Capt. George A. Custer & Lt. James B. Washington

[Zuzah]

Fair Oaks, Va., Lt. James B. Washington, a Confederate prisoner, with Capt. George A. Custer of the 5th Cavalry, U.S.A. - Custer and Washington had been classmates together at West Point before the war broke out, and when Custer heard of the capture of his old friend, he requested Washington be his aide during his time in captivity.

 

[War Horse]

Incredible!!!!!

 

[Zuzah]

Incredible!!!!!

Thank you.

 

[War Horse]

Thank you.

You're welcome, just wondering did you do the work for the recent History Channel Series?

 

[alexjack]

This was one of the very first photographs of the ACW that I ever saw, many years ago in a book by Winston Churchill. Thanks for bringing it to life.

 

[Zuzah]

You're welcome, just wondering did you do the work for the recent History Channel Series?

Yes, I contributed a little over 100 images for the show.

 

[War Horse]

Yes, I contributed a little over 100 images for the show.

I got to watch the last episode and I thought you must have provided at least some of the photo's. Congratulations on an excellent job!

 

[Zuzah]

I got to watch the last episode and I thought you must have provided at least some of the photo's. Congratulations on an excellent job!

Thank you, though a lot of the credit should go to David (Civilwarin3d) as well, he offered tremendous help to me, and a lot of images to the show, too.

 

[War Horse]

Thank you, though a lot of the credit should go to David (Civilwarin3d) as well, he offered tremendous help to me, and a lot of images to the show, too.

Well then Congrats to you both. I had a tin type taken in Gettysburg off of Baltimore st. The owner of the shop does work for the movies. Do you know who I am talking about and have you worked with him? Very nice guy! I have his card at home but can't remember the name of his shop.

 

[reading48]

Nice one Zuzah, You are a very gifted person with the restoration/colorization of the work you do.

 

[FarawayFriend]

Thank you, though a lot of the credit should go to David (Civilwarin3d) as well, he offered tremendous help to me, and a lot of images to the show, too.

Sorry to interfere, but isn't David' s profile name civilwarincolor?

And a great job again, wery well done!! And the story behind the picture is also incredible! Thanks for the photo and the story! Both great!

 

[Northern Light]

Very nice indeed, Zuzah! Whenever I see this photo, I wonder how Washington felt about having his captivity immortalized. I also find the composition interesting. Custer is positioned forward and over Washington, as if to emphasize who is "on the top rail". Maybe he is just trying to balance himself, but I wonder. As well, doesn't Custer have a large head? He makes Washington look absolutely tiny!

 

[Rio Bravo]

Excellent work Zuzah ! Like alexjack said this was the first photograph I ever saw of the ACW and it has remained one of my favourite. What became of Lt Washington I wonder. Did he survive the war ? Can anyone help in finding this out ?

 

[Northern Light]

Excellent work Zuzah ! Like alexjack said this was the first photograph I ever saw of the ACW and it has remained one of my favourite. What became of Lt Washington I wonder. Did he survive the war ? Can anyone help in finding this out ?

James Baroll Washington
Birthdate: August 26, 1839
Birthplace: Baltimore, MD, USA
Death: Died March 6, 1900 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Immediate Family:
Son of Lewis William Washington and Mary Ann Washington
Husband of Jane Bretney Washington
Father of William Lanier Washington; Benjamin Cabell Washington; Lewis William Washington and Mary Washington
Brother of George Corbin Washington; George Corbin Washington; Mary Ann Washington and Eliza Ridgely Beall Washington
Half brother of William de Hertburn Washington and Betty Lewis Washington

 

[rhettbutler1865]

Thanks, Zuzah! I have this inB&W, in my study--it's a great photo made even better by you! This is on a book I can't find right now--is it something like "A Civil War Journal?"

 

[Zuzah]

Thank you for all the compliments, I'll go one by one, I've been in class all day, so I've missed a lot of replies!

Sorry to interfere, but isn't David' s profile name civilwarincolor?

And a great job again, wery well done!! And the story behind the picture is also incredible! Thanks for the photo and the story! Both great!

It is, I am absolutely horrible with names, I called a friend of mine by the wrong name for 6 months until it finally stuck. Not a proud moment.

Nice one Zuzah, You are a very gifted person with the restoration/colorization of the work you do.

Thank you very much!

Well then Congrats to you both. I had a tin type taken in Gettysburg off of Baltimore st. The owner of the shop does work for the movies. Do you know who I am talking about and have you worked with him? Very nice guy! I have his card at home but can't remember the name of his shop.

I can't say I have heard of him, it sounds interesting - if you ever get the name, let me know!

 

[rickvox79]

James Baroll Washington
Birthdate: August 26, 1839
Birthplace: Baltimore, MD, USA
Death: Died March 6, 1900 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Immediate Family:
Son of Lewis William Washington and Mary Ann Washington
Husband of Jane Bretney Washington
Father of William Lanier Washington; Benjamin Cabell Washington; Lewis William Washington and Mary Washington
Brother of George Corbin Washington; George Corbin Washington; Mary Ann Washington and Eliza Ridgely Beall Washington
Half brother of William de Hertburn Washington and Betty Lewis Washington

I wonder how long he was in captivity and if paroled what his highest ranking was afterwards?

 

[Northern Light]

I wonder how long he was in captivity and if paroled what his highest ranking was afterwards?

I didn't read all of this article yet, but thought it interesting.
Apparently Custer's friend was related to George Washington.
http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/02/15/the-confederate-washingtons/

 

[rickvox79]

I didn't read all of this article yet, but thought it interesting.
Apparently Custer's friend was related to George Washington.
http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/02/15/the-confederate-washingtons/

Claymont, a mansion as big as a modern hotel, was a breeding ground for rebellion. James Washington of Claymont rode with his older brothers Bushrod and George in the 12th Virginia Cavalry and later joined Confederate Col. John Mosby's Rangers, who bedeviled Union Gen. Phil Sheridan and his subordinate, George Custer (now a general). James and his cousin Herbert Lee Alexander, who had grown up with him at Claymont, were captured trying to blow up a railroad bridge. Imprisoned at Fort McHenry in Baltimore, James died of typhoid fever in the waning days of the war. Alexander survived the war, only to die of tuberculosis a year later. Both are buried at Zion.

Hmmm maybe this isn't the same one then? Since it says he died of typhoid while in prison.

 

[Northern Light]

Claymont, a mansion as big as a modern hotel, was a breeding ground for rebellion. James Washington of Claymont rode with his older brothers Bushrod and George in the 12th Virginia Cavalry and later joined Confederate Col. John Mosby's Rangers, who bedeviled Union Gen. Phil Sheridan and his subordinate, George Custer (now a general). James and his cousin Herbert Lee Alexander, who had grown up with him at Claymont, were captured trying to blow up a railroad bridge. Imprisoned at Fort McHenry in Baltimore, James died of typhoid fever in the waning days of the war. Alexander survived the war, only to die of tuberculosis a year later. Both are buried at Zion.

Hmmm maybe this isn't the same one then? Since it says he died of typhoid while in prison.

No, it is the same guy, so I am not sure what is going on with that! Okay:
"Lewis's son, James Barroll Washington, naturally joined the Confederate Army. A West Pointer, he served as aide-de-camp to Gen. Joseph E. Johnston. He was captured during the Battle of Seven Pines and posed for a picture with Union Capt. George Armstrong Custer before being released to rejoin the Confederate Army. He survived the war."