CDV of Lieutenant David H. Graves-115th New York

Carte de visite photograph of a full standing view of David H. Graves wearing uniform with lieutenant's shoulder straps and belt rig with sash. Carte presents autographed inscription at reverse "D.H. Graves, Lieut. 115th Regt NYSV". Image presents backmark of Sam A. Cooley, Seventh St., Beaufort, S.C.. Carte image presents excellent tones. David H. Graves enrolled, July 22, 1862, at Saratoga Springs, to serve three years; mustered in as sergeant, Co. G, July 31, 1862; promoted first sergeant, August 26, 1862; mustered in as second lieutenant, August 29,1862, as first lieutenant, March 5, 1863; wounded in action, February 20, 1864, at Olustee, Fla. , and at Petersburg, Va. , in 1864; mustered in as captain, April 29, 1865; transferred to Co. B, Forty-seventh Infantry, June 17, 1865.