77 A. ELLSWORTH, EPHRAIM E. (1837-61), Col., 11th N.Y. Inf/ "Ellsworth Fire Zouaves" (NY/Ill.) Killed 5/24/61 by Alexandria, Va. hotel owner after grabbing a Confederate flag from the hotels roof & became the first officer martyr for the Union. CDV with full standing portrait waring kept taken facing camera. Anthony/Brady backmark. Signed in dark pencil verso. VF & rare autograph highly sought after. $5250.00.

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