Rare large framed albumen of Capt F B Hosford 2nd Ct Heavy Artillery KIA at Cedar Creek presented by his wife to her sister with inscription and revenue stamp.  
 
Benjamin F. Hosford
Residence Winchester, CT.
Enlisted on 4/23/1861 as a Priv.
On 5/7/1861, he mustered into "F" Co. Connecticut 2nd Infantry.
He was Mustered Out on 8/7/1861 at New Haven, CT
On 9/11/1862, he was commissioned into "E" Co. Connecticut 2nd Heavy Artillery.
He was Killed on 10/19/1864 at Cedar Creek, VA
Promotions:
1st Lieut 9/11/1862 (As of Co. E 2nd CT Heavy Artillery)
Capt 3/29/1864 (As of Co. D)
Intra-regimental company transfers
3/29/1864 From company E to company D
 

Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
Connecticut: Record of Service of Men during War of Rebellion