GDG- Elwell Stephen Otis, 140th New York

[Maria Gross]

I am pleased to announce that my article about a Moore Seven Shooter
revolver presented to Captain Elwell Stephen Otis of the 140th New York will
be the cover story for the upcoming issue (November, 2006) of THE GUN REPORT
magazine. Otis had a spectacular career during his 40 years of service
(1862-1902) and would rise to the rank of major general. He fought on Little
Round Top, was shot in the face at Petersburg, fought during the Indian
Wars, including the Little Bighorn Campaign. He was the organizer and first
commander of the present day Army's Command and General Staff College at
Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, military govorner of the Philippines during the
Philippine Insurrection, and was awarded three brevets during his service.
To think that this revolver may have been with him on LRT makes it really
special.

Here's a couple of sneek peek photos.

http://home.att.net/~confederate/otisgrp.jpg

http://home.att.net/~confederate/otisdocs.jpg

John Gross
confederate at att.net