(1814-1879) Graduated in the West Point class of 1837. He displayed a gallant record in the Mexican War. A solid combat officer, Hooker fought in the Peninsular campaign, the Seven Days battles, 2nd Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, where he commanded the Army of the Potomac, and the Atlanta campaign. His sobriquet was, "Fighting Joe" Hooker. Wet plate, albumen carte de visite photograph, mounted to 2 3/8 x 3 7/8 card. Mount has been very slightly trimmed. Bust view in uniform with rank of major general. Period ink ID on the front. Backmark: Henry Ulke, 278 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. Very fine image. |
