Navy midshipman during the Civil War (1848–1937) who went on to marry William T. Sherman’s daughter and held several presidential appointed ambassador posts. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Gutekunst of Philadelphia, signed on the reverse in black ink, “Your true friend, A. M. Thackara, Mid. USN.” In fine condition, with a couple light creases and pencil notations to bottom of reverse. RR Auction COA.
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