Union general (1818–1862). appointed colonel of the 79th New York Infantry, known as the "Highlanders." He was killed instantly by a bullet through the temple at the Battle of Chantilly, Virginia. Rare bust portrait of Stevens on a 6.5 x 8.75 sheet of sensitized paper made from the collodian negative, circa 1857, signed under the image in black ink, “Isaac I. Stevens,” with “Washn Terr’y,” in another hand under his signature. Hair and facial features have been retouched and page is affixed to a slightly larger sheet. Aforementioned retouching and scattered soiling, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.
