Beschreibung:

Uncredited CDV of Daniel Heath Powers, with period ink identification on verso, "Lieut. Powers, 6th Mich. Cav., Prisoner at Richmond." The 6th Michigan Cavalry was part of Custer's celebrated Michigan Cavalry Brigade, seeing action under Custer at Hanover, Hunterstown, Gettysburg, and other major battles throughout the duration of the war. Powers enlisted at Grand Rapids, MI as a 1st sergeant 9/62 and mustered into Co. B, 6th MI Cavalry; promoted to 1st lieutenant 4/63; captain, 7/63; taken POW 6/11/64 at Trevilian Station, VA, and confined at Macon, GA and Columbia, SC; discharged 7/64. Condition: Some toning to CDV, few scattered spots on image and mount.