CDV of Sergeant William Sayre-56th New York Infantry
Carte de visite photograph of a seated knees up view of William Sayre wearing uniform with sergeant stripes. Carte presents autographed inscription at lower obverse "Yours truly W.J. Sayre 56th NY". Image presents no backmark. Reverse of cart presents ink inscription "Sergt. William J. Sayre 56th NY Vols.". Carte image presents excellent tones. William Sayre enrolled September 5, 1861, at Bellevale, to serve three years; mustered in as corporal, Co. D, September 17, 1861; promoted sergeant, no date; re-enlisted as a veteran, February 20, 1864; mustered in as second lieutenant, June 21, 1864; first lieutenant, April l 1, 1865; mustered out with company, October 17, 1865, at Charleston, S.C..
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Carte de visite photograph of a seated knees up view of William Sayre wearing uniform with sergeant stripes. Carte presents autographed inscription at lower obverse "Yours truly W.J. Sayre 56th NY". Image presents no backmark. Reverse of cart presents ink inscription "Sergt. William J. Sayre 56th NY Vols.". Carte image presents excellent tones. William Sayre enrolled September 5, 1861, at Bellevale, to serve three years; mustered in as corporal, Co. D, September 17, 1861; promoted sergeant, no date; re-enlisted as a veteran, February 20, 1864; mustered in as second lieutenant, June 21, 1864; first lieutenant, April l 1, 1865; mustered out with company, October 17, 1865, at Charleston, S.C..