Unidentified photographer / artist 1864 (ca) 37th Illinois Infantry
Carte de visite Larry Gottheim, Be-hold, Inc Courtesy of Larry Gottheim (Auction: March 13, 2008, 51, part 2 / lot 74)
CDV endorsed recto, "Yours Respectfully Gallio Furman Capt. 37 Ills Inftyà " Furman was made 1st Lieutenant on 7/20/62, and Captain on 6/25/64. This unit was called the "Fremont Rifles," and also "The Illinois Greyhounds" for their rapid March at Prairie Grove. They fought brilliantly at Pea Ridge, the Siege of Vicksburg, Morgan's Bend etc. Furman mustered out in Houston, Texas.
