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Lot 227: Gen. William Rosecrans Signed CDV

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Lot  227: Gen. William Rosecrans Signed CDV
<b>Autographs</b><hr><b>Union General Rosecrans Signed Photograph</b>

<b>WILLIAM S. ROSECRANS, Union General.</b>
Carte-de-visite Photograph Signed, 'W.S. Rosecrans' at the lower edge of the image, Choice Very Fine. The last name is somewhat light; otherwise, in excellent condition. Stamp of C.M. Bell of Washington, D.C. on front mount and back. Rosecrans led the Army of the Cumberland to victory at Stones River, for which he was given the Thanks of Congress. His defeat at Chickamauga cost him his command. Sanders has no listing for a signed photograph of Rosecrans, and only two are listed in American Book Prices Current since 1975. Rare.