Union general (1826–1885). Hailed at the beginning of the Civil War as the "Young Napoleon." He was defeated for the presidency in 1864 by Abraham Lincoln. Wet plate, albumen 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo. Full standing view in uniform with rank of major general, wearing kepi and holding field glasses. Backmark: J. Taylor's Photographic Studio, 191 6th Avenue near 13th Street, New York. In fine condition, with a few light surface marks and trivial silvering to some of the darker areas of the image. RRAuction COA.
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