^#1830 ^Lot 1890 George J. Stannard

Union general (1820–1886). He fought at the First Bull Run, in the Virginia Peninsular campaign, in the Second Bull Run campaign, and he was captured by General Stonewall Jackson at Harpers Ferry during the Antietam campaign. After his exchange, he was given command of the Vermont Brigade, which he led at Gettysburg, where he was severely wounded. He received his second wound of the war at the battle of Cold Harbor, his third while leading a charge at Petersburg, and his fourth, which resulted in the amputation of his right arm, in the attack on Fort Harrison. Scarce wet plate, albumen 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo, floridly signed on the reverse in ink, “Geo. J. Stannard, Col. 9th Vt. Vols.” Bust view in uniform. Backmark: Charles Miller, Burlington, Vermont. In fine condition, with light toning and some trivial surface marks.