Signed CDV of Captain Joseph H. Horton, 141st Pennsylvania Volunteers — Wounded at Battle of Spotsylvania Court House
Signed CDV of Captain Joseph H. Horton, 141st Pennsylvania Volunteers — Wounded at Battle of Spotsylvania Court House
Item No. 0191937
A CDV image featuring Caption Joseph H. Horton, Co. A, 141st Pennsylvania. According to the regimental history, Horton was one of only three officers still with regiment at end of fighting on July 2 at the Battle of Gettysburg, after the 141st suffered terribly in the Peach Orchard. He was later wounded in the right arm May 12, 1864, during the attack on the Mule Shoe Salient at the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House. CDV by photographer M. A. Klenckner, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Signed “Yours Truly / J. H. Horton / Capt. Co “A” / 141 P.V.” Revenue stamp on reverse. Carte slightly trimmed to about 2 1/4” x 3 7/8”.