Union general (1805–1871) dubbed the Hero of Fort Sumter for refusing Confederate demands to surrender the fort and enduring two days of bombardment before finally submitting. Carte-de-visite photo bearing the backstamp of Broadbent & Co., Philadelphia, 2.5 x 4, signed and inscribed in ink on the reverse, “To Miss Mary McClellan from her friend, Robert Anderson, Phila. 16[?] Dec./61.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.
