Lot 1332
Archer, James Jay. Document Signed ("J.J. Archer") as "Capt 9th Inf Comdy" in the U.S. Army, May 27, 1859. Being a duplicate receipt for "Camp & Garrison Equipage" on blue, lined paper. With a chest-up carte de visite in Confederate uniform and a copy of a pre-war cdv, all matted and framed to 16 x 12". Overall very fine. Archer resigned his captain's commission in the regular army on March 14, 1861 and received the same rank in the Confederate service two days later. He was promoted brigadier general, CSA on June 3, 1862. After extensive combat service, Archer was captured on the first day of Gettysburg and imprisoned at Johnson's Island. The effects of his imprisonment would contribute to his death on October 24, 1864. A scarce signature.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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