Lot of 3 autographed cartes, including: Gardner view of Brigadier General Andrew J. Alexander of the US Army 3rd Cavalry, signed on mount recto; Brady carte of Brigadier General Alanson Merwin Randol, autographed below image as Colonel of the 2nd New York Cavalry. Randol also served with the famed US Horse Artillery Brigade, which saw action at Gettysburg; and CDV of Brigadier General A.C.M. Pennington, signed below image as Colonel of the 3rd New Jersey Cavalry, with verso inscription Winchester Va/ February 15th 1865, and K.W. Beniczky, New York backmark. Between 1863-1864, Pennington commanded Battery M, 2nd US Artillery, which was in the Horse Artillery that reported to General George Custer at the Battle of Gettysburg. He was brevetted major for actions at Gettysburg on 7/3/63, soon after being brevetted captain for actions at Beverly Ford, VA, 6/9/63. For his distinguished service throughout the war, Pennington was also awarded brevet promotions to colonel in the regular army and brigadier general of volunteers. Condition: Overall good to very good condition, with light, even toning. Signatures remain legible.
Lot of 3 autographed cartes, including: Gardner view of Brigadier General Andrew J. Alexander of the US Army 3rd Cavalry, signed on mount recto; Brady carte of Brigadier General Alanson Merwin Randol, autographed below image as Colonel of the 2nd New York Cavalry. Randol also served with the famed US Horse Artillery Brigade, which saw action at Gettysburg; and CDV of Brigadier General A.C.M. Pennington, signed below image as Colonel of the 3rd New Jersey Cavalry, with verso inscription Winchester Va/ February 15th 1865, and K.W. Beniczky, New York backmark. Between 1863-1864, Pennington commanded Battery M, 2nd US Artillery, which was in the Horse Artillery that reported to General George Custer at the Battle of Gettysburg. He was brevetted major for actions at Gettysburg on 7/3/63, soon after being brevetted captain for actions at Beverly Ford, VA, 6/9/63. For his distinguished service throughout the war, Pennington was also awarded brevet promotions to colonel in the regular army and brigadier general of volunteers. Condition: Overall good to very good condition, with light, even toning. Signatures remain legible.
Try LotSearch and its premium features for 7 days - without any costs!
Be notified automatically about new items in upcoming auctions.
Create an alert
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
