HALF PLATE AMBROTYPE OF 7 WEST POINT CADETS IN 1862 INCLUDING GENERAL RANDALD MACKENZIE.

HALF PLATE AMBROTYPE OF 7 WEST POINT CADETS IN 1862 INCLUDING GENERAL RANDALD MACKENZIE. Randald Slidell Mackenzie is shown second from the right in the front row. He was born in 1840, graduated at the top of his class at West Point in 1862. He was wounded at Second Manassas, Petersburg, and Cedar Creek. He was made Brigadier General after Cedar Creek. Uylsses S. Grant called him the most promising young officer in the Army. During the Indian wars he was wounded 4 more times. By the age of 42 his health was so poor he retired. He died in 1889. This is a wonderful ambrotype in excellent condition with good contrast and content. There is only a minor halo around the perimeters of the oval mat on the emulsion. We have not researched any of the other soldiers in this image, but we are sure most probably served in the Civil War. CONDITION: As stated above. 4-32259 JS20 (2,000-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1400	$1,265.00	HALF PLATE AMBROTYPE OF 7 WEST POINT CADETS IN 1862 INCLUDING GENERAL RANDALD MACKENZIE. Randald Slidell Mackenzie is shown second from the right in the front row. He was born in 1840, graduated at the top of his class at West Point in 1862. He was wounded at Second Manassas, Petersburg, and Cedar Creek. He was made Brigadier General after Cedar Creek. Uylsses S. Grant called him the most promising young officer in the Army. During the Indian wars he was wounded 4 more times. By the age of 42 his health was so poor he retired. He died in 1889. This is a wonderful ambrotype in excellent condition with good contrast and content. There is only a minor halo around the perimeters of the oval mat on the emulsion. We have not researched any of the other soldiers in this image, but we are sure most probably served in the Civil War. CONDITION: As stated above. 4-32259 JS20 (2,000-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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