Union general (1813–1864) who was killed by Confederate sharpshooters at the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, ironically while berating his men for hiding from the enemy fire. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Sedgwick in uniform, by Rockwood of New York, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “John Sedgwick, Maj. General, U.S.A.” Scattered soiling and light corner tip and border dings, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
