Civil War CDV Identified 11th U.S. Infantry Officer

Civil War CDV Identified 11th U.S. Infantry Officer
Civil War CDV of Captain Edward Carlisle Boynton of the 11th United States Infantry. .Image bears a  J.Gurney & Son 707 Broadway N. Y. backmark. This image is identified on the reverse in pencil. Another view of Boynton can be found in the American Civil War Research Database. Captain Boynton graduated from their USMA West Point in 1846 and joined his regiment, the Second Artillery, then with General Taylor, in Mexico. He served with distinction throughout the Mexican War, first with Taylor on the Monterey line at the taking of Saltillo, and then with General Scott's army on the southern line, to the capture of the City of Mexico, taking part in the siege and capture of Veracruz, March 9th to 29th, 1847; the battle of Cerro Gordo, April 17 and 18 following; in the skirmish at Ocalaca, August 16, 1847; at the battle of Contreras, August 19 and 20, 1847; and the battle of Churubusco, August 20, where he was severely wounded, and was breveted Captain for gallant and meritorious conduct at those battles. Assigned to the 11th U.S.Infantry in September 1861, Boynton did not serve with the regiment during the Civil War. He was on detached service as Adjutant and Quartermaster for the United States Military Academy at West Point.  In-house shipping available. Pickup is Monday, Feb 17 from 11 am to 7 pm and Tuesday Feb 18 from Noon to 4 pm at our offices in Lancaster, OH 43130 (we moved! Just down the road) or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. We charge a $5/lot fee if you pick up on an alternate day. Once packed up we will send you an invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: shipping@burnsbid.com Sales tax will be collected on all Ohio bidders. If tax exempt, make sure your certification is submitted with the bid platform or submitted to us. TL27