Union general who was killed in action on May 5, 1864, in the Battle of the Wilderness. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Hays seated in a chair, his hat on his lap, by Brady, signed on the reverse in black ink, “Alex. Hays, Brig Genl Vols, U.S.A.” In fine condition, with pencil notations to lower border of front and a bit of light soiling. RR Auction COA.
