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

  

1800s Union General Elwell S Otis Autographed Signed Cut Civil War, measures 2" x 3". (March 25, 1838 - October 21, 1909) was a. During the American Civil War Otis was appointed captain in the 140th New York Regiment. He fought at the battles of Fredericksburg.

On December 23, 1864 he was promoted to lieutenant colonel of his regiment. The regiment's colonel was killed and Otis assumed command. He fought in all the battles of the. During the Siege of Petersburg, he assumed command of the 1st Brigade, 2nd Division in. 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. Of volunteers for actions at the Chappell House (battle of Peebles Farm). Otis eventually recovered and was appointed lieutenant colonel of the.