Confederate general (1829–1911) who was well noted as a civil engineer and constructed the military fortifications that protected some of the Confederacy's most important seaports. Original war-dated 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo, signed below the image in black ink, “Head Qr Trans Min: Dept, Shreveport, La. 1864. Very Rspy, Your obt Sevt, W. R. Boggs, Brig Genl & Chief of Staff.” Light toning and foxing to borders and image, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.