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Photograph of Alexander S. Webb, CMOH Gettysburg, in his Tent

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Auction archive: Lot number 66

Photograph of Alexander S. Webb, CMOH Gettysburg, in his Tent

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Photograph of Alexander Stewart Webb conversing with another general in his tent, 5.625 x 7.625 in. Alexander S. Webb (1835-1911) served throughout the war but his most memorable military service was at Gettysburg. His brigade was posted on Cemetery Ridge with the rest of the II Corps on the morning of July 2. The brigade repulsed the assault of Brig. Gen. Ambrose R. Wright's brigade of Georgians in the afternoon, capturing ca 300 men and a Union battery. Later that day Webb sent two regiments to assist in counterattacking the assault of Maj. Gen. Jubal Early's division on Cemetery Hill. On July 3, Webb's brigade was at the center of the Union line, a position assumed by most of the Union commanders to be too strong for the Confederates to attempt to attack, located in front of the famous Copse of Trees. During the initial artillery attack Webb stood in front of the line puffing leisurely on a cigar, and impressing many with his personal bravery. Webb was directly in front as Brig. Gen. Lewis Armistead's Confederate brigade breached the low stone wall. Webb, wounded twice, remained on the field. With the help of two of Col. Norman J. Hall's New York regiments, and Brig. Gen. William Harrow's men, Webb and his men brought the Confederate assault to a standstill. Webb was promoted to brevet Major General of Volunteers for his service at Gettysburg, effective August 1, 1864. He was awarded the CMOH on September 28, 1891. Condition: Very good condition.

Auction archive: Lot number 66
Auction:
Datum:
20 Nov 2014
Auction house:
Cowan's Auctions, Inc.
Este Ave 6270
Cincinnati OH 45232
United States
info@cowans.com
+1 (0)513 8711670
+1 (0)513 8718670
Beschreibung:

Photograph of Alexander Stewart Webb conversing with another general in his tent, 5.625 x 7.625 in. Alexander S. Webb (1835-1911) served throughout the war but his most memorable military service was at Gettysburg. His brigade was posted on Cemetery Ridge with the rest of the II Corps on the morning of July 2. The brigade repulsed the assault of Brig. Gen. Ambrose R. Wright's brigade of Georgians in the afternoon, capturing ca 300 men and a Union battery. Later that day Webb sent two regiments to assist in counterattacking the assault of Maj. Gen. Jubal Early's division on Cemetery Hill. On July 3, Webb's brigade was at the center of the Union line, a position assumed by most of the Union commanders to be too strong for the Confederates to attempt to attack, located in front of the famous Copse of Trees. During the initial artillery attack Webb stood in front of the line puffing leisurely on a cigar, and impressing many with his personal bravery. Webb was directly in front as Brig. Gen. Lewis Armistead's Confederate brigade breached the low stone wall. Webb, wounded twice, remained on the field. With the help of two of Col. Norman J. Hall's New York regiments, and Brig. Gen. William Harrow's men, Webb and his men brought the Confederate assault to a standstill. Webb was promoted to brevet Major General of Volunteers for his service at Gettysburg, effective August 1, 1864. He was awarded the CMOH on September 28, 1891. Condition: Very good condition.

Auction archive: Lot number 66
Auction:
Datum:
20 Nov 2014
Auction house:
Cowan's Auctions, Inc.
Este Ave 6270
Cincinnati OH 45232
United States
info@cowans.com
+1 (0)513 8711670
+1 (0)513 8718670
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