Full standing pose of Pvt. William Hoover of Company C, 19th Indiana Volunteer Infantry. This regiment was part of the famed Iron Brigade, a unit best known for its valor at Gettysburg. This particular member of the Iron Brigade gave his last full measure of devotion to our country. He was killed in action on that terrible first day. According to the Civil War Database, Private Hoover is buried at gravesite A4, Indiana plot of the Gettysburg National Cemetery.

The condition of the carte is very good with the usual toning. There are no trims or problem creases.

A word about the ID of this image: I acquired this from my brother in law, Cal Packard, a noted collector of and authority on Gettysburg-related images. Cal purchased this, as the original letter attests, from our friend and fellow dealer David Parks. If you know Mr. Parks, you know him to be an honorable seller. In his note to Cal, he indicated that this is a published image. We cannot, however, recall which book featured the photo.

This is why the price of this item is not $1500.00 or more. That's what it would bring if it had a period ink ID.

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