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Splendid carte view of Captain Frederick A. Morey of the hard fighting 125th New York Volunteer Infantry. Frederick would muster as a private with “D” Company in August, 1862. Just days later he would be promoted to hospital steward. Shortly after his promotion, Frederick would be counted among the large number of unfortunate troops forced to surrender at Harper’s Ferry on the 15th of September. Following his parole along with the rest of the men from the 125th, they would return to Virginia in November and serve in the Defenses of Washington until the following June. Morey would receive a promotion to sergeant major while serving here. On the 23rd of June they would be ordered to Gettysburg playing a significant role in the battle. Frederick had been promoted to 2nd lieutenant just days before and would help lead the men during the fight there. The regiment would suffer the loss of 139 men killed and wounded during the fray. From there the regiment would be engaged in a constant string of battles. Bristoe Station, Wilderness, Spotsylvania, North Anna and lastly for Frederick, Totopotomoy Creek. Promoted to 1st lieutenant earlier that year, he would receive a severe wound in his left elbow during the fight on May 30th. The wound would sideline Frederick for the rest of his enlistment while he recovered in a Union hospital. Despite his hospital stay, he would still be promoted to captain following the vacancy of Captain Frank Chamberlain. Frederick would be discharged for wounds received in January, 1865. This views bears a period ink signature across the front bottom reading “F. A. Morey Lieut 125th N.Y.V.”. In just over 2 years, Frederick had risen through the ranks from private to captain. Quite an accomplishment! Back marked out of New York.
