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THBFemale Union Soldier, Frances L. Clayton, Rare Civil War CDV
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LiveNov 17, 2017 - Nov 18, 2017
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Carte de visite of Frances L. Clayton dressed in full uniform with sword in hand, verso imprint of S. Masury, Boston, and the following inscription: "Frances L. Clatin [sic] 4 mo. heavy artillery Co. I 3 months 3 Mo Cavalry Co. A 19 months 22 months in all."
Along with her husband, Frances L. Clayton (ca 1830-after 1863) enlisted in the Union army, disguising herself as a man in order to join the military. She enlisted in a Missouri regiment under the alias "Jack Williams," serving for almost two years, reportedly in both cavalry and artillery units. Purportedly, her true identity was revealed after she suffered a gunshot wound to the hip at the battle of Fort Donelson. Following the death of her husband at Stones River, Clayton left the army, and once her story was discovered, it was widely circulated by various newspapers. However, much of the information reported was contradictory, and very little is known about this female Civil War veteran.
Top right and left corners clipped. Even toning to carte. Few light stains.Condition
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