CDV of Major Alexander Diven IL Chicago Merc Light Artillery

CDV of Major Alexander Diven served with the IL Chicago Merc Light Artillery and later the US Volunteers. The CDV backmark is Elmira, New York by W. J. Moulton. He was the son of Alexander Samuel Diven Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General, US Congressman. A successful lawyer who had practices in Elmira and Angelica, New York.
 
Residence Chicago, IL; a 22-year-old Bookkeeper.
Enlisted on 8/21/1862 at Chicago, IL as a Priv.
On 8/29/1862, he mustered into Illinois Chicago Merc Light Artillery.
He was discharged for promotion on 11/26/1862
On 11/26/1862, he was commissioned into US Volunteers Paymaster's Dept.
He resigned on 1/31/1865
Promotions:
Major 11/26/1862 (Major & Additional Paymaster)
He was described at enlistment as:
5' 8", dark complexion, dark eyes, black hair