Governor of the state of Rhode Island from 1860 to 1863, and US Senator from 1863 to 1875. He also participated in the First Battle of Bull Run during the Civil War. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait by Brady of Washington, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “W. Sprague, RI.” Light toning and soiling to borders, and some trivial speckling to image, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.