Photographs of Generals & Indians

Commander of Fort Sumter, forced to surrender at outbreak of war. Anthony/Brady [this will be used throughout to indicate a carte published by E. Anth

Born in Hungary. Wounded at Pea Ridge and Marianna, later became U.S. minister to the Argentine Republic and Uruguay. By Brady. Strong [3+]

Wounded at Cedar Mountain. Siege of Port Hudson. Vignetted bust by Anthony/Brady. Oval stamp on verso for “Cole, Saunders & Co., Army News Agent...

Important leader of Pennsylvania Cavalry units. Consular service in Canada after the War. By R. W. Addis, Washington. Foxing in background. Top of mou

Pre-war activities in Florida and Texas. Many successful engagements during the war. [Note: I am not detailing the Civil War service. It will be famil

After the war he had a major political career in Massachusetts. Knees-up as Major General by Anthony/Brady. Upper tips of mount just lightly clipped.

His career was with coastal and river engineering projects, before, during and after the war. Anthony/Brady with orange 2 cent proprietary stamp on ve

Fought in the war against the Seminoles in 1852, and other pre-War service in Kansas. Commanded the northern frontier in the 1879 Fenian uprising. Sea

His pre-War activities included service in Colorado "where he is reputed to have provoked a Kiowa-Comanche uprising by killing Kiowa Chief Big ...

His major service was in the area of engineering, but he also commanded actions in western Virginia. Seated waist-up portrait by Anthony/Brady, with o

The great Confederate general is shown here, because he has not yet donned his Confederate uniform. This CDV by Silsbee, Case, Boston, seems to have b

Colonel of the 4th Maine Volunteer Infantry. Pen inscription on mount recto says "Killed at Fredricksburg." He fought at Fredricksburg, wa...

Fought in many major battles including Gettysburg. Died of malaria in 1864. Vignetted profile by Brady. Trivial wrinkle at very top edge. [3]

Brother of Lincoln's Postmaster-General. Much political activity in Missouri in support of Lincoln before the War, he returned to Missouri polit...

Born in Germany, he was expelled for activities in the 1848 Revolution. Full standing portrait with sword by Anthony/Brady. [4-]

He had a rich and controversial role in the war. Fine full-standing portrait by J. E. McLees, Artist, Philadelphia, with imprinted 1862 copyright info

(Note. The original identification of Don Carlos Buell was an error.) Webster led the 12th Mass. at Manassas, where he was mortally wounded August 30

Colonel of the 27th Illinois, with much later service. This is a vignetted bust by J. F. Ryder, Cleveland. Edges of mount neatly trimmed. [3-]

One of the major and controversial generals. Active in Rhode Island politics after the war. Knees-up portrait by D. Appleton, NY with their 1861 copyr

Another of the significant Union officers, he was active in politics before and after the war. Waist-up seated portrait by Anthony/Brady. [3]

Severely wounded at Gettysburg. Composer of "Taps," active in business and diplomacy. This full standing studio portrait by Anthony/Brady...

Fought against the Indians in Florida and the South, fought in the war against Mexico, and in the West. At the start of the Civil War he was in comman

He had a lot of significant activity in pre-War conflicts with the Indians in the West, and returned to Western duty after the War. Forceful waist-up

(Note: this is not Eugene Asa Carr. I had originally transposed the two Carrs by a sleepy mistake.) Significant command at Big Bethel, the Peninsular

His military exploits in the War were not of major notice, but he was active in politics before and after. Knees-up studio portrait by Anthony/Brady.

Commanded at Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg... CDV by Anthony/Brady. Period pen inscription verso gives him as "Maj. Ge...

He was involved with Ohio politics before and after the War. Governor of Ohio in 1866-67, Secretary of the Interior under Grant, President of the Univ

Important command at Gettysburg, as well as the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Five Forks and the siege of Petersburg. Vignetted bust by Gurney. [3]

Some of his major commands were at Shiloh and controversially at Chickamauga. Waist-up seated studio portrait by Anthony/Brady. [3]

Commanded several Iowa units. CDV by Barr & Young "Army Photographers,/ Palace of Art,/ Vicksburg, Mississippi" 1863 Copyright informa...

Early in the War he commanded an Ohio regiment. Later he commanded the Department of Western Virginia. He was captured in a daring raid late in the Wa

Engineering accomplishments before and after the War. Superintendant of the Military Academy. Author of the "Biographical Register of the Offic...

Colonel of the 2nd Ohio Regiment in the Mexican war. Member of Congress from Iowa. Victor of the battle of Pea Ridge. After the War he negotiated trea

May 1865 portrait, K-70 in Katz, "Custer in Photographs.” Identified there as by John Goldin & Co. This is by Brady, with the name on the m...

