Union general and onetime commander of the Army of the Potomac; his distinctive whiskers were dubbed “sideburns” in his honor. Fountain pen signature, “A. E. Burnside, R. I.,” on an off-white album page. Double matted and framed with a portrait of Burnside in uniform, to an overall size of 12.5 x 17.25. In fine condition. R&R COA.