Notorious and aggressive Union general (1814-1879) who distinguished himself at the Battle of Williamsburg in 1862 and as a result was promoted to major general; later that year he led troops into battle at the Second Battle of Bull Run and Antietam. Desirable 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of an artistic profile portrait of 'Fighting Joe' in uniform, signed below in ink, "Joseph Hooker, Maj. Genl., Comdg.” Published by L. Prang & Co. of Boston. In very good to fine condition, with light soiling, skipping to the signature, and two unobtrusive diagonal creases.
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