


(1833-1916) The famous Partisan Ranger. A lawyer, he became a private in the 1st Virginia Cavalry and fought at 1st Manassas in 1861. Commissioned a 1st lieutenant in Feb. 1862, he began scouting for Gen. J.E.B. Stuart shortly afterward, guiding him on his famous ride around McClellan in June. In Jan. 1863 he organized his &quot;Partisan Rangers&quot; and engaged in guerrilla warfare around the Loudon Valley of northern Virginia, and area that became known as &quot;Mosby's Confederacy.&quot; In March 1863 he captured Union General Edward H. Stoughton from his bed, uncovering the sleeping general he slapped him on his behind. A great deal of energy was spent by the Union army trying to track the elusive Mosby down, and many historians credit him for helping to prolong the life of the Confederacy. By war's end Mosby had attained the rank of colonel. Wearing a gray cape lined with scarlet, and a ostrich plume in his hat, he became one of the legendary figures of the Confederacy. After the war he returned to his law practice and became involved in Reconstruction politics.


Wet plate, albumen carte de visite photograph, mounted to 2 3/8 x 4 card. Very fine early war pose in Confederate uniform with rank of major. Top 2 corners of the mount are very slightly trimmed. Light age toning. Backmark: E. & H.T. Anthony, New York. Very desirable Confederate.