As Cavalry commander he played a major role in the late War campaigns in Virginia. Active in New York City public service after the War. Full standing

Colonel, 27th Mass. Infantry, Breveted Brigadier General USV. CDV by J. C. Spooner, Springfield, Mass., with pictorial logo on verso. Correction than

Murdered General William Nelson. Distinguished command at Chickamauga and late War battles. After the war served in Alaska, and fought against the Mod

Fought in Mexican War. Was in California during the Gold Rush, elected to state senate in 1852. Killed a newspaper editor there. Secretary of State of

Important Mexican War service. Active in Peninsular Campaign, Malvern Hill, Fredericksburg, and defenses of Washington. Vignetted bust by Brady. [3]

Wounded several times, including Fredricksburg. Defeated at Chancellorsville, neverless promoted to commander of the Army of the Tennessee. Postwar ju

U.S. Senator 1845- 49. Secretary of the Treasury. In charge of the suppression of the New York draft riots in 1863. Governor of NY in 1872. Fine CDV b

From the family associated with the Phelps Dodge Corporation. Civil War service around Suffolk, Virginia. Vignetted bust by Brady. [3]

Much War service, several times wounded. Commander of the District of the Mississippi, and later led the XVI Corps during the Atlanta campaign. In 186

Leader of a famous group of Zouaves from New York. Much distinguished service in Virginia. After the war he was police commissioner in New York. Waist

Suffered severe casualties at the battle of Williamsburg, he was left for dead, then taken prisoner, and was later exchanged. Active in the battle of

Officer in several Connecticut Infantry regiments. Brevetted Brigadier General. See Hunt, "Brevet Brigadier Generals in Blue" p.194. Gold-...

Commanded the 13th U.S. Infantry at Vicksburg. Active service at Chattanooga, the Atlantic campaign, the "March to the Sea" etc. Gravure, ...

Italian-born, he was a dance instructor at West Point. Good service at Second Manassas, Sharpsburg, Fredricksburg, etc. He was supposed to have been d

Engineering service in the Mexican War. Injured by his horse falling on him. Late in the War he commanded the Department of the South and the Departme

Service at Buena Vista in the Mexican War. Before the War he was in charge of the construction of the new dome at the Capitol. Served at First Manassa

You must all know about his great expeditions in the West, and his activities in California before and during the gold rush. His Civil War activities

Active in the Creek-Seminole Wars in Florida. [NOTE: This history is important and fascinating, and just precedes and is at the dawn of photography.]

Provost Marshall General of the U.S. Irvin McDowell's chief of staff at First Manassas, Buell's chief of staff. Director of the Bureau of th...

Served on the Western frontier. Forced to surrender in his attempt to capture Morgan. Fought at Murfreesboro, Chickamauga, Chattanooga. Wounded at New

Participated in the Mexican War against Vera Cruz. Was the first mayor of San Francisco. Commanded Pennsylvania regiments, and led the 2nd Division of

Military engineer with effective activities on the Southern coast. Recaptured Fort Sumter. Ended the war as major of engineers. Knees-up portrait with

Gallant service in Mexican War at Vera Cruz and Mexico City. Fought at Cedar Mountain, Chantilly, South Mountain and Sharpsburg, minor service afterwa

Another who served against the Seminoles, and in the Mexican War. His Civil War service was minor. Later was a Shakesperian scholar. Full standing stu

Served in Mexico. Much activity on the Western frontier. Major role in the battle of Chicamauga. Later at Knoxville, and Forts Gaines and Morgan, and

Waist up seated portrait by Gurney, copyright 1866 [but taken earlier?]. 2 cent green Proprietary Stamp on verso, signed by Gurney. Good print but mou

A major figure at Gettysburg. Later commanded the 2nd Division of Cavalry Corps against Richmond. Waist-up seated portrait by Gutekunst, Philadelphia.

Pre-War activities included the exploration for the Northern Pacific Railroad in 1853-54, and in the slightly later Mormon expedition. Unsuccessful le

Significant activities in Mexico and California. His many Civil War activities were very controversial. Became General in Chief. Knees-up studio portr

Commissioned Colonel of the 3d Wisconsin Infantry. Had a troubled War career. His best service was at Iuka and Corinth. Knees-up portrait by Anthony/B

Colonel 8th U.S. Infantry, Brevet Brigadier General, USA, August 20, 1847. Died on active duty June 5, 1861. Thanks to Thomas Harris for the corrected

His early career is interesting and deserves to be elaborated upon. He served in the Indian Territory, and then against the Seminoles, and in Utah aga

Service in Texas and against the Seminoles in Florida, where he received the wound that eventually led to his death, although he was wounded again at

Fought against the Seminoles and in the Mexican War. Important service in the Peninsular Campaign. Captured and imprisoned in Libby Prison. This is a

Interesting early service in Pacific Northwest. I'm intrigued by his having been "severely wounded in a fight with Comanches in 1859" ...

