Killed in action at Petersburg, Virginia in 1865

Commanded the 3rd Corps, Army of Northern Virginia at Gettysburg

1862 imprint

(1847-1865) "A.P." Hill graduated in the West Point class of 1847, and served in the Mexican & Seminole Wars. He was Colonel of the 13th Virginia Infantry in 1861. Appointed brigadier general on February 26, 1862; Hill distinguished himself at Williamsburg, and in the Virginia Peninsular campaign; during the 7 Days battles his command was a tower of strength; he fought at Cedar Mountain; Sharpsburg; Fredericksburg; Chancellorsville; Gettysburg; the Wilderness; Petersburg; and Cold Harbor. He was killed on April 2, 1865, during the fall of Petersburg, Virginia.

Wet plate, albumen carte de visite photograph, mounted to 2 3/8 x 4 card. Chest up view in double breasted brigadier general's uniform coat with epaulettes. 1862 E. Anthony, New York imprint on the front mount. Back mark: Published by E. & H.T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. Always a very desirable Confederate general to collect material on.