Lot of 4: Hesler, Chicago CDV of Bvt. Maj. Gen. Francis T. Sherman, autographed beneath portrait with salutation, Col. 88th IL; led a brigade in the 20th Corps and stormed Missionary Ridge with Sheridan's old division of the 4th Corps; Chief of Staff to O.O. Howard during Atlanta campaign until captured. Later fought in the Shenandoah and the Appomattox campaign. Brig. Gen. Gustavus A. Smith CDV by J.H. Van Stavoren, Nashville, TN. Col. 35th & 155th IL; nomination to brigadier expired and reverted to colonel, later dismissed but reinstated. Anonymous view of Bvt. Maj. Gen. John E. Smith ink identified beneath portrait, Col. 45th IL; promoted to Brig. Gen. in time for Vicksburg campaign, fought at Chattanooga, Atlanta, the "March to the Sea," the Carolinas; brevetted Maj. Gen. for distinguished service during the capture of Savannah. Anonymous CDV of Brig. Gen. Morgan L. Smith, Col. 8th MO; led a brigade at Shiloh, badly wounded at Chickasaw Bluffs; commanded a division in the 15th Corps at Chattanooga and was temporarily in command of the corps during the Atlanta campaign. Provenance: The Robert Trownsell Collection Condition: G.A. Smith CDV in poor condition. J.E. Smith CDV, some surface soiling. M.L. Smith carte severely trimmed.
Lot of 4: Hesler, Chicago CDV of Bvt. Maj. Gen. Francis T. Sherman, autographed beneath portrait with salutation, Col. 88th IL; led a brigade in the 20th Corps and stormed Missionary Ridge with Sheridan's old division of the 4th Corps; Chief of Staff to O.O. Howard during Atlanta campaign until captured. Later fought in the Shenandoah and the Appomattox campaign. Brig. Gen. Gustavus A. Smith CDV by J.H. Van Stavoren, Nashville, TN. Col. 35th & 155th IL; nomination to brigadier expired and reverted to colonel, later dismissed but reinstated. Anonymous view of Bvt. Maj. Gen. John E. Smith ink identified beneath portrait, Col. 45th IL; promoted to Brig. Gen. in time for Vicksburg campaign, fought at Chattanooga, Atlanta, the "March to the Sea," the Carolinas; brevetted Maj. Gen. for distinguished service during the capture of Savannah. Anonymous CDV of Brig. Gen. Morgan L. Smith, Col. 8th MO; led a brigade at Shiloh, badly wounded at Chickasaw Bluffs; commanded a division in the 15th Corps at Chattanooga and was temporarily in command of the corps during the Atlanta campaign. Provenance: The Robert Trownsell Collection Condition: G.A. Smith CDV in poor condition. J.E. Smith CDV, some surface soiling. M.L. Smith carte severely trimmed.
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