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#10145 Disabled Soldier on Mule 1/2 plate tintype of
a man in civilian clothes sitting astride a mule
holding crutches in his hand. Wooden shingled
buildings are visible in the background. Inside the
case we read this inscription.”Tent 5 B.F. Stanley,
Morse & Peaslee Army Photographers, D. H. Levin
Operator. The only 2 B.F. Stanley's in the database
a guy from the 4th Missouri State Militia Cav. and a
guy from the 18th Michigan Infantry. So...he may
not be a soldier or perhaps he is one of these two
guys I simply do not know. Priced accordingly. Full
case in excellent condition. $775.00
Benjamin F. Stanley
Residence was not listed;
Enlisted as a Private (date unknown).
Intra Regimental Company Transfers:
* from company D to company B
He also had service in:
"D" Co. MO 4th SM Cavalry
Or
Benjamin F. Stanley
Residence Fairfield MI; 24 years old.
Enlisted on 8/6/1862 at Fairfield, MI as a
Musician.
On 8/26/1862 he mustered into "I" Co. MI 18th
Infantry
He was Mustered Out on 6/26/1865 at Nashville,
TN