Civil War General PHILIP KEARNY BATTLE OF CHANTILLY ~ 1864 Art Print Engraving

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Civil War General PHILIP KEARNY BATTLE OF CHANTILLY ~ 1864 Art Print Engraving:
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PHILIP KEARNY

Artist: From an Ambrotype by Brady

NOTE: THE RED LETTERING ON THE PRINT IS A WATERMARK I ADDED DIGITALLY AND IS NOT ON THE ACTUAL PRINT! HERE TO SEE MORE 19th CENTURY AMERICAN CIVIL WAR PORTRAITS AND BATTLE SCENES LIKE THIS ONE!!

PRINT DATE: This engraving was printed in 1864; it is not a modern reproduction in any way.

PRINT SIZE: Overall print size is 7 x 10 inches, actual scene or image size is 5 3/4 by 7 3/8 inches.

PRINT CONDITION: Condition is fine, no foxing stains or tears, as shown in this detailed picture of the print. Printed on thick rag stock paper. Blank on the reverse side.

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PRINT DESCRIPTION :

MAJOR GENERAL PHILIP KEARNY, U. S. V. was born in New York City, on the 2d of June, 1815. His mother was the daughter of the philanthropist, John Watts, founder of the \"Leake and Watts Orphan Asylum.\" In accordance with her wishes young Philip Kearny entered the Law School of Columbia College; but the bar was not his destination. He was born a soldier, and as soon as he became his own master, he enlisted in the First United States Dragoons, as second lieutenant. This was in 1837. He spent over a year in this service, meantime devoting himself with ardor to the details of the military profession, and acquiring great skill in horsemanship. In 1839 his distinction as a cavalry officer was such that lie was sent to Europe by the Government to study and report upon French cavalry tactics. He entered the Polytechnic School, but soon after joined the First Chasseurs d\'Afrique as a volunteer, and greatly distinguished himself in the campaign of Marshall Vallee, which swept the Arabs from the plains of Metidjha, and forced the passage of the \"Gates of Iron.\" His bravery gained him the distinction of the Cross of the Legion of Honor. After his return home he was aid to General Scott from 1841 to 1844, and served under him through the Mexican campaign; was brevetted major for gallantry at Gontreras and Cherubusco. In the attack on the San Antonio Gate of the city of Mexico, he had the misfortune to lose his left arm, from a grape-shot fired from the batteries at the gate. After the Mexican war, Major Kearny was sent to California in command of an expedition against the Indians of the Columbia River, in which trying service his rare qualities as a bold, cool, brave officer shone conspicuously. He resigned his commission in October, 1851, and, returning to Europe, devoted several years to military studies. In 1859 occurred the Italian war, in which he distinguished himself greatly, serving as a volunteer aid on the staff of the French general, Maurier. For his skill and bravery at Magenta and Solferino the Emperor Napoleon III. bestowed upon him the Cross of the Legion of Honor, making the second time he had received the decoration. When the news of the breaking out of the Great Civil War first reached Europe, Major Kearny was residing in Paris. He lost not a moment in harrying home to offer his services to his country. They were accepted, and the President appointed him a brigadier-general of volunteers from Kew Jersey, on July 25, 1861. The Senate confirmed his appointment, and he was given the command of a brigade in the Army of the Potomac. Wherever the advance was, there was the \"indomitable\" Phil. Kearny. His vigilance was sleepless. Throughout the disastrous campaign of the Peninsula his division was always in the hottest of the fight. When the seven days\' battle occurred, he stayed last at his position, unwilling and almost refusing to go. He was offerden to leave his sick and wounded and retreat. He nevertheless brought every man of them away, and, covering the rear, he fought his way through, finishing at Malvern Hill the crowning conflict of that movement. In no battle was his fighting division repulsed, always holding the field. In recognition of his great services in the Peninsula he received the commission of a major-general of volunteers, dated July 4, 1862. His division was one of the first to reinforce General Pope, and was almost constantly engaged in the battles between the Bappahannock and Washington from August 25th to September 1st. During the action of Ghantilly the career of this brave leader came to a close. On the afternoon of September 1, 1862, word came that the enemy was stealthily advancing in Pope\'s rear to cut him off from Washington. Keno\'s division was ordered to attack them. Kearny\'s had been fighting without cessation, but he was, nevertheless, ordered to support Keno. The firing became heavy. General Kearny was apprised by General Birney that Keno \'s troops had given way upon his left, and that there was a gap between their flanks which the enemy were occupying. He rode forward personally to ascertain the truth, directing his orderly and aids not to follow, that he might be unnoticed. He did not return! The next morning General Lee sent in a Flag of truce with the body of the illustrious officer. Language will vainly endeavor to describe the grief either of the army or the people at this sad event.

A PIECE OF HISTORY FROM THE “WAR WITH THE SOUTH”, “WAR OF THE REBELLION”, “WAR BETWEEN THE STATES” or “SOUTHERN REBELLION”!

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