Captain Augustus P. Piper, 39th Va. Cavalry CDV. Bust pose in frock coat resembling on e A.P. Hill wore. Period Ink inscription on the verso "Capt. A.P. Piper, Newberry, SC.” The 39^th was attached to General HQ, Army of Northern Virginia and served as Robert E. Lee's personal cavalry battle command and participated in every cavalry battle Lee was present from Fredericksburg to Appomattox. Back mark Clinedinst's Gallery of Fine Arts, Staunton, Va.