Sixth plate ruby ambrotype of a soldier seated in a studio setting, wearing what is described as a captured Confederate kepi in an accompanying note written and signed by the soldier, David H. Bennett. The 3.75 x 1.25 in. note reads, Who Ever sees this note first will please / answer it and remember that it is from / A true hearted Union Soldier if he has got on / a Secess [Secesh] Cap, true to the union and to all / Who he professes to be true to. / Farewell, / D.H. Bennett. Ambrotype housed in full pressed paper case. David H. Bennett was not even past his teens when he enlisted in the army on April 30, 1861. The eager young man mustered into the 28th New York Infantry, Co. D, towards the end of the next month. Throughout the first part of his service he and the regiment engaged with the enemy several times at a great loss. Two of the most notable battles were Bull Run and Antietam, where Bennett perished. Condition: Clarity is very good. Tarnish ring along perimeter, as well as some light spots. Otherwise very fine image. Some wear to case, reinforced at hinge.
Sixth plate ruby ambrotype of a soldier seated in a studio setting, wearing what is described as a captured Confederate kepi in an accompanying note written and signed by the soldier, David H. Bennett. The 3.75 x 1.25 in. note reads, Who Ever sees this note first will please / answer it and remember that it is from / A true hearted Union Soldier if he has got on / a Secess [Secesh] Cap, true to the union and to all / Who he professes to be true to. / Farewell, / D.H. Bennett. Ambrotype housed in full pressed paper case. David H. Bennett was not even past his teens when he enlisted in the army on April 30, 1861. The eager young man mustered into the 28th New York Infantry, Co. D, towards the end of the next month. Throughout the first part of his service he and the regiment engaged with the enemy several times at a great loss. Two of the most notable battles were Bull Run and Antietam, where Bennett perished. Condition: Clarity is very good. Tarnish ring along perimeter, as well as some light spots. Otherwise very fine image. Some wear to case, reinforced at hinge.
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