American Historical Ephemera and Photography

CDV on cardstock mount of Brigadier General John Irvin Gregg. Lewisburg, PA: Jno. F. Nice, ca 1864-1865 (toning, light occasional spotting; light edge and corner wear to mount). 2-cent US Internal Revenue stamp on verso.

John Irvin Gregg (1826-1892) was born in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, the grandson of Andrew Gregg, a US Senator from Pennsylvania. At the start of the Civil War, he was commissioned colonel of the 5th Pennsylvania Reserves and, shortly thereafter, appointed commander of 6th US Cavalry. His service in the field began with the Peninsula Campaign, the Second Bull Run, and Antietam. In 1863, Gregg commanded a brigade at Brandy Station and Gettysburg. He distinguished himself in actions at Richmond and Trevilian Station, VA, being promoted brigadier general in August 1864. Following the war, Gregg was brevetted major general of US Volunteers for distinguished service during the war. He was later appointed colonel of the 8th US Cavalry in July 1866 and led a series of expeditions during the Indian Wars.

[With:] CDV on cardstock mount of General John B. McIntosh. Uncredited (toning, light soiling; light edge wear to mount).

A native of Fort Brooke, FL, John B. McIntosh (1829-1888) joined the Union Army as a 2nd lieutenant in the 2nd US Cavalry at the outbreak of the Civil War. McIntosh fought in the Peninsula and Maryland campaigns and was made colonel of the 3rd Pennsylvania Cavalry, in November, 1862. He commanded the 2nd Brigade Cavalry Corps at Kelly's Ford, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg, and was promoted brigadier general in July, 1864. In September, 1864, during the 3rd Battle of Winchester, he was wounded, which resulted in the loss of a leg. McIntosh remained in the military after the war, serving as governor of the Soldier's Home in Washington, DC, and superintendent of Indian affairs.

Together, 2 CDVs.