Brady, Mathew B. (ca. 1823-1896) As brigadier general, standing full length portrait with cape and hat in hand
High-resolution images are available to schools and libraries via subscription to American History, 1493-1943. Check to see if your school or library already has a subscription. Or click here for more information. You may also order a pdf of the image from us here.
Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.1433 Author/Creator: Brady, Mathew B. (ca. 1823-1896) Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: 1864/01 Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10 x 6.1 cm Order a Copy
Wearing his cape to obscure his rank, Meigs holds his hat in his right hand and the pommel of his sword in his left. Ink inscription on verso "Montgomery C. Meigs. Brig Genl V.Q.M.C. USA May 15, 1861" "Jan 1864" "Bvt Maj gen USA July 5, 1864. Retired Feb 6 1882 (over 62 years of age)." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E & HT Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."
Citation Guidelines for Online Resources
The copyright law of the United States (title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specific conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be “used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research.” If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of “fair use,” that user may be liable for copyright infringement. This institution reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law.