AMBROSE E. BURNSIDE — CIVIL WAR GENERAL ORDER & CDV

AMBROSE E. BURNSIDE — CIVIL WAR GENERAL ORDER & CDV

Union Army of the Potomac – 1862

Exceptional original framed Civil War display featuring:

• Original Carte de Visite (CDV) of Major General Ambrose E. Burnside

• Published by E. & H.T. Anthony, New York

• From a Brady National Portrait Gallery photographic negative

• Period backmark with handwritten identification

Paired with:

• Official General Orders No. 190

• Issued from Headquarters, Army of the Potomac

• Dated December 2, 1862 – Camp near Falmouth, Virginia

• Issued by command of Major General Ambrose E. Burnside

• Signed in type by Lewis Richmond, Assistant Adjutant General

The order documents the dismissal of Capt. George Johnston, 3rd Pennsylvania Cavalry, for negligence resulting in surprise and capture by Confederate forces—an unusually direct and personal disciplinary action during Burnside’s command.

A rare and highly displayable named pairing of Burnside’s portrait with an order issued under his authority, with strong Pennsylvania cavalry relevance.

Condition: Very good overall; crisp text, strong image, professionally framed.

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AMBROSE E. BURNSIDE — CIVIL WAR GENERAL ORDER & CDV

Union Army of the Potomac – 1862

Exceptional original framed Civil War display featuring:

• Original Carte de Visite (CDV) of Major General Ambrose E. Burnside

• Published by E. & H.T. Anthony, New York

• From a Brady National Portrait Gallery photographic negative

• Period backmark with handwritten identification

Paired with:

• Official General Orders No. 190

• Issued from Headquarters, Army of the Potomac

• Dated December 2, 1862 – Camp near Falmouth, Virginia

• Issued by command of Major General Ambrose E. Burnside

• Signed in type by Lewis Richmond, Assistant Adjutant General

The order documents the dismissal of Capt. George Johnston, 3rd Pennsylvania Cavalry, for negligence resulting in surprise and capture by Confederate forces—an unusually direct and personal disciplinary action during Burnside’s command.

A rare and highly displayable named pairing of Burnside’s portrait with an order issued under his authority, with strong Pennsylvania cavalry relevance.

Condition: Very good overall; crisp text, strong image, professionally framed.

Ships FREE!