Civil War CDV: Fine WIA/DOW Gen. JOSEPH KING FENNO MANSFIELD Brady - ANTIETAM. For Sale

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Civil War CDV: Fine WIA/DOW Gen. JOSEPH KING FENNO MANSFIELD Brady - ANTIETAM.:
$92.01

\"At the battle of Antietam, where he was at the head of his corps, he was mortally wounded early in the day while cheering on his troops in a charge, and he died on the battlefield, near Sharpsburg [Antietam Campaign], Md., Sept. 18, 1862. \" The Union Army, vol. 8.-JOSEPH KING FENNO MANSFIELD-
US Military Academy Class of 1822,
Mexican War: Chief Engineer under Gen. Zachary Taylor (Brevetted 3 times),
Brigadier General: 5/18/1861, Commanded XII Corps after Bull Run,

WIA/Died of Wounds: 9/17-18/1862 ANTIETAM,
Major General: 3/12/1863 (posthumously).

This image is posted on The Civil War Database:
A lifelong solider, JKF Mansfield served gallantly in the Mexican War. At the outbreak of hostilities of the Civil War he was first assigned to protect Washington, D.C, fortifying its position on the Potomac. At Sharpsburg, \"Seeing his raw recruits waver, Mansfield rode into the forefront of battle where the fire was hottest. Horse and rider were shot down… (Ezra Warner, Generals in Blue). For a more in-depth accounting of the events on the battlefield leading to his death as well as his life and military service. click here: MANSFIELD Bio. Imprint verso: Published by E. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York, from Photographic Negative from BRADY\'S National Portrait Gallery. This is the 1861 plain, unbordered E. Anthony mount (prior to E. & H.T. Anthony). Item permanently guaranteed vintage and authentic, identification likewise guaranteed. This is an original photograph from the period, it is *NOT* a reproduction.

Condition: \"Very Good Plus\", extremely rich dark tones, excellent contrast and detail, firm mount shows mild age.

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