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The attached photo provides an interesting view of Illinois troops in the field, ca. Fall 1862. This view is of the 13th Illinois and shows a predominance of sack coats, but also an "Illinois" shell jacket and a grey state issue frock coat with shoulder straps (man on the right). The shell jacket appears to have two external pockets. The frock coat was known to have been issued to the13th as part of its initial issue but one would not expect it to have survived so long. The "yipes, stripes" shirt on one fellow is also worthy of note. Some of these guys definitely present a "sad sack" appearance, but one can bet they were tough as shoe leather.
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Bob Williams
26th North Carolina Troops
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Great photo! thanks for posting for our viewing pleasure.:)Jesse Parsons
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Cool pic.
I remember this debate years ago.
He seems to be leaning on a stick or cane.
Nice mix of clothing
BrendanComment
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Note also that even though they seem to be facing the sun, they have their hats pushed back on their heads so the brim will not cover their faces and obscure their likenesses when viewed by the folks back home.
Steve SullivanComment
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I've seen it before but where'd you find this copy? Online?
There are also images (studio) of 13th Ill. soldiers wearing what looks like the 'New York-militia style' (my phrasing) short jacket. Trimmed with epaulettes.
Neat,John Pillers
Looking for images/accounts of 7th through 12th Ill. Inf. regiments from April 1861 - April 1862
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Is this one of the images you mentioned John? As can be seen, the uniform is very similar to the NY State issue jackets. Wasn't there a thread going on this topic a few years ago?
Unidentifed member of Company D, 13th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, circa February 1862.
Courtesy of the Rock Island Arsenal MuseumScott Cross
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straight from the source
Thanks Scott, that is one of the very images.
Good eye!
:)John Pillers
Looking for images/accounts of 7th through 12th Ill. Inf. regiments from April 1861 - April 1862
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great shot of those Illinois troops! they look like some hardened western vets! i love it![FONT=Arial Narrow][SIZE=4][B]David Wellerding[/B][/SIZE][/FONT]
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