It seemed fitting to follow up the previous post about my first U.S.S.S. photo with the “second” one that rekindled and refocused my interest in collecting; a plain old undated, unsigned cdv that I found at a Red Lion, PA antique store sometime in the late 2000’s. I recognized him from an alternate uniformed cdv (at right), several duplicates of which currently reside in multiple collections including those of Rick Carlile and the U.S. Army Center of Military History at Carlisle, PA. I told more of finding the civilian-clothed cdv in the “Welcome!” link above.
Edward Dow was a 41 year old architect residing in Concord, New Hampshire when he was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant of Company G (NH) 2nd U.S.S.S. on September 26th, 1861. In my years of research I have unfortunately learned little detail of Dow’s short wartime service from either his own written accounts or those of the men who served in his company. Dow tendered his resignation in July 1862, a miserably humid and hot season for his regiment then encamped outside of Falmouth, VA as part of General Pope’s army. His resignation was accepted and Dow left the service on July 16th. During his five decades spent living in Concord Dow was a prominent Freemason, member of the city council, served in the state house of representatives, and was a former officer of the Grand Council of New Hampshire. As an architect his skill was well known; his most recognizable works include the State prison in Concord and Nesmith Hall at Durham, as well as many churches and public buildings in Lawrence, MA and Manchester, NH.
Brian T. White Collection
They Expect Wonders of Us 