Sixth Plate Ambrotypes of CSA Soldiers from the 36th Alabama Regiment, Including Pvt. Morgan Shuttleworth, DOW 

A pair of exquisite sixth plate ambrotypes depicting a pair of Alabama Confederate brothers wearing identical early war uniforms. The intense bearded man on the left has inscribed his name—M. Shuttleworth—vertically on the plate while the unidentified soldier on the right, likely a brother, displays a large D-guard Bowie knife and small pocket pistol with an equally intimidating demeanor. The pre-war militia jackets are made of dark cloth with three rows of seven buttons. The collar and cuffs are trimmed with red tinted tape as are the shoulders. Morgan Shuttleworth (also spelled Shettleworth) is listed in CWSS as a Private in Company H, 36th Alabama. No one else with that surname—referring to the unknown brother—is found on the regimental roster. Shuttleworth/Shettleworth is not found in HDS under the 36th Alabama. Previous research presumably from the National Archives relates that Morgan Shuttleworth had been a POW exchanged in May 1864, then hospitalized for gunshot wounds possibly sustained at the battle of Resaca. That Shuttleworth later “died of wounds” cannot be verified as the National Archives documents do not accompany the lot.

The 36th Alabama was organized at Mount Vernon in May 1862 and was initially engaged in building fortifications before joining the Mobile garrison. In May 1863 the regiment took the field with the Army of Tennessee and thereafter fought in every major battle from Chickamauga through Nashville, ending the war in the defenses at Spanish Fort with most of survivors becoming prisoners.

A truly superb pair of related Confederate images in nearly pristine condition except for a few minor scuffs caused by the brass mat. Lighting is perfect with strong clarity. EXC. The brothers are housed in a fine black Union case featuring The Faithful Hound (Krainik 89) with minor corner damage. Case with unknown “CPC-96-97” code applied to back edge.