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Grenville M. Dodge and Staff

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Grenville M. Dodge and Staff

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Auction Date:2012 Mar 14 @ 18:00 (UTC-5 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Union general (1831–1916). Organized a militia company called the "Council Bluffs Guards" in 1856. On July 6, 1861, he was mustered in as colonel of the 4th Iowa Infantry. In December 1864, U.S. Grant put him in command of the Department of Missouri and in February 1865, of the Department of Kansas. In these areas he operated against bands of guerrillas and hostile Indians with success. Dignified wet plate, albumen 4 x 2.5 carte-de-visite photo. Fantastic outdoor view of a seated General Dodge at left, wearing double breasted frock coat with rank of brigadier general. There are three staff officers also seated at the table with large maps laid out. Standing behind General Dodge are nine officers of his staff, all in uniform. Backmark: Howard & Hall, Corinth, Mississippi. In fine condition.