James Archer (1823-1904) was a portrait-painter, born in Edinburgh. His best-known work includes children and people in costume as its subjects. 1823 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1904 is a leap year starting on a Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Edinburghs location in Scotland Edinburgh viewed from Arthurs Seat. ...
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A lawyer and Mexican War veteran, JamesArcher resigned his captain's commission in the regular army on March 14, 1861, to receive the same rank in the Confederate service two days later.
Archer's commands in the Army of Northern Virginia included: Tennessee Brigade, A. Hill's Division June 3-July 1862); Tennessee Brigade, A. Hill's Division, Jackson's Corps (July 27, 1862-May 30, 1863); Tennessee Brigade, Heth's Division, A. Hill's Corps (May 30-July 1, 1863); and Archer's and Walker's Brigades, Heth's Division, A. Hill's Corps (August 19-October 24, 1864).
Later exchanged, Archer was ordered to the Army of Tennessee for duty on August 9, 1864, but he was redirected to the Army of Northern Virginia 10 days later.
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