Gettysburg CDV of Captain Isaiah Uffendill 84th New York Infantry Regiment

This rare carte de visite (CDV) features Isaiah Uffendill, a distinguished officer of the famed 84th New York Infantry Regiment—better known as the 14th Brooklyn or the "Red Legged Devils"—who served with valor throughout the Civil War, including a prominent role at the Battle of Gettysburg.
 
The portrait depicts Uffendill in Union officer's uniform,in his regulation frock coat with shoulder straps and sword. The image retains strong clarity, good contrast, and fine detail in the facial features, buttons, and insignia.
 
The CDV is in good overall condition, showing only light, even wear consistent with age and period handling, minor edge rubbing that does not detract from the central portrait. No major creases, tears, heavy soiling, or significant blemishes are present. The reverse is blank with no studio backmark.
 
Isaiah Uffendill, aged 34 at enlistment (born circa 1827), enrolled on April 18, 1861, at Brooklyn, New York, to serve three years. He mustered in as First Lieutenant of Company B, 84th New York Infantry (14th Brooklyn), on May 18, 1861. He was promoted to Captain on August 29, 1862, and mustered out with the regiment on June 6, 1864, at New York City. For his gallant and meritorious service, he received a brevet promotion to Major on March 13, 1865.
 
The 84th New York (14th Brooklyn) earned legendary status as one of the most reliable and brave regiments in the Army of the Potomac. Recruited primarily from Brooklyn abolitionists, the unit retained its distinctive red trousers and "Red Legged Devils" nickname from its pre-war militia days. At Gettysburg(July 1–3, 1863), where the regiment entered with about 356 men under Colonel Edward B. Fowler, the 14th Brooklyn fought actively on all three days—a distinction shared by few units.
 
- On July 1, they engaged early near McPherson's Ridge and Reynolds Grove, then charged Joseph R. Davis' Mississippi Brigade at the railroad cut west of Seminary Ridge alongside the Iron Brigade (including the 6th Wisconsin), capturing prisoners and flags while helping stabilize the Union line. They held until the I Corps retreat through Gettysburg, conducting a fighting withdrawal to Culp's Hill.
- On July 2 evening, while reinforcing XII Corps positions on Culp's Hill, they halted Edward Johnson's Confederate advance toward the Baltimore Pike with timely fire, preventing a breakthrough.
- On July 3, they reinforced trenches on Culp's Hill, fighting in reserve during the repulse of attacks there.
 
The regiment suffered heavy casualties at Gettysburg: approximately 217 total (around 13 killed, 13 mortally wounded, 6 officers and 87 enlisted wounded, and 98 missing/captured), reflecting the intensity of July 1 combat. Their gallantry is commemorated by three monuments on the battlefield: near the railroad cut (Reynolds Avenue), the initial engagement area (Meredith Avenue), and Culp's Hill (Slocum Avenue).
 
Uffendill and his regiment served through major campaigns, including Second Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and the early Overland Campaign, before mustering out in mid-1864 (veterans and recruits transferred to the 5th New York Veteran Infantry). The 14th Brooklyn remains an enduring symbol of Brooklyn Civil War pride.
 
This well-documented CDV of a key officer from one of the war's most storied regiments—tied directly to Gettysburg's pivotal actions—would be an outstanding addition to collections of identified Union officers, New York volunteers, the 14th Brooklyn / 84th New York, Gettysburg material, I Corps / Iron Brigade associations, or breveted leaders.