This tintype is associated with Augustus F. He is most likely the Augustus mentioned in the note.
Romig was a private in the 147. Inside the case, written in pencil, Harrisburg Pa 1862.
There was a note tucked behind the tintype which indicates Augustus F. Kliese may have carried this image into battle with him.
Augustus you take Care of my Likeness and Show it to all my frinds and keep it in your possession if i should kild and Show it to the Little childer And if i have to die? Die as a good Union Solder and for my Contra. Tintype is a sixth plate.Tintype is in poor condition. It is oxidized and has bumps on the surface of the tintype (the close-up should show this). I welcome comments and questions. The item "Civil War Soldier tintype Levi J. Note GREAT CONTENT" is in sale since Monday, January 16, 2017.
This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\Civil War (1861-65)\Original Period Items\Photographs". The seller is "handmade_junque" and is located in Bakersfield, California.
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