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Rufus King

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Rufus King

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Auction Date:2012 Mar 14 @ 18:00 (UTC-05:00 : 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 (1814–1876). He was appointed minister to the Papal States by President Lincoln, but resigned when Fort Sumter was bombarded, and was appointed one of the very first volunteer brigadier generals, his commission dating May 17, 1861. He organized the famous “Iron Brigade” which went on to glory during the war. Bold and sharp wet plate, albumen 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo. Standing view in uniform with rank of brigadier general and holding his kepi. Backmark: E. Anthony, New York, made from a photographic negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery. In fine condition, with a few trivial surface marks.