Civil War Veteran and Amputee Henry A. Seaverns

 

Portrait showing Civil War veteran Henry A. Seaverns of the 11th and 39th Massachusetts Infantry Regiments. He stands in uniform in front of an American flag, steady on crutches, the result of wounds suffered during the war. His sword, canteen, and other equipment are set beside him, simple reminders of his time in the ranks. Like many Union veterans, Seaverns remained involved in postwar organizations that preserved the memory of the conflict and the cause for which they fought.