Union general (1817–1893) who was killed in Washington after an accidental shock from a cable car. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Townsend in uniform, by S. M. Fassett of Chicago, signed in the lower border in black ink, “E. D. Townsend, Brigd’r Genl U. S. A.” In fine condition, with silvering to dark areas of the image. RRAuction COA.
