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[Endorsements of Hofmann, Doubleday, and Reynolds]

Leaf with autograph endorsements signed by Abner Doubleday, John W. Hofmann and John F. Reynolds. Mounted on paper 31 x 20 cm.

GLC03469.06

As captain, standing, holding hat with artillery insignia (after Fort Sumter)

[Mount trimmed.] Imprint on recto "Capt. Abner Doubleday Of Fort Sumpter. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1861..." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negarive, from Brady...

GLC05111.02.0344

As major general, vignette bust view

Ink inscription on recto "A. Doubleday Major Genl. Vol. & Lieut. Col. 17th. Infy." Photographers imprint on verso: "C.D. Fredricks & Co. 587 Broadway New York 108 Calle de la Habana Habana 31 Passage du Havre Paris." Cancelled blue two-cent tax stamp...

GLC05111.02.0346

As major general, seated in chair with wife standing to his left

Ink inscription on verso "Gen. & Mrs. Doubleday" "1863" "Abner Doubleday Maj. Gen. Vols. and Lieut Col. Inf. U.S.A. Mary Doubleday, nee Hewitt." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic...

GLC05111.02.0347

to Isaac N. Roland re: Fort Sumter, "I aimed the first gun there"

Writes Roland that he has no time for a detailed answer to his question. He notes that there were 60 regular soldiers at Fort Sumter and that "I aimed the first gun there."

GLC04461.03