Antique 1/4 Plate Ambrotype Civil War Major Gen Charles Edward Hovey Double Side - $325 - (Bristol, CT)
Antique 1/4 Plate Ambrotype Civil War Major General Charles Edward Hovey Double Sided 1/4 plate double sided Ambrotype of Civil War Major General Charles Edward Hovey Marked on the corner of the mat CHAS Dressed in civilian clothes circa 1855-60 Major General Charles Edward April 26, 1827 – November 17, 1897 was born in Thetford Vermont He graduated from Dartmouth in 1852 and taught school in Framingham, Massachusetts He moved to Illinois, where he helped organize Illinois State University and served as its president from 1857 to 1861 He married Harriette Farnham (Spofford) Hovey of Nantucket, Massachusetts They had 2 sons Fred and Richard. Richard became a well-known poet, artist, and college professor In 1861 Hovey resigned from the university, given the rank of Colonel and raised the 33rd Illinois Infantry Hovey was appointed a Brigadier General in 1862 and played a key role in the capture of Arkansas Post in January 1863 During that battle he was wounded in the arm but continued to serve At the close of the war, he was given a brevet promotion to major general Condition One side of the image glass is cracked SEE PHOTO Other side is fine One cover on the case is coming loose See my listing for more Charles Hovey and Family images $ 325.00 Take advantage of the "Buy It Now" offer! Shipping will be $6.00 ...via USPS within the U.S.A. Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico extra shipping charges will apply, inquire for a shipping quote International Buyers welcome, inquire for a shipping quote Items returned for any reason, the buyer must pay the insured return shipping Respond to my rjb670 Ebay Invoice to view payment details I respond fast...if you don't see it...remember to check your e-mail filters Questions are welcome prior to bidding Grateful for your interest and a special thanks to all our repeat customers Terms of Sale Payment Winning Bid plus a Shipping fee determines the total Purchase Price Your Visa or MasterCard, Discover or American Express card through…
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