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Carte de visite of Brigadier General William S. Harney, seated with hands folded in lap, facing slightly right

Faint erroneous imprint on image "Maj General Banks." Ink inscription on verso "William S. Harney. Brigadier General U.S.A. June 14, 1858. 2nd. Lieut 1st U.S. inf. Feb. 13, 1818. Bv't Major general U.S.A. Mch 13, '65, for long and faithful service...

GLC05111.02.0454

Carte de visite of "Gen. George Hartsoff," bust portrait, facing forward

Rank insignia obscurred by vignette. Ink inscription on recto "Gen. Hartsoff [sic]." Graphite inscription on verso "Gen Hartsuff 1862." Photographers imprint on verso: "Charles D. Fredricks & Co., 'Specialite,' 587 Broadway, New York."

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Carte de visite, as brigadier general, seated 1/2 length view, holding hat, facing forward

Ink inscription on verso "Alexander Hays. Brigadier General Vols. & Capt. 16th Inf. U.S.A." "Jan. 1864." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait...

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Major General Samuel P. Heintzelman, seated 1/2 length, wearing sash, facing left

Graphite inscription on verso "63" "Heintzleman." Ink inscription on verso "Samuel P. Heintzelman. Major General Volunteers & Col. 17th & bv't Brig Gen. U.S.A." "1863." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway...

GLC05111.02.0468

Francis J. Herron, as major general, seated 3/4 length facing forward

Herron sits in a chair that has tassels on the armrests. His sword rests on the chair with the hilt just behind his left arm. Graphite inscription on verso "Gen Herron." Ink inscription on verso "F. J. Herron. Maj. Gen. Vols. U.S.A." "Oct. 1863."...

GLC05111.02.0469

As brigadier general, 3/4 length standing view with left hand behind his back

Ink inscription on verso "Edward W. Hinks. Brig. Gen. Vols. U.S.A." "1864." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

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As brigadier general, seated 1/2 length, holding sword across lap

Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862, by M.B. Brady, in the Clerk's office of the District Court of the District of Columbia." Graphite inscription on verso "Genl Jos. Hooker." Photographers imprint on verso:...

GLC05111.02.0472

As brigadier general, 3/4 standing, wearing sword, holding hat

With disheveled hair. Ink inscription on recto "Hooker." Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862, by M.B. Brady, in the Clerk's office of the District Court of the District of Columbia." Graphite inscription on verso...

GLC05111.02.0473

As major general, seated 1/2 length view, facing left

Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862, by M.B. Brady, in the Clerk's office of the District Court of the District of Columbia." Graphite inscription on verso "Gen Hooker." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published...

GLC05111.02.0474

As brigadier general, 3/4 standing with left hand behind back

Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862, by M.B. Brady, in the Clerk's office of the District Court of the District of Columbia." Graphite inscription on verso "Gen. Joe Hooker." Photographers imprint on verso:...

GLC05111.02.0476

As major general, 1/2 length portrait facing slightly left, wearing belt

Graphite inscription on verso "156." Ink inscription on verso "Oliver O. Howard. Maj. Gen. Vols. & Brig. Gen. and Bv't Maj. Gen. U.S.A." "1865." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic...

GLC05111.02.0488

Ruins of Fort Morgan, Alabama

Image shows exterior wall of Fort Morgan. Heavy artillery damage is evident. Graphite inscription on verso "Aug. 23, 1864" "1.75--." Ink inscription on verso "Fort Morgan, at the entrance of Mobile Bay, Ala., showing the effects of Farragut's...

GLC05111.02.1357

Fort Pulaski, Georgia

Image shows the top of an exterior wall of Fort Pulaski, with two cannon. One man stands in the distance looking at the camera. Artillery damage is evident in the wall. Graphite inscription on verso "Fort Pulaski--April 1862 T. O'Sullivan photo...

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Fort Pulaski, Georgia

Image shows a large group of people gathered in front of a 'covered way,' or tunnel, in Fort Pulaski. Graphite inscription on verso "A 'covered way' in Fort Pulaski April, 1862" "1.25--."

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Horses used by General U.S. Grant

Image shows three horses in a field. The reins of each horse are being held by a different handler. Graphite inscription on verso "1.50--" "S429" "June 1864 Horses Used by General Grant Left: 'Egypt' Center: 'Cincinatti' Right: 'Jeff Davis'...

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The Swamp Angel, a massive cannon

Ink inscription on recto "The Swamp Angel." Graphite inscription on verso "13" "1.50--" "Swamp Angel." Ink inscription on verso "'The Swamp Angel' distinguished in the bombardment of Charleston, S.C., from Folly Island by Quincy A. Gillmore. Maj...

GLC05111.02.1367

As Navy captain, seated 3/4 length portrait Napoleon pose

Ink inscription on verso "Dr. Wm. T. Hurd U.S. Navy Receiving Ship Ohio. Boston Navy Yard. Aug 4th 1862." Photographers imprint on verso: "G.H. Loomis, 7 Tremont Row, Boston. Photographs from Card to Life Size in the highest style of the art."

GLC05111.02.1391

As Marine lieutenant, standing full-length portrait

Subject is searing Chasseur hat, and holding his sword with both hands in front of himself. Graphite inscription on verso "Given March 1861" "Lt. Highee U.S.M.C."

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William Gaston Fay, in Navy uniform rank obscured, vignette bust portrait

Graphite inscription on verso "Wm. Gaston Fay Act. Asst. P.M. U.S. Navy" "Presented Jan. 10th '63."

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As brigadier general, standing full length portrait with cape and hat in hand

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....

GLC05111.02.1433

As lieutenant general, seated full length portrait with hand on table

General scott is seated in uniform, resting his right forearm on a small table, and holding his sword by its sheath in his left hand. Imprint on recto "Lieut. Gen. Winfield Scott. Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1862, by Chas. D...

GLC05111.02.1441

As major general, 1/2 length portrait

Graphite inscription on verso "**Book." Ink inscription on verso "Ethan Allen Hitchcock. Major General U.S. Vols. Feb. 10, 1862 (173)." Photographers imprint on verso: "Whipple, 96 Washington Street, Boston."

GLC05111.02.0963

Artistic rendering of New Ironsides Attack on Fort Sumpter

Ink inscription on recto "New Ironsides Moonlight Attack on Fort Sumpter. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1863, by Wm. H. Rease, in the Clerk's Office of the Disctrict Court of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania." Graphite...

GLC05111.02.0975

As secretary of war, vignette bust portrait

Graphite inscription on verso "Given Feb 7 1862" "Sec. of War Simon Cameron." Ink inscription on verso "Given Feb 7 1862."

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As first lieutenant, vignette bust portrait

Ink inscription on recto "Chas. A. Hale 1st Lt 5th Regt. U.S.V." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book" "Verna's" "$1.00." Ink inscription on verso "Yours &tc. Chas. A. Hale 1st Lt. 5th Regt. U.S.V. Lebanon N.H. Sept. 6. 1864." Photographers...

GLC05111.02.1006