The Collected Library, Including Americana and Early Photography

Lot comprised of 26 cabinet cards of soldiers representing New York units, many from the 7th New York State Militia. Some subjects with period or modern identifications on mount recto or verso. Notable photographers/studios represented in the collection include: Pach Bros. (New York), Anderson (New York), Jordan (Washington, DC), James Bostwick (New York), Rockwood (New York), Fredricks (New York), Brasier (Brooklyn), and Kurtz (New York). Condition varies from good to very good. Images show some toning, occasional soiling, and edge and corner wear to mounts.

Highlighted subjects include: Alexander Shaler. Uncredited, autographed by Shaler in the lower margin of mount recto with ranks listed below. Alexander Shaler (1827-1911) joined the New York militia in 1845 and became major of the 7th New York State Militia in December, 1860. He was appointed lieutenant colonel of the 65th New York Volunteers in June, 1861, became colonel in 1862, and was promoted to brigadier general in 1863. Shaler served with the Army of the Potomac until he was taken prisoner at the battle of the Wilderness in May 1864 and held at Macon, GA, until August 1864 when he was exchanged. In July 1865, Shaler was breveted major general. He later received the Medal of Honor in 1893 for gallantry in storming Marye's Heights at Fredericksburg on 3 May 1864 during the campaign of Chancellorsville. -- Charles T. McClenachan, 7th NYSM Quartermaster. Uncredited, outdoor view. -- George W. Ely, 7th NYSM Captain (identification as per consignor's notes). Credited to Fredricks (New York). -- Daniel Appleton, 7th NYSM Colonel. 2 cabinet cards, each credited to Pach Bros. (New York). -- Emmons Clark, 7th NYSM Colonel. Credited to Rockwood (New York). -- H. Corbit Ogden, 1st City Troop of Philadelphia (Cavalry). Credited to Rothengatter & Pearce (Philadelphia). -- William H. Armstrong, New York 1st Mounted Rifles Sergeant. Hand-colored view of Armstrong on horseback credited to Bogardus (New York). -- Cleveland Winslow, New York 5th Infantry Captain, WIA Bethesda Church, VA. Uncredited standing view, possibly a period copy image, approx. 4 3/4 x 2 3/4 in. on cardstock mount. -- Unidentified member of the 71st New York American Guard. Uncredited. -- Charles Jones, 9th NYSM. 2 cabinet cards, one credited to Bostwick (New York), the other credited to Bear (Stapleton SI).

[With:] Printed "Appleton Memorial" program honoring Daniel Appleton of the 7th NY.