Killed on July 1, 1863, at the Battle of Gettysburg
(1820-1863) Born in Lancaster, Pa., only about 50 miles from where he would be killed in battle, he was a West Point graduate in the class of 1837, and a Mexican War veteran. He was captured on the Virginia peninsula in 1862, and commanded the I Corps, Army of the Potomac, at Fredericksburg. Reynolds is said to have been offered command of the Army of the Potomac after Chancellorsville replacing Joe Hooker, but he declined the honor because he felt Washington would not give him a free hand. On July 1, 1863, during the 1st day's fighting at Gettysburg, Reynolds was shot off his horse by a Confederate sharpshooter, and killed instantly.
Wet plate, albumen carte de visite photograph, mounted to 2 3/8 x 4 card. Half view, seated pose, wearing double breasted frock coat with rank of major general, hilt of his sword just visible at the lower left. Maj. Gen. J.F. Reynolds is written in period ink on the front mount. Back mark: R.W. Addis Photographer, 308 Penna. Avenue, Washington, D.C. Rare view. |