1800s Union General Elwell S Otis Autographed Signed Cut Civil War for Sale

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1800s Union General Elwell S Otis Autographed Signed Cut Civil War For Sale

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1800s Union General Elwell S Otis Autographed Signed Cut Civil War :
$592.03

1800s Union General Elwell S Otis Autographed Signed Cut Civil War, measures 2\" x 3\"

Elwell Stephen Otis (March 25, 1838 – October 21, 1909) was a United States of America General who served in the Philippines late in the Spanish–American War and during the Philippine–American War.

During the American Civil War Otis was appointed captain in the 140th New York Regiment. He fought at the battles of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. On December 23, 1864 he was promoted to lieutenant colonel of his regiment. At the Battle of Spotsylvania the regiment\'s colonel was killed and Otis assumed command. He fought in all the battles of the Overland Campaign. During the Siege of Petersburg, he assumed command of the 1st Brigade, 2nd Division in V Corps leading it into action at the battle of Peebles\' Farm. During this battle he was severely wounded effectively ended his field career during the Civil War. He was promoted to brevet brigadier general of volunteers for actions at the Chappell House (battle of Peebles Farm). Otis eventually recovered and was appointed lieutenant colonel of the 22nd U.S. Infantry in 1867.