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PHILIP KEARNY PHOTO

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PHILIP KEARNY PHOTO
<b>788. (PHILIP KEARNY) </b>(1815 - 1862) Union major general who served in Napoleon III's guard, lost an arm during the Mexican War, and led with distinction in the Peninsula campaign. He was killed at Chantilly. A neat war-date image showing Kearny as brigadier general, wearing a cape, Zouave style cap, and holding a cavalry sword in his remaining right arm. An ink inscription at bottom reads: "<i>Maj Gen Kearny killed</i>". Anthony by Brady backstamp. Image has been retouched and corners of mount rounded, else very good.<b>$100-150</b>