A poignant Civil War-era CDV size tintype portrait, identified on the back as "Uncle Elijah," who lost his hand at the Second Battle of Bull Run on August 29, 1862. The soldier, dressed in his military coat and cap, stands in a solemn and composed manner. The inscription on the reverse adds a personal touch, marking this image as not only a rare artifact of the war but also a family memento documenting the sacrifice made on the battlefield. Additionally, a green 3-cent revenue stamp affixed to the back suggests it was intended for formal distribution or preserved as a keepsake under post-war taxation regulations.