This product is an original CDV depicting Major General Samuel Peter Heintzelman from the Union Army during the Civil War. The photograph captures a significant historical figure and event from the conflict. As a piece of militaria, this CDV holds historical value and serves as a unique collectible item from the United States during the Civil War era.
Samuel Peter Heintzelman (September 30, 1805 – May 1, 1880) was a United States Army general. He served in the Seminole War, the Mexican–American War, the Yuma War and the Cortina Troubles. During the early months of the American Civil War, he was a prominent figure, rising to the command of a corps.