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Lot #1816
James B. McPherson

Killed in the Atlanta campaign

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Killed in the Atlanta campaign

Union general (1828–1864). He saw service at Forts Henry and Donelson, Shiloh, Corinth and Vicksburg. On March 26, 1864, he was given command of the Army of the Tennessee which he led in the subsequent campaign in northern Georgia. McPherson was killed before Atlanta on July 22, 1864. Scarce wet plate, albumen 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo. Bust view in uniform with rank of major general. Backmark: Morse's Gallery of the Cumberland, Nashville, Tennessee. In fine condition, with a few trivial surface marks. RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #384 - Ended March 22, 2012