Lawyer, politician, and soldier from Maine who served as a Union general (1839–1907). Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Fessenden in uniform by B. F. Smith & Son of Portland, Maine, signed on the reverse in black ink, “Francis Fessenden, Brig. General.” Light scattered toning and soiling, and silvering to dark areas of the image, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
