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THBNew Hampshire Soldiers & Sailors, Exceptional CDV Collection Incl. Asa Carr WIA Gettysburg, Charles Wilkins WIA Vicksburg, &
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LiveNov 17, 2017 - Nov 18, 2017
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Lot of 10 CDVs, most of identified New Hampshire soldiers, including: uncredited portrait of Asa O. Carr posed with his kepi adorned "12 NHV / F" and bugle insignia. Carr served with Co. F of the 12th New Hampshire Volunteers, mustering in September 1862 as a private; WIA Gettysburg July 2, 1863 (musket ball through body and lung); discharged for disability in January 1864.
Lt. Charles Wilkins, autographed on verso and dated "December 8, 1862, Corinth, Miss." After serving with Co. B of the 2nd NH from June 1861-February 1862, Wilkins was commissioned into the US Army 1st Infantry; promoted to captain by brevet in June 1863; WIA Vicksburg May 25, 1863 and died of wounds on June 20, 1863.
Uncredited CDV of Chaplain Thomas L. Ambrose, possibly signed in his hand. After enlisting as a chaplain in September 1862, Ambrose was commissioned into Field and Staff, 12th NH Infantry; POW Chancellorsville, VA May 3, 1863 and later paroled; severely wounded in right leg, which was amputated, Petersburg, VA July 24, 1864, and died of wounds August 19, 1864.
Studio view believed to be James Franklin Rendlett as a 2nd lieutenant, wearing a black mourning ribbon on his sleeve, with D.A. Simons, Manchester, NH backmark. Enlisted as a captain in July 1861 and commissioned into Co. F, 3rd NH Infantry; promoted to major April 1864; severely WIA Drewry's Bluff, VA May 13, 1864; promoted to lt. colonel October 1864; after mustering out in July 1865, he had subsequent service in the US Army from June 1867 to December 1896.
Vignetted view of George M. Wilkins, no backmark, who enlisted as a quarter master sergeant in October 1862 and was mustered into Field and Staff, 16th NH Infantry; promoted 2nd lieutenant April 1863; DOD at Bellefontaine, OH August 26, 1863.
CDV of Joseph P. Neal by H.O. Bly, Hanover, NH. He mustered into Co. F, 1st NH Cavalry as a private; promoted to corporal June 1865.
Kimball, Concord, NH carte of unidentified young soldier posed with kepi by his side marked "NHV."
Volunteer officer Farnum Runnells (b. NH), by D.O. Furnald, Manchester, NH. Runnells was appointed 3rd assistant engineer June 1862; acting 2nd assistant engineer July 1863; served aboard the USS Kensington and in the West Gulf Squadron.
2 studio views of Portsmouth, NH native and volunteer officer Charles W. Adams, one in uniform, the other in civilian clothing, each credited to Bullock & Co., Philadelphia. Adams served as acting master's mate 1861; acting ensign September 1862; acting master July 1864. He served aboard the USS Ossipee and USS Vandalia.
Light to moderate toning to cartes. Many retain nice, rich tones. Some with light surface soiling, scattered spotting.Condition
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