Capt L.S. Van Vliet

This is a very nice CDV of Captain L.S. Van Vliet, circa 1863. Signed on front Very Cordially yours L.S. Van Vliet it measure approximately 2 3/8" x 4 1/4". Commissioned a Captain U.S. Volunteers in 1863 by Abraham Lincoln.
Backmark:Peplow & Balch, Artists Star Gallery, 221 Main St, Memphis, Tenn

He was in charge of General Grant's ammunition train, when the unsuccessful movement around the rear of Vicksburg was made.His principal service, however, was as adjutant quartermaster, at Memphis, Tennessee, in charge of river transportation, which responsible, onerous post he held for three years, furnishing transportation to Gen. Grant's army in its successful movement down the river against Vicksburg, and actively engaged in the important movements along the Mississippi.

His efficient services were recognized at Washington, and he was four times honorably mentioned in the quartermaster's reports to the secretary of war. Declining the recommendations proffered him for appointment to the regular army, Maj. Van Vliet remained at Memphis until the summer of 1866, when he was mustered out of the United States service, and returned to Wisconsin.

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