Warrenton, Va. Maj. Charles J. Whiting, Capt. James E. Harrison, and Capt. Wesley W. Owens of the 5th U.S. Cavalry

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Warrenton, Va. Maj. Charles J. Whiting, Capt. James E. Harrison, and Capt. Wesley W. Owens of the 5th U.S. Cavalry

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Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882, photographer
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1862 November

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A group portrait glass plate negative of Union Major Charles Jarvis Whiting, Lieutenant James E. Harrison, and Captain Wesley W. Owens in uniform in front of a tent

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Group portrait glass plate negative of soldiers in uniform

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Glass plate negative

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Library of Congress
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Major Charles Jarvis Whiting
(? - 1890)
Home State: Maine
Education: US Military Academy, West Point, NY, Class of 1835;Class Rank: 4
Command Billet: Brigade Commander
Branch of Service: Cavalry
Unit: 1st Brigade, Cavalry Division
Lieutenant James E. Harrison
(1829 - 1867)
Home State: District Of Columbia
Command Billet: Company Officer
Branch of Service: Cavalry
Unit: 5th United States Cavalry
On the Campaign-He received a second brevet, to Lieutenant Colonel for his service at Antietam.
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