Shoulder-length, uncredited view of Moses B. Houghton, autographed in pencil below portrait as "Brvt. Brig. Genl. J.B. Houghton." A native of Orangeville, NY, Moses B. Houghton (1834-1903) enlisted in 5/61 at Grand Rapids, MI as a captain and was commissioned into Co. D, 3rd Michigan Infantry one month later. He was wounded in the thigh, likely at Fair Oaks, 5/31/62; promoted to major 9/1/62; lieutenant colonel 1/20/64; and brigadier general by brevet for "gallant and meritorious service" on 3/13/65. He mustered out 5/25/66 at Detroit, MI. While serving with the 3rd MI Infantry, Houghton and his fellow soldiers participated in several significant engagements, including the First and Second Battles of Bull Run, Chantilly, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Wilderness, and Cold Harbor. Condition: Even toning to CDV. Few light, scattered spots/stains. Penciled autograph light but legible. Light corner/edge wear to mount.
Shoulder-length, uncredited view of Moses B. Houghton, autographed in pencil below portrait as "Brvt. Brig. Genl. J.B. Houghton." A native of Orangeville, NY, Moses B. Houghton (1834-1903) enlisted in 5/61 at Grand Rapids, MI as a captain and was commissioned into Co. D, 3rd Michigan Infantry one month later. He was wounded in the thigh, likely at Fair Oaks, 5/31/62; promoted to major 9/1/62; lieutenant colonel 1/20/64; and brigadier general by brevet for "gallant and meritorious service" on 3/13/65. He mustered out 5/25/66 at Detroit, MI. While serving with the 3rd MI Infantry, Houghton and his fellow soldiers participated in several significant engagements, including the First and Second Battles of Bull Run, Chantilly, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Wilderness, and Cold Harbor. Condition: Even toning to CDV. Few light, scattered spots/stains. Penciled autograph light but legible. Light corner/edge wear to mount.
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