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Item Number: cdv8013 |
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(1823-1874) Graduated 4th in the West Point class of 1846. He won two brevets and was severely wounded in the Mexican War. As chief engineer of the fortifications of Charleston Harbor, he was a leading participant in the bombardment of Fort Sumter. He later took part in General Burnside's North Carolina expedition, and commanded the Department of North Carolina, the Department of Ohio, the Department of the South, and the Department of Florida respectively.
Wet plate, albumen carte de visite photograph, mounted to 2 3/8 x 4 card. Excellent quality standing view in uniform with rank of major general, wearing kepi with U.S. hat wreath insignia with 2 stars. He is holding his gloves and cape. Backmark: E. & H.T. Anthony, New York, made from a photographic negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery. Very sharp image. Choice. |
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