General Andrew's Civil War career began as a private in the 3rd Minnesota Infantry. He was soon commisioned to captain. He was captured near Murfreesboro, Tennessee in July, 1862. After his exchange, he was promoted lieutenant colonel and then colonel of the 3rd Minnesota. He commanded the regiment in the Arkansas campaign of 1863. He was appointed brigadier general in January, 1864. He was brevetted major general due to his part in the assault and capture of Fort Blakely, Alabama, during the Mobile, Alabama campaign.
The image is a bust view of General Andrew. The backmark is "Getchell & Brownell, Photographic Artist, Washington St., Boston". Andrews has signed his name in period ink on the back of the image. The image has a bend in the middle of the card as seen in th photos.
Item #: vm813
Price: $750.00 USD
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