Carte de visite, brigadier general, seated profile portrait, wearing sash across his chest
circa 1861-1865
Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
Kiernan received his commission as Brigadier General on 8/1/1863, retiring from the army 2/3/1864 due to health problems. Graphite inscription on verso "Aug 1868." Ink inscription on verso "James L Kiernan Brigadier General Vols. USA" "May 1864."...
GLC05111.02.0519