27th Massachusetts Infantry

Captured at Drewry's Bluff, Va.

Brevet Brigadier General

(1822-84) Born at Springfield, Mass., he enlisted on Sept. 3, 1861, and was commissioned colonel, of the 27th Massachusetts Infantry. Later served as Provost Marshal General, Department of Virginia and North Carolina. Captured on May 16, 1864, at Drewry's Bluff, Va., and was confined at Macon, Ga., and Columbia, S.C. Was exchanged at Charleston, S.C., August 3, 1864. Commissioned brevet brigadier general, March 13, 1865, for gallant and meritorious Civil War service.

Wet plate, albumen carte de visite photograph, mounted to 2 3/8 x 4 card. Half view pose in uniform. Backmark: J.C. Spooner, Springfield, Mass. Light edge and corner wear to mount. Very fine. Scarce.