Union general (1824–1886) who distinguished himself in the Battle of Gettysburg and later commanded Custer and the 7th Cavalry against the Cheyenne in the disastrous 1867 campaign known as ‘Hancock’s War.’ Original 2.5 x 3.75 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Hancock in uniform, by P. Gutekunst of Philadelphia, signed in the lower portion of the image in black ink, “Winf. S. Hancock, Maj Genl. U.S.A.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
