Lot 185
Colonel William D. Stuart commanded the 56th Virginia Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War. Stuart was mortally wounded during Pickett's Charge on July 3, 1863, and died in a hospital in Staunton, Virginia. Capt. Charles J. Clark died in Lynchburg, VA. He joined Company I of the Fifty-Sixth Virginia Infantry. From the ranks he rose to the captaincy of his company, and in the famous charge of Picketts Brigade at Gettysburg he was severely wounded. Company I Charlotte Grays Charlotte County. The 56th Virginia Infantry Regiment was organized in Virginia in September of 1861 and surrendered at Appomattox Court House in April of 1865. The 56th Virginia Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment raised in Virginia for service in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. It fought mostly with the Army of Northern Virginia. The 56th Virginia completed its organization in September 1861, with men from Louisa, Mecklenburg, Buckingham, Nelson and Charlotte counties. It moved to Tennessee and was attached to Floyd's Brigade, and was captured in the fight at Fort Donelson. After being exchanged, the unit returned to Virginia and was assigned to Pickett's, Garnett's, and Hunton's Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia. It fought with the army from the Seven Days' Battles in 1862 to Cold Harbor in 1864, except when it served under Lt. Gen. James Longstreet at Suffolk. The 56th then endured the hardships of the Petersburg trenches north and south of the James River and saw action around Appomattox. The 56th suffered heavy losses in several engagements, including the "Seven Days," Antietam, and Gettysburg. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request
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Dimensions:
- 21" x 33" Condition:
- Good Condition with professional tape repairs
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