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Date Original
1862 March 06
Description
Drawing, "The War in Arkansas - Brigadier-General Asboth and Staff, at the Battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas." Brigadier General Alexander Asboth, a former Hungarian soldier, joined the Union Army at the beginning of the war. Asboth is shown in the drawing with his setter, York, who was said to often accompany his master during battle.
Biographical/Historical Note
Featured in this drawing is U.S. Brigadier General Alexander Asboth. Born in Hungary, he was trained in the Hungary military academy and served in the Hungarian Army before immigrating to the United States in 1851. He commanded a division under John C. Fremont and Samuel Curtis, occupied both Bentonville and Fayetteville during the Arkansas campaign, and participated in the Battle of Pea Ridge. In 1866, President Andrew Johnson nominated him for the award of brevet grade Major General for his conduct during the war.
Physical Description
Document, 10.5" x 8.6"
Subjects
Civil War; Arkansas; Confederate States of America
Contributor
Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper
Geographical Area
Pea Ridge, Benton County (Ark.)
Language
English
Identifier
PHC00004808
Collection
PHC photo file
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, War Supplement, PHC photo file, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
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