Engraving by D. Appleton. [3-]

Commanded several Iowa regiments. Major service at Pea Ridge, for which he was later awarded the Congressional Medal. Continued effective efforts. Aft

Much of his service was before the Civil War. He served in the Florida war, and against the Indians in the Pacific Northwest, and was Winfield Scott...

His Mexican War service was highly significant, and so were his Civil War activities. He was a dashing figure at the center of many political as well

Led several Maine regiments. Lost his right arm at the battle of Seven Pines in the Peninsula. Controversial command at Gettysburg. Many post war effo

Important service at Gettysburg. Chief of Staff to Meade. Commanded II Corps. Crisp seated waist-up 3/4 profile by Anthony/Brady. Minor discolored spo

First stationed at Fort Dearborn in Chicago. Accompanied Lincoln on the inaugural train in February 1861 and accompanied his body to Springfield. Pres

Served in the Mexican War and many Western stations. Was part of Steptoe's expedition across the continent. Served as quartermaster general. Ful...

Gentleman-soldier, from a wealthy upper-class family. Served with the Chasseurs d'Afrique in Algiers, and later in Napoleon III's Imperial G...

His most important Civil War service was a devastating retreat that failed to distract Confederate forces from Gettysburg. After his May 1864 resignat

Much Cavalry service during the War. A notorious Don Juan. Post-War Minister to Chile. Vignetted bust from Morse's Gallery of the Cumberland, Na...

. Wounded at Cedar Mountain, served at Gettysburg. Major victory at the battle of Nashville. Crisp waist-up by Anthony/Brady. [4-]

Service in Mexican War. Elected to Congress in 1858 as a Free Soil Democrat. His extraordinary Civil War accomplishments were too numerous to detail h

Served in the War against the Seminoles. Opposed the Mexican War but served in it. Served in California. Worked effectively against secession of Misso

Good service in the Mexican War. Killed bravely fighting at Sharpsburg in September 1862. Full-standing with sword, his hat on Brady's column. B...

Many activities in the Southwest after the Mexican War. Took part in Albert Sidney Johnston's expedition against the Mormons. Wrote a guidebook ...

Supposedly declared at Malvern Hill that he would surrender rather than desert his wounded, but was acquitted by a court of inquiry. Practiced law in

Forced to retreat at Chancellorsville. Waist-up Anthony/Brady. Star on his hat. [4-]

General in Chief. Governor of New Jersy 1878 - 81. Waist-up seated pose by Anthony/Brady. Blue-green 2-cent Playing Card stamp on verso. [3]

Participated in the Black Hawk War. Congressman from Illinois. War service marred by his being a braggart. Knees-up by Anthony/Brady with Brady'...

Served in the Mexican War. Disastrous campaign at Manassas Junction and Second Manassas. Commanded the Division of the Pacific in San Francisco 1876 -

Commanded the XVII Corps at Vicksburg. Killed before Atlanta. Seated waist-up. "McPherson/ Maj. Genl Cmndg Dept of Tenn, May 1, 1864" in p...

Engineering service, then Mexican War. As Commander of the Army of the Potomac, he supervised the Battle at Gettysburg. Knees-up standing by Anthony/B

Commanded a brigade of Volunteers at Gettysburg. Post-war activities included service against the Indians in the West. In the Spanish-American War he

His command at Winchester resulted in a debacle, with himself and numerous of his men taken prisoner. In 1872 he was an Indian agent in Olympia Washin

Taught astronomy at Cincinnati College. Involved in the development of the Naval Observatory, the Harvard Observatory; directed the Cincinnati Observa

Appointed an officer in the Texas army by Sam Houston. Brevetted as a youth in the Mexican War. His important Civil War service was at Chickasaw Bayou

Led the 1st New York Volunteers in California and Baja California during Mexican War. Was a banker in San Francisco, and returned to that area after t

Served in the Mexican War. In the West he was captain of the 2nd Cavalry. After the war he served again in the West. In 1861 he was organizing the dr

Served in the Mexican War, on the Indian frontier, and against the Seminoles. Commanded a huge cavalry force at Brandy Station. Fought at Gettysburg.

Brilliant achievements on the Mississippi early in the War, but not later. Later served in Minnesota during the massacre of the Sioux. Waist-up seated