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Signed Photograph of Lt. James Porter, Killed at Little Big Horn
Signed photograph of Lt. James E. Porter, killed at Little Big Horn on June 25th, 1876.
Acquired at the Gettysburg Show, I was thrilled to be able to purchase it.

The frame is not included (too heavy to ship), and the shadow is yours truly taking the photo outside.
Mount and albumen measure 13" x 10" and is in fine condition. Great for any serious Seventh Cavalry collector.

$3995.00 plus shipping

James Ezekiel Porter (February 2, 1847-June 25, 1876) was one of General Custer's officers killed at the Battle of Little Bighorn, also known as Custer's Last Stand. James E. Porter was born in Strong, Maine, in 1846. He attended Bates College (called the Maine State Seminary until 1863) from 1862–1863 and then Norwich University from 1863-1864. Porter was then was appointed to West Point and graduated in 1869. He received a commission as a second lieutenant in the U.S. 7th Cavalry Regiment upon graduation. In 1872, Porter became a 1st lieutenant and was assigned to Troop I. He participated in "The Plains" Indian warfare from 1869 to 1876. On June 25, 1876, James Porter was killed in the Battle of the Little Bighorn under Brevet General Custer.