CIVIL WAR CDV PHOTO, POSS. J. McNELLING, PROB. 54TH PA. VOL. INF. OR 15TH W. VA.
Item History & Price
This original 1860's cdv which is signed was found in a Civil War photo album with many identified members of the 54th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment. This autographed cdv of an officer is possibly signed "Yours J. M McNelling?." But, it may possibly be signed J. M. Holling. As his signature is extremely hard to read we are not certain what it is. This officer might not be a member of the 54th Pa. We are not certain.
The back has has an inscription which seems to read: "M.... Nelling West Va." However, we are also not certain of this inscription. There is also some possibility that this officer was a member of the 15th West Va. But, we do not know what unit he was from or if either of these two potentials that we have presented as options is correct since we cannot be certain of his name.
There is no photographer's back mark on the card. The cdv measures 3 7/8 inches by 2 7/16 inches. The card has, in period, trim at the top border & at the bottom corners which was performed to expedite album insertion. There is a circular black stain on his jacket.
There is a large triangular area on the photo, at the top right corner, which was very poorly prepared in the making & did not have proper distribution of the albumen. It looks like a huge scuff in our scan. However, the surface is smooth & as made. The photographer was pretty sloppy the day that he made this one!
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Please examine the photos closely and purchase based on your own judgement as to condition and value. This item is inventory #9206.
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The following info in reference to the history of the 54th Pa. was obtained from Wiki.
The 54th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment began recruiting members during August and September 1861. The companies were recruited from the following counties:
Company A Indiana and Cambria CountiesCompany B Somerset CountyCompany C Somerset CountyCompany D Somerset CountyCompany E Cambria CountyCompany F HarrisburgCompany G Somerset CountyCompany H Northampton, Cambria, and Somerset CountiesCompany I Cambria CountyCompany K Allentown, Lehigh County
Jacob M. Campbell was selected as colonel of the regiment, Barnabas McDermit as lieutenant colonel and John P. Linton as major. The companies were gathered together and organized at Camp Curtin in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. On February 27, 1862, the regiment was ordered to Washington, D.C., and then sent to Harpers Ferry the following month. Once there, the companies were detached to various points along the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to defend it against guerrilla bands. On October 4, 1862, a Confederate force led by Brig. Gen. John D. Imboden captured Companies B and K (both of which were exchanged in December). The regiment was later assigned to the VIII Corps as part of the 3rd Brigade, Second Division, and sent to Romney, West Virginia.
In January 1863, the 54th was transferred to the Department of West Virginia as part of the 4th Brigade, First Division. Campbell was given command of the brigade. Linton, promoted to lieutenant colonel after the resignation of McDermit, took charge of the regiment. Captain Enoch D. Yutzy of company C was promoted to Major.
In May 1864, Maj. Gen. Franz Sigel was put in command of the department by Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant and ordered to capture the Shenandoah Valley as part of Grant's spring offensive. On May 15, Sigel encountered Maj. Gen. John C. Breckinridge's Confederate force in the Battle of New Market. The 54th Pennsylvania fought near the center of the Union line and managed to retreat in good order. The regiment lost 174 men in the battle, including Linton, who was wounded.
On May 26, Maj. Gen. David Hunter took command of the department from Sigel and embarked on the Lynchburg Campaign. During this campaign, the 54th lost eighty-four men. At the Battle of Piedmont, Private Thomas Evans of Company D seized the colors of the 45th Virginia Infantry, for which he would receive the Medal of Honor. On June 8, 1864, the enlistments for most of the 3rd and 4th Pennsylvania Reserve Regiments expired. Those who were not mustered out were transferred to the 54th. On 18, June 1864 in action at Lynchburg, Virginia Private John William Mostoller voluntarily led a charge on a Confederate battery (the officers of his company being disabled) and compelled its hasty removal for which he would later be awarded a Medal of Honor.
After Hunter's withdrawal into West Virginia, Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan was appointed commander of the Union forces (now called the Army of the Shenandoah) in the Valley. In December, Sheridan's army was transferred to Petersburg, and the 54th was assigned to the Army of the James, in which the 54th served for the rest of the war. It participated in the capture of Fort Gregg during the breakout at Petersburg and in the Appomattox Campaign. At the Battle of High Bridge, the entire 54th Regiment was captured, but was released four days later. The regiment was sent first to Camp Parole at Annapolis, Maryland, and then to Harrisburg, where it was mustered out on July 15.
Killed and mortally wounded: 5 officers, 108 enlisted menDied of disease: 2 officers, 137 enlisted men
The regiment also had 3 Medal of Honor awardees:
Private Thomas Evans, Co. D, Captured the flag of the 45th VA at the Battle of Piedmont, 5 June 1864Private John Mostoller, Co. B, Led a charge against a rebel battery of artillery at the Battle of Lynchburg, 18 June 1864Musician John Snedden, Co. E, Picked up a rifle and carried it through the Battle of Piedmont, 5 June 1864
The back has has an inscription which seems to read: "M.... Nelling West Va." However, we are also not certain of this inscription. There is also some possibility that this officer was a member of the 15th West Va. But, we do not know what unit he was from or if either of these two potentials that we have presented as options is correct since we cannot be certain of his name.
There is no photographer's back mark on the card. The cdv measures 3 7/8 inches by 2 7/16 inches. The card has, in period, trim at the top border & at the bottom corners which was performed to expedite album insertion. There is a circular black stain on his jacket.
There is a large triangular area on the photo, at the top right corner, which was very poorly prepared in the making & did not have proper distribution of the albumen. It looks like a huge scuff in our scan. However, the surface is smooth & as made. The photographer was pretty sloppy the day that he made this one!
Scroll down for information on the history of the PA 54th Regiment.
Please examine the photos closely and purchase based on your own judgement as to condition and value. This item is inventory #9206.
Pennsylvania residents add 6% tax or provide a valid resale number.
Shipping is free only to addresses within the U.S. The shipping quote to locations outside of the U.S. is an estimate and the actual cost may differ. We charge the actual cost for International shipping and refund the difference if the difference is more than $1.
International Buyers Please Note:Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.
The following info in reference to the history of the 54th Pa. was obtained from Wiki.
The 54th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment began recruiting members during August and September 1861. The companies were recruited from the following counties:
Company A Indiana and Cambria CountiesCompany B Somerset CountyCompany C Somerset CountyCompany D Somerset CountyCompany E Cambria CountyCompany F HarrisburgCompany G Somerset CountyCompany H Northampton, Cambria, and Somerset CountiesCompany I Cambria CountyCompany K Allentown, Lehigh County
Jacob M. Campbell was selected as colonel of the regiment, Barnabas McDermit as lieutenant colonel and John P. Linton as major. The companies were gathered together and organized at Camp Curtin in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. On February 27, 1862, the regiment was ordered to Washington, D.C., and then sent to Harpers Ferry the following month. Once there, the companies were detached to various points along the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to defend it against guerrilla bands. On October 4, 1862, a Confederate force led by Brig. Gen. John D. Imboden captured Companies B and K (both of which were exchanged in December). The regiment was later assigned to the VIII Corps as part of the 3rd Brigade, Second Division, and sent to Romney, West Virginia.
In January 1863, the 54th was transferred to the Department of West Virginia as part of the 4th Brigade, First Division. Campbell was given command of the brigade. Linton, promoted to lieutenant colonel after the resignation of McDermit, took charge of the regiment. Captain Enoch D. Yutzy of company C was promoted to Major.
In May 1864, Maj. Gen. Franz Sigel was put in command of the department by Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant and ordered to capture the Shenandoah Valley as part of Grant's spring offensive. On May 15, Sigel encountered Maj. Gen. John C. Breckinridge's Confederate force in the Battle of New Market. The 54th Pennsylvania fought near the center of the Union line and managed to retreat in good order. The regiment lost 174 men in the battle, including Linton, who was wounded.
On May 26, Maj. Gen. David Hunter took command of the department from Sigel and embarked on the Lynchburg Campaign. During this campaign, the 54th lost eighty-four men. At the Battle of Piedmont, Private Thomas Evans of Company D seized the colors of the 45th Virginia Infantry, for which he would receive the Medal of Honor. On June 8, 1864, the enlistments for most of the 3rd and 4th Pennsylvania Reserve Regiments expired. Those who were not mustered out were transferred to the 54th. On 18, June 1864 in action at Lynchburg, Virginia Private John William Mostoller voluntarily led a charge on a Confederate battery (the officers of his company being disabled) and compelled its hasty removal for which he would later be awarded a Medal of Honor.
After Hunter's withdrawal into West Virginia, Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan was appointed commander of the Union forces (now called the Army of the Shenandoah) in the Valley. In December, Sheridan's army was transferred to Petersburg, and the 54th was assigned to the Army of the James, in which the 54th served for the rest of the war. It participated in the capture of Fort Gregg during the breakout at Petersburg and in the Appomattox Campaign. At the Battle of High Bridge, the entire 54th Regiment was captured, but was released four days later. The regiment was sent first to Camp Parole at Annapolis, Maryland, and then to Harrisburg, where it was mustered out on July 15.
Killed and mortally wounded: 5 officers, 108 enlisted menDied of disease: 2 officers, 137 enlisted men
The regiment also had 3 Medal of Honor awardees:
Private Thomas Evans, Co. D, Captured the flag of the 45th VA at the Battle of Piedmont, 5 June 1864Private John Mostoller, Co. B, Led a charge against a rebel battery of artillery at the Battle of Lynchburg, 18 June 1864Musician John Snedden, Co. E, Picked up a rifle and carried it through the Battle of Piedmont, 5 June 1864
