^#1643 ^Lot 1701 Elmer E. Ellsworth

Union colonel (1837–1861). He raised the "Fire Zouaves," the 11th New York Volunteers, and led them into Washington in May 1861. He was shot down and killed by James T. Jackson, the proprietor of the Marshall House Hotel in Alexandria, Virginia, on May 24, 1861, after having removed a Confederate flag from the roof of that building. A correspondent of the New York Tribune was on the scene, and the episode caused an immediate sensation which contributed greatly to the war sentiment in the North. Wet plate, albumen 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo. Full standing view wearing kepi, overcoat with cape, and holding a walking stick. No backmark. In fine condition, with slightly trimmed edges.