Origi. Antique CIVIL WAR Engrav. - New York's 69th REGIMENT Returns from the War

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Original Antique Engraving - New York's 69th Regiment Returns
Title:  "Reception by the people of New York of the Sixty-Ninth Regiment, on their return from the seat of the war, escorted by the New York Seventh Regiment"
Caption beneath the image reads:  "The return home of the gallant Sixty-Ninth Regiment - composed entirely of Irish citizens - on Saturday, July 27th, 1861, was an ovation as warm and enthusiastic as their endurance and bravery deserved.  Their service of three months had been of infinite value to their country and honor to themselves and their State.  The Sixty-Ninth had rendered good service at Arlington Heights, and especially distinguished itself at the Battle of Bull Run.  On the morning of their arrival the streets were crowded with people, and the gallant fellows were greeted with shouts of applause along the whole line of march."
Published in 'Frank Leslie's Illustrated Leaders and Battle Scenes of the Civil War.' 1896, using the original artwork and text from their weekly newsletter of 1861.
Excellent condition.  A Full page print on the back side of the distribution of captured Confederate clothing to the poor residents of New Berne, North Carolina.
Image size:  9" x  14"   Full page sheet size:  10-3/4" x  15"
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Inv. No.  1704
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