Union general (1818–1893). At the beginning of the Civil War, Ingalls was appointed Chief Quarter Master of the Army of the Potomac. In 1864, his intimate friend and classmate, General U.S. Grant, appointed him chief quartermaster of all Union armies operating against Richmond. Brown leather-bound with gold gilt page ends and a brass latch and tab, 4 x 5, featuring 12 original carte-de-visite, and the second interior page has an excellent wartime signature in ink, "Rufus Ingalls, Bt. Maj. Genl., Qr. Mr."
The first interior page bears a label with General Rufus Ingalls written in another hand in period ink. Opposite the signature, on the facing page, is a half-view of Ingalls in uniform with rank of brigadier general, with a pencil notation on the reverse in another hand, “Army of the Potomac.” His name and rank are written in period ink on the bottom of the mount in another hand.
The second image features General Ingalls in uniform wearing his trademark Hardee hat, sitting in his carriage and holding the reins of his two horse team. Sitting behind him is his black servant boy, with a dog in the foreground next to the rear wheel of the carriage. There is a partial old ink label affixed to the album page which reads, “General R. Ingalls, carriage.”
The third image features an outdoor view of the general’s saddled horse. An orderly with a sword holds the reins of the horse.
The fourth image features another outdoor view, this one of a railroad supply train with numerous open box cars emblazoned with U.S.M.R.R. Several horse drawn, covered army wagons can be seen lined up next to the box cars. Written in period pencil on the reverse in another hand, “Rufus Ingalls, Chief Quartermaster, Army of the Potomac. Railroad supply trains.”
The fifth image is an outdoor view of a train engine with a telegraph pole and a large mountain in the background. Period pencil inscription on the reverse in another hand states, “Telegraph Service. Telegraph, Tennessee. Rufus Ingalls new telegraph line through the gap.”
The sixth image features an outdoor view of a family gathering with numerous men, women, and children as well as horses, wagons, etc. Period pencil inscription on the reverse in another hand reads, “Family Outing, Rufus Ingalls Friends & Family.”
The seventh image features a portrait of Mrs. Rufus Ingalls. Full standing view posing in front of a studio background. Backmark: J. Hinch, Photographer, Thomaston, Maine.
The eigth image is a portrait of the daughter of General Ingalls. Seated view with one arm resting on a table at her side. Backmark: G.W. Tuttle, Photographer, Thomaston, Maine.
The ninth image is a very interesting outdoor view of a group of Native American women in and around a tent with some baskets visible. Lone man stands at left of the view. Period pencil inscription on the reverse in another hand reads, “Ingalls Quartermaster Ladies.”
The tenth image features a portrait of J. A. Seibert. Imprint on the front mount, J.A. Seibert, with his Saint Louis, Missouri address. Seibert was a known Civil War photographer operating in St. Louis. Period pencil inscription on the reverse in another hand reads, “J.A. Seibert.”
The eleventh image features a portrait of an unidentified Union officer. Heavily bearded officer wearing a single breasted frock coat with shoulder straps. “E.E. Smith” is written in pencil on the reverse in another hand.
And the final image is a portrait of an unidentified Union private. Standing view in uniform. Backmark: Holmes Park Gallery, Photographs & Ambrotypes, No. 303 Broadway, NY.
Light wear to the cover, a slightly loose, but intact spine, light toning, and a few small tears to the edges and picture windows, otherwise fine condition. Extremely rare opportunity to own the personal carte-de-visite album of this important Union Civil War General and career US Army officer.
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