66th NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS ENCAMPMENT AT ST. PETER’S CHURCH, YORKTOWN (FRENCH’S BRIGADE)

$395.00

Quantity Available: 1

Item Code: 748-21

Shipping: Determined by Method & Location of buyer

To Order:
Call 717-334-0347,
Fax 717-334-5016, or E-mail

Outdoor view of camp. Three soldiers stand around several different tents.

William H. French, USMA 1837, posted to 1st U.S Artillery and received two brevets for service in the Mexican War.  Promoted to Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, Sept. 28, 1861.  Commanded 3rd Division, 2nd Corps, Army of the Potomac at Antietam that included the 6th MD.  Later he was assigned to the MD Brigade as well.  He was promoted to Maj Gen Volunteers Nov. 29, 1862.  After Gettysburg he commanded the 2nd Corps until after Mine Run Campaign, mustered out of service May 6, 1864 with rank of Col. 4th U.S Artillery.  He died May 5, 1881 and buried at Rock Cemetery, Washington D.C.

Paper and mount are in good condition, with some foxing around the outer edges on the front.  Contrast is good.

On reverse, “BRADY’S ALBUM GALLERY/ NO. 394/ CAMP OF 66TH N.Y.V. (FRENCH’S BRIGADE)/ AT ST. PETER’S CHURCH, YORKTOWN.” In pencil reads “JUNE – EARLY MORNING LIGHTING FIRES.” Tape residue is evident on the back corners of the mounted paper.  [mc][ph:L]

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE,

MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR LAYAWAY PROGRAM.

CLICK HERE FOR OUR POLICIES AND TERMS.

THANK YOU!

Inquire »

Inquire About 66th NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS ENCAMPMENT AT ST. PETER’S CHURCH, YORKTOWN (FRENCH’S BRIGADE)

For inquiries, please email us at [email protected]

featured item

CIVIL WAR IMPORT AUSTRIAN/PIEDMONT-SARDINIA/LIEGE MUSKETOON

This nice looking imported musketoon likely arrived in the U.S. courtesy of American purchasing agents scouring Europe for arms in 1861 and 1862. This is smoothbore, .70 caliber, with an overall length of 41 inches and a barrel measuring 27 7/8… (998-27). Learn More »

Upcoming Events

21
Apr

May 16 - 18: N-SSA Spring Nationals, Fort Shenandoah, Winchester, VA Learn More »

Instagram