1Sgt James J Monaghan, 42nd New York (MWIA)
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James J Monaghan was about 25 years old when he was fatally wounded by a gunshot to his head at Antietam on 17 September 1862. His treatment and death are found in the following case study published in the Medical… continue reading
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Casualty list, 42nd New York Infantry at Antietam
From the New York Daily Herald of Thursday, 25 September 1862. Parked here for reference and as yet another go-back-and-check project: a list of those killed, wounded, and missing among the soldiers of the 42nd New York Infantry – the… continue reading
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Lt. & Capt. Poinsett Cooper, 82nd and 42nd New York Infantry (c. 1861, 1863)
Seen here with Captain Louis Schaffner of Company A is 2nd Lieutenant Poinsett Cooper (standing) of Company G, 82nd New York Infantry (formerly 2nd New York State Militia), in a photograph probably taken soon after their respective commissioning in September… continue reading
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Hospital lists after Antietam
On 12 October 1862 the New York Times printed lists of soldiers who died at several field hospitals near the battlefield in the 2 weeks immediately after Antietam. They contain some excellent detail I’ve not seen elsewhere, and I’m saving… continue reading
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Philip H Foster (1862)
Private Philip Henry Foster of the ill-fated 16th Connecticut Infantry was killed by a bullet to the chest at Antietam on 17 September 1862. This photograph, probably taken in July or August 1862 shortly after his enlistment, is thanks to… continue reading
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Peter F. Stevens (c. 1860)
This stunning portrait of Major Peter Fayssoux Stevens (1830 – 1910), Superintendent of the South Carolina Military Academy – the Citadel – was painted by his granddaughter Grace Annette DuPré (1894 – 1984, NYT obit). Miss DuPré and grandson Paul… continue reading
