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CDV ID'd Civil War 83rd New York Infantry KIA Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia

CDV ID'd Civil War 83rd New York Infantry KIA Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia
CDV ID'd Civil War 83rd New York Infantry KIA Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia

CDV ID'd Civil War 83rd New York Infantry KIA Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia    CDV ID'd Civil War 83rd New York Infantry KIA Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia
This compelling portrait of Civil War soldier Charles M. Reynolds of the 83rd New York Infantry shows the officer looking off to the right. He enlisted May 27, 1861 as a private and rose through the ranks. By January 1864 he was promoted to 2nd lieutenant, the rank shown in this carte de visite. The 83rd New York fought very hard in the Army of the Potomac.

On May 8 1864, Reynolds was killed in action at Laurel Hill, Virginia, otherwise. Known as Spotsylvania Court House. See photos for item condition and please ask any photos before purchasing. Please see Brown Vintage's other sales for Civil War-era items, including photography, as well other Americana, militaria and vintage Star Wars toys and action figures.

Albumen, daguerreotype, CDV, carte de visite, image.


CDV ID'd Civil War 83rd New York Infantry KIA Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia    CDV ID'd Civil War 83rd New York Infantry KIA Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia