General Lieutenant Lt Custer Porter Dog Staff Color Tinted photo Civil War 01009

Description: This is an original period image from the Library of Congress, the National Archives and other quality sources restored and tinted by the internationally known color artist and author of "Restoring and Tinting Vintage Images", David Richardson. This is an exclusive listing of his work on ebay. Each image is taken from a high resolution negative and then cleaned of blemishes, damage, scratches, and whatever the decades have caused. Then the image is carefully brought back to life by adding color to the black and white image. By using these techniques the hands of time are turned back and for the first time you can see the images in color as they might have been on the day they were taken. You have your choice of size and finish for the photo. Note that the size you choose may require cropping and the finished image may appear slightly different than the one shown. If preferred a white border can be added above/below or left/right to allow all of the original image to print. Unless requested when placing your order, your image may be cropped. If you would like to see how a specific image will look for the size you have chosen, please contact us and indicate the size you are interested in. Matte Finish: E-Surface Photo Paper is by far our most popular photographic paper. As a professional paper, it boasts rich, sharp color that won't fade or yellow, creating beautiful prints that will last for years to come. Glossy (Metallic) finish: Our Metallic Photo Paper features a unique pearlescent surface. It offers highly saturated colors, ultra-bright backgrounds, and will last a lifetime with typical home storage. Staff of General Andrew Porter Lt. George A. Custer reclining "I had the finest view I ever had in my life and could see both armies at once." Lt. Custer, first experience in observation balloon Sending a guy up in a balloon to observe the enemy is harder than it sounds. It turns out that professional balloonists' info was not always militarily useful. The next observer, Gen Fitz-John Porter, could have been captured or killed when his balloon broke its moorings, blew over confederate lines before crashing into a tree in federal territory. The third observer was someone more expendable - 2nd Lt. Custer, then assigned to Porter's staff. "I was told to take with me in my balloon ascent a field glass, compass, pencil, and notebook. With these I was supposed to be able, after attaining the proper elevation, to discover, locate, and record the works and encampments of the enemy. The balloon was kept but a short distance from Gen Smith's headquarters, fastened to the earth by numerous ropes, like a wild untamable animal. Thither I proceeded, my mind not entirely free from anxious doubts as to how the expedition would terminate." Despite his initial jitters, Custer became comfortable climbing into the willow basket or "car", rising above the tree tops to see the theatre of operations of two armies. He became adapt at noting enemy gun emplacements, counting campfires, and plotting the number of white tents and sketching their positions in his notebook. About 2:00 AM on May 4th, 1862, Custer on his second ascension of the night, became aware that the Confederates had abandoned Yorktown. It was confirmed at dawn when he couldn't spot any breakfast fires. Gen McClellan, having spent months hauling in siege guns, ordered a pursuit. On May 5th, Custer was ordered to ride ahead to seek detours for the troops. He discovered the Skiff Creek bridge had just been set on fire and protected by a sniper. With guns blazing he scared off the sharpshooter and was able to stamp out the fire with his feet and hands. Having saved the bridge for the troops to cross, Custer was officially cited for gallantry for this action.

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General Lieutenant Lt Custer Porter Dog Staff Color Tinted photo Civil War 01009

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General Lieutenant Lt Custer Porter Dog Staff Color Tinted photo Civil War 01009

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