinet card with light mottling on surface. Image has lightened a bit.Condition
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