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Four CDVs: Isreal Vodges, James Wadsworth, Geo. D. Wagner, Lew Wallace
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Four CDVs: Isreal Vodges, James Wadsworth, Geo. D. Wagner, Lew Wallace
4/30/2014 - Firearms and Militaria: Live Salesroom Auction
Lot of 4: Anonymous view of Brig. Gen. George D. Wagner, autographed beneath portrait with rank, Col. 15th IN; commanded a 4th Corps brigade in the assault on Missionary Ridge with distinction and throughout the Atlanta campaign; elevated to division command at Franklin for which he was relieved for failure to obey orders; avoided court martial but ruined. Brady/Anthony CDV of Maj. Gen. Lew Wallace, Col. 11th IN; saved Washington from Jubal Early at Monocacy; sat on military commission that tried Lincoln conspirators and presided over trial of notorious Henry Wirtz of Andersonville, best known as celebrated author. With CDVs of Isreal Vodges, ink autographed on verso, by Haas & Peale, Hilton Head, SC, and James Wadsworth, by Brady.
Provenance:
The Robert Trownsell Collection
Condition:
Wadsworth CDV, light spotting.
Sold: $528.75
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