Emilius Small, Mount Vernon, ca. 1862

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Emilius Small, Mount Vernon, ca. 1862

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Emilius N. Small of Mount Vernon is shown in his infantry uniform when he was about 21.

He enlisted on August 14, 1862 as a sergeant and was mustered the same day into Company A of the 16th Maine Infantry. He was discharged for disability on March 2, 1863, but re-enlisted on December 11, 1863 as a sergeant major of the 2nd Maine Cavalry.

On January 1, 1865, he was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant and transferred from Field & Staff to Company M.

Small was mustered out on December 6, 1865 at Barnacus, Florida.

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About This Item

  • Title: Emilius Small, Mount Vernon, ca. 1862
  • Creator: Brady's National Photographic Galleries
  • Creation Date: circa 1862
  • Subject Date: circa 1862
  • Media: Photographic print
  • Dimensions: 10 cm x 6 cm
  • Local Code: Coll. 135, Box 1/20
  • Collection: Abner Ralph Small papers
  • Object Type: Image

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