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Lot #485
Robert Stiles

Rebel officer who duped the Union

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Rebel officer who duped the Union

Confederate officer who, after his capture, refused to take the oath and was held a prisoner until October of 1865, when he finally signed the oath, with his fingers crossed. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Gear’s Gallery of Art of New Haven, Connecticut, signed in black ink. Scattered toning and dampstaining, a bit of light skipping to signature, and scattered surface marks to image, otherwise very good condition. RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #369 - Ended April 13, 2011