Union cavalry officer (1826-1863) whose troops fired the first shots at Gettysburg. He fell ill shortly thereafter, likely stricken with typhoid, and passed away before the year's end. Fantastic unsigned 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of John Buford in uniform, striking a serious pose while seated in his Union frock coat. Published by E. & H. T. Anthony of New York, from a “Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery." In fine condition, with some scattered small stains